Continental AG (BSE:CTT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.95 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — Near Median

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BSE:CTT Continental AG BSE:CTT
71 GF Score
Price lei387.00
GF Value lei177.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Continental AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Continental AG BSE:CTT 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates BSE:CTT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of lei177.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Vehicles & Parts companies, Continental AG ranks better than 63.94% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Continental AG's current share price is lei387.00. Continental AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was lei408.50. Continental AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.95.

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

BSE:CTT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 1   Max: 3.42
Current: 0.88

During the past years, Continental AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.42. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.00.

BSE:CTT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
63.94% of 1015 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs BSE:CTT: 0.88

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.

Continental AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was lei114.947. 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 lei408.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Continental AG  (BSE:CTT) 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.


Continental AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Continental AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Continental AG'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.

Continental AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Continental AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.04 0.56 0.73 0.59 0.85

Continental AG 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 0.59 0.68 0.69 0.85 0.75

BSE:CTT vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Continental AG'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.


Continental AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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Continental AG 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.

Continental AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=387.00/408.50
=0.95

* 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.

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

For example, Continental AG'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)
=114.947/131.2583*131.2583
=114.947

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Continental AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 330.362 100.717 430.541
201609 335.764 101.017 436.282
201612 342.334 101.217 443.939
201703 370.963 101.417 480.117
201706 376.575 102.117 484.039
201709 413.420 102.717 528.294
201712 426.005 102.617 544.906
201803 464.193 102.917 592.021
201806 440.276 104.017 555.579
201809 456.847 104.718 572.636
201812 461.842 104.217 581.674
201903 475.566 104.217 598.959
201906 453.662 105.718 563.264
201909 386.790 106.018 478.877
201912 389.028 105.818 482.558
202003 378.513 105.718 469.959
202006 357.795 106.618 440.485
202009 328.221 105.818 407.132
202012 339.265 105.518 422.028
202103 366.869 107.518 447.875
202106 331.969 108.486 401.653
202109 317.788 109.435 381.162
202112 313.921 110.384 373.287
202203 331.590 113.968 381.896
202206 334.769 115.760 379.588
202209 321.419 118.818 355.072
202212 319.433 119.345 351.320
202303 330.852 122.402 354.789
202306 331.858 123.140 353.735
202309 342.754 124.195 362.248
202312 339.176 123.773 359.688
202403 343.038 125.038 360.103
202406 335.578 125.882 349.912
202409 347.268 126.198 361.193
202412 341.754 127.041 353.098
202503 353.231 127.779 362.849
202506 132.834 128.412 135.779
202509 104.262 129.255 105.878
202512 104.764 129.361 106.301
202603 114.947 131.258 114.947

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 0.95 mean?
Continental AG (BSE:CTT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 as of Aug. 02, 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 Continental AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Continental AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 3.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Continental AG ranks #366 out of 1015 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Continental AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Continental AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 3.42. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Continental AG's value of 0.95 is 24.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Continental AG ranks #366 out of 1015 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Continental AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Continental AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Continental AG ranks #366 out of 1015 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Continental AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Continental AG's value of 0.95 is 24.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Continental AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 3.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Continental AG 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 1.26, 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. Continental AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 is 24.6% 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 Continental AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Continental AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Continental AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental AG (BSE:CTT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is lei177.11, compared to a current price of lei387.00 — trading 118.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 24.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.26. Continental AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Continental AG (BSE:CTT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 as of Aug. 02, 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 Continental AG (BSE:CTT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of lei387.00 is trading 118.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of lei177.11. GuruFocus considers Continental AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSE:CTT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.95 (near median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: lei177.11 vs. price of lei387.00 (118.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#366 of 1015)

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


Continental AG Business Description

Address Continental-Plaza 1, Hanover, NI, DEU, 30175
Following the spinoff of its automotive middleware business in 2025 and the planned sale of ContiTech, the rubber solutions business, in 2026, Continental will be a pure-play tire manufacturer. According to our research, Continental Tires is the fourth-largest branded tire manufacturer internationally, with approximately 7% market share globally, behind Michelin, Bridgestone, and Goodyear, with global market shares of around 14%, 14% and 9%, respectively. Geographically, its operations remain Europe-heavy, where it derives 52% of revenue, followed by North America, and Asia-Pacific and "other," contributing 29% and 19%, respectively. Twenty-four percent of tires are sold into the new vehicle market with automotive original equipment as customers, and 76% sold as replacement tires.
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