u-Blox Holding AG (XSWX:UBXN) PB Ratio: 3.51 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 95% Above Median

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XSWX:UBXN u-Blox Holding AG XSWX:UBXN
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Price CHF134.40
GF Value CHF51.29
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What is u-Blox Holding AG PB Ratio?

u-Blox Holding AG XSWX:UBXN +0.15% 38 PB Ratio is 3.51 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates XSWX:UBXN with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF51.29. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-08-26), u-Blox Holding AG's share price is CHF134.40. u-Blox Holding AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was CHF38.30. Hence, u-Blox Holding AG's PB Ratio of today is 3.51.

Warning Sign:

u-Blox Holding AG stock PB Ratio (=3.51) is close to 5-year high of 3.51.

The historical rank and industry rank for u-Blox Holding AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:UBXN' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91   Med: 1.8   Max: 6.14
Current: 3.51

During the past 13 years, u-Blox Holding AG's highest PB Ratio was 6.14. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 1.80.

XSWX:UBXN's PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.28 vs XSWX:UBXN: 3.51

During the past 12 months, u-Blox Holding AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -26.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of u-Blox Holding AG was 56.70% per year. The lowest was -4.40% per year. And the median was 10.50% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


u-Blox Holding AG  (XSWX:UBXN) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.


Be Aware

Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.


u-Blox Holding AG PB Ratio Related Terms


u-Blox Holding AG PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for u-Blox Holding AG's PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

u-Blox Holding AG PB Ratio Chart

u-Blox Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.44 1.62 1.86 1.81 1.68

u-Blox Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.55 1.81 1.81 1.68 2.60

XSWX:UBXN vs CSCO, CIEN, LITE: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, u-Blox Holding AG's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


u-Blox Holding AG PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, u-Blox Holding AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where u-Blox Holding AG's PB Ratio falls into.


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u-Blox Holding AG PB Ratio Calculation

The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.

u-Blox Holding AG's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Jun. 2025)
=134.40/38.301
=3.51

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 3.51 mean?
u-Blox Holding AG (XSWX:UBXN) has a PB Ratio of 3.51 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on u-Blox Holding AG and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, u-Blox Holding AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 6.14.
Is u-Blox Holding AG's PB Ratio too high?
u-Blox Holding AG's current PB Ratio of 3.51 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 6.14. The Hardware industry median PB Ratio is 2.28. u-Blox Holding AG's value of 3.51 is 53.9% above this industry median. Overall, u-Blox Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does u-Blox Holding AG's PB Ratio compare to CSCO and CIEN?
u-Blox Holding AG's PB Ratio of 3.51 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.28. u-Blox Holding AG's value of 3.51 is 53.9% above this benchmark. Historically, u-Blox Holding AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 6.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 2.28, u-Blox Holding AG has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.28, based on 2,413 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. u-Blox Holding AG's current PB Ratio of 3.51 is 53.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on u-Blox Holding AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. u-Blox Holding AG's current PB Ratio is 3.51, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is u-Blox Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
u-Blox Holding AG (XSWX:UBXN) has a current PB Ratio of 3.51. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF51.29, compared to a current price of CHF134.40 — trading 162% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.51, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 53.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.28. u-Blox Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For u-Blox Holding AG (XSWX:UBXN), the current PB Ratio is 3.51 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is u-Blox Holding AG (XSWX:UBXN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, u-Blox Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF134.40 is trading 162% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF51.29.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:UBXN:

  • PB Ratio: 3.51 (95% above median its 10-year median of 1.80)
  • GF Value™: CHF51.29 vs. price of CHF134.40 (162% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.9% above the Hardware median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:UBXN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


u-Blox Holding AG Business Description

Address Zurcherstrasse 68, Thalwil, CHE, 8800
u-Blox Holding AG is a manufacturer of wireless semiconductors and modules for use in consumer, automotive, and industrial applications. The firm's business is organized into two segments namely Positioning and Wireless products segment develop and distribute GPS/GNSS positioning receivers and wireless communication modules which are mainly used in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications, and Wireless Services, which offer wireless communication technology services for reference designs and software. Roughly half of the firm's revenue is generated in the Asia-Pacific region, with the rest coming from Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas.
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