Advantage SolutionsADV +0.83%60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 0.13. GuruFocus rates ADV with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Media - Diversified companies, Advantage Solutions ranks better than 86.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Advantage Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ADV'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.13 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.26
During the past 10 years, Advantage Solutions's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.26. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.13.
ADV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 86.98% of 722
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs ADV: 0.26
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Advantage Solutions's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $42.426. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $151.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Advantage Solutions (NAS:ADV) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Advantage Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Advantage Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advantage Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted 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.
Advantage Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
ADV vs NEXN, QNST, NCMI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Advantage Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.
Advantage Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Advantage Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advantage Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Advantage Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Advantage Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 mean?
Advantage Solutions (ADV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Advantage Solutions and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 0.13. Over the past decade, Advantage Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #94 out of 722 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Advantage Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Advantage Solutions' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.26. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Advantage Solutions' value of 0.26 is 73.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #94 out of 722 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advantage Solutions has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advantage Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NEXN and QNST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #94 out of 722 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Advantage Solutions in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Advantage Solutions' value of 0.26 is 73.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Advantage Solutions' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.13 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Advantage Solutions has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.99, based on 722 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Advantage Solutions's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.26 is 73.7% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Advantage Solutions and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advantage Solutions's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advantage Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions (ADV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.85, compared to a current price of $39.78 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 0.13 and 73.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.99. Advantage Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Advantage Solutions (ADV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.26 as of Jul. 12, 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 Advantage Solutions (ADV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $39.78 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.85.
GuruFocus considers Advantage Solutions to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ADV:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.26 (100% above median its 10-year median of 0.13)
GF Value™: $59.85 vs. price of $39.78 (33.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#94 of 722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advantage Solutions Inc provides outsourced sales, marketing, merchandising, sampling, and retailer support services to consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers across North America. Its services are designed to support distribution, retail execution, shopper engagement, and private brand development across both physical and digital commerce environments. The company serves various clients across grocery, mass, club, retail pharmacy, convenience, and other channels. It operates through three reportable segments: Branded Services, Experiential Services, and Retailer Services. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Experiential Services segment, which provides in-store and digital sampling programs, demonstrations, and experiential events for manufacturers and retailers.
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