Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.70 (As of Sep. 04, 2026) — Near Median

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BOM:531041 Competent Automobiles Co Ltd BOM:531041
70 GF Score
Price ₹360.05
GF Value ₹509.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Competent Automobiles Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Competent Automobiles Co BOM:531041 +1.08% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates BOM:531041 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹509.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 927 Vehicles & Parts companies, Competent Automobiles Co ranks better than 69.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-04), Competent Automobiles Co's current share price is ₹360.05. Competent Automobiles Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹512.45. Competent Automobiles Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.70.

The historical rank and industry rank for Competent Automobiles Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:531041' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 0.7   Max: 1.49
Current: 0.7

During the past years, Competent Automobiles Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.49. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.70.

BOM:531041's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
69.47% of 927 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.23 vs BOM:531041: 0.70

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.

Competent Automobiles Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹629.090. 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 ₹512.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Competent Automobiles Co  (BOM:531041) 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.


Competent Automobiles Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Competent Automobiles Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Competent Automobiles Co'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.

Competent Automobiles Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Competent Automobiles Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.52 0.55 1.13 0.88 0.64

Competent Automobiles Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted 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 0.88 0.00 0.82 0.00 0.64

BOM:531041 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Competent Automobiles Co'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.


Competent Automobiles Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Competent Automobiles Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Competent Automobiles Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Competent Automobiles Co 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.

Competent Automobiles Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=360.05/512.45
=0.70

* 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.

Competent Automobiles Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Competent Automobiles Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=629.09/164.2724*164.2724
=629.090

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

Competent Automobiles Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 105.961 0.000
201609 183.011 105.961 283.724
201612 0.000 105.196 0.000
201703 186.793 105.196 291.693
201706 0.000 107.109 0.000
201709 195.714 109.021 294.900
201712 0.000 109.404 0.000
201803 319.200 109.786 477.616
201806 0.000 111.317 0.000
201809 329.284 115.142 469.788
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 345.104 118.202 479.611
201906 0.000 120.880 0.000
201909 403.003 123.175 537.465
201912 0.000 126.235 0.000
202003 407.032 124.705 536.178
202006 0.000 127.000 0.000
202009 417.082 130.118 526.561
202012 0.000 130.889 0.000
202103 434.236 131.771 541.343
202106 0.000 134.084 0.000
202109 444.003 135.847 536.909
202112 0.000 138.161 0.000
202203 464.891 138.822 550.121
202206 0.000 142.347 0.000
202209 479.035 144.661 543.976
202212 0.000 145.763 0.000
202303 505.165 146.865 565.042
202306 0.000 150.280 0.000
202309 521.118 151.492 565.081
202312 0.000 152.924 0.000
202403 557.517 153.035 598.458
202406 0.000 155.789 0.000
202409 571.879 157.882 595.026
202412 0.000 158.323 0.000
202503 594.306 157.552 619.657
202506 0.000 159.755 0.000
202509 599.344 162.289 606.668
202512 0.000 163.281 0.000
202603 629.090 164.272 629.090

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

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 0.70 mean?
Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.70 as of Sep. 04, 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 Competent Automobiles Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Competent Automobiles Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Competent Automobiles Co ranks #283 out of 927 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Competent Automobiles Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Competent Automobiles Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.70 is near median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 1.49. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. Competent Automobiles Co's value of 0.70 is 43.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Competent Automobiles Co ranks #283 out of 927 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Competent Automobiles Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Competent Automobiles Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Competent Automobiles Co ranks #283 out of 927 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Competent Automobiles Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. Competent Automobiles Co's value of 0.70 is 43.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Competent Automobiles Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Competent Automobiles Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.23, based on 927 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. Competent Automobiles Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.70 is 43.1% 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 Competent Automobiles Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Competent Automobiles Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Competent Automobiles Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹509.66, compared to a current price of ₹360.05 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 43.1% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.23. Competent Automobiles Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70 as of Sep. 04, 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 Competent Automobiles Co (BOM:531041) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Competent Automobiles Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹360.05 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹509.66. GuruFocus considers Competent Automobiles Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:531041:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.70 (near median its 10-year median of 0.70)
  • GF Value™: ₹509.66 vs. price of ₹360.05 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.1% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#283 of 927)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Competent Automobiles Co Business Description

Other Exchanges COMPEAU:India
Address Connaught Place, Competent House, F-14, New Delhi, IND, 110001
Competent Automobiles Co Ltd is an authorised Maruti and Nexa dealership across different regions in India. It is mainly in the business of trading and servicing of Maruti Suzuki vehicles. The company operates in two segments, the Showroom segment and the Services & Spares segment. It receives maximum revenue from the Showroom segment, which deals with the purchase and sale of vehicles manufactured by Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
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