BRDCF (Bridgestone) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.97 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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BRDCF Bridgestone Corp BRDCF
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Price $27.25
GF Value $21.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Bridgestone Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bridgestone BRDCF 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates BRDCF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bridgestone ranks worse than 59.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Bridgestone's current share price is $27.249. Bridgestone's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.80. Bridgestone's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.97.

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

BRDCF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21   Med: 1.73   Max: 2.73
Current: 1.73

During the past years, Bridgestone's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.73. The lowest was 1.21. And the median was 1.73.

BRDCF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.61% of 1015 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs BRDCF: 1.73

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.

Bridgestone's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $18.366. 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 $13.80 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bridgestone  (OTCPK:BRDCF) 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.


Bridgestone Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bridgestone Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bridgestone'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.

Bridgestone Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bridgestone Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bridgestone 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 1.50 1.45 1.65 1.66 1.52

BRDCF vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Bridgestone'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.


Bridgestone Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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Bridgestone 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.

Bridgestone's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=27.249/13.80
=1.97

* 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.

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

For example, Bridgestone'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)
=18.366/112.7000*112.7000
=18.366

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Bridgestone Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.320 98.100 14.154
201609 12.736 98.000 14.646
201612 12.585 98.400 14.414
201703 12.681 98.100 14.568
201706 13.456 98.500 15.396
201709 13.656 98.800 15.577
201712 13.815 99.400 15.663
201803 15.249 99.200 17.324
201806 15.118 99.200 17.175
201809 15.391 99.900 17.363
201812 14.462 99.700 16.348
201903 14.207 99.700 16.059
201906 14.524 99.800 16.401
201909 14.509 100.100 16.335
201912 15.293 100.500 17.149
202003 15.692 100.300 17.632
202006 15.464 99.900 17.445
202009 15.383 99.900 17.354
202012 14.709 99.300 16.694
202103 16.347 99.900 18.442
202106 16.643 99.500 18.851
202109 16.740 100.100 18.847
202112 16.402 100.100 18.467
202203 16.426 101.100 18.311
202206 15.847 101.800 17.544
202209 15.407 103.100 16.842
202212 16.061 104.100 17.388
202303 16.538 104.400 17.853
202306 17.178 105.200 18.403
202309 16.781 106.200 17.808
202312 17.010 106.800 17.950
202403 17.233 107.200 18.117
202406 17.580 108.200 18.311
202409 17.763 108.900 18.383
202412 17.713 110.700 18.033
202503 17.580 111.100 17.833
202506 18.086 111.700 18.248
202509 18.054 112.000 18.167
202512 18.398 113.000 18.349
202603 18.366 112.700 18.366

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 1.97 mean?
Bridgestone (BRDCF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.97 as of Aug. 03, 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 Bridgestone and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 1.73. Over the past decade, Bridgestone's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 2.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Bridgestone ranks #605 out of 1015 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Bridgestone's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bridgestone's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.97 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 2.73. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Bridgestone's value of 1.97 is 57.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bridgestone ranks #605 out of 1015 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bridgestone has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bridgestone's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bridgestone ranks #605 out of 1015 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bridgestone in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Bridgestone's value of 1.97 is 57.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Bridgestone's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 2.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Bridgestone 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.25, based on 1,015 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. Bridgestone's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.97 is 57.6% 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 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 Bridgestone and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bridgestone's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bridgestone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgestone (BRDCF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.09, compared to a current price of $27.25 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 57.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.25. Bridgestone's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Bridgestone (BRDCF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97 as of Aug. 03, 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 Bridgestone (BRDCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgestone stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.25 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.09. GuruFocus considers Bridgestone to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BRDCF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.97 (14% above median its 10-year median of 1.73)
  • GF Value™: $21.09 vs. price of $27.25 (29.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#605 of 1015)

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


Bridgestone Business Description

Address 1-1 Kyobashi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8340
Bridgestone Corp is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing tires and diversified products. The company manufactures tires and tubes for passenger cars, trucks and buses, construction and mining vehicles, industrial machinery, agricultural machinery, aircraft, motorcycles and scooters, and others. Its tire operations include retread business, automotive maintenance and repairs, retail business, and raw material supplies, as well as tire development, manufacturing, and marketing. The company also provides diversified products that include industrial products, chemical products, automotive components, construction materials, electronic equipment, bicycles, and sporting goods.
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