Applied Materials (BSP:A1MT34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 26.09 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 137% Above Median

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BSP:A1MT34 Applied Materials Inc BSP:A1MT34
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Price R$224.38
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What is Applied Materials Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Applied Materials BSP:A1MT34 -1.62% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 26.09 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 137% above its 10-year median of 10.99. GuruFocus rates BSP:A1MT34 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of R$124.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 725 Semiconductors companies, Applied Materials ranks worse than 95.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-03), Applied Materials's current share price is R$224.38. Applied Materials's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was R$8.60. Applied Materials's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 26.09.

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

BSP:A1MT34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.37   Med: 10.99   Max: 38.15
Current: 25.69

During the past years, Applied Materials's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 38.15. The lowest was 4.37. And the median was 10.99.

BSP:A1MT34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
95.59% of 725 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.18 vs BSP:A1MT34: 25.69

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.

Applied Materials's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was R$16.499. 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 R$8.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul. 2026.

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Applied Materials  (BSP:A1MT34) 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.


Applied Materials Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Applied Materials Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Applied Materials'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.

Applied Materials Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Applied Materials Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Applied Materials Quarterly Data
Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26 Jul26
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 12.39 15.51 20.77 24.01 29.75

BSP:A1MT34 vs LRCX, KLAC, TER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Applied Materials'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.


Applied Materials Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Applied Materials's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Applied Materials 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.

Applied Materials's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=224.38/8.60
=26.09

* 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.

Applied Materials's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Applied Materials's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jul. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jul. 2026)
=16.499/333.9180*333.9180
=16.499

Current CPI (Jul. 2026) = 333.9180.

Applied Materials Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201610 2.133 241.729 2.946
201701 2.271 242.839 3.123
201704 2.399 244.524 3.276
201707 2.615 244.786 3.567
201710 2.816 246.663 3.812
201801 2.600 247.867 3.503
201804 2.381 250.546 3.173
201807 2.654 252.006 3.517
201810 2.662 252.885 3.515
201901 3.230 251.712 4.285
201904 3.414 255.548 4.461
201907 3.320 256.571 4.321
201910 3.661 257.346 4.750
202001 3.915 257.971 5.068
202004 5.235 256.389 6.818
202007 5.525 259.101 7.120
202010 6.510 260.388 8.348
202101 6.710 261.582 8.566
202104 7.307 267.054 9.136
202107 6.893 273.003 8.431
202110 7.609 276.589 9.186
202201 7.443 281.148 8.840
202204 6.329 289.109 7.310
202207 7.531 296.276 8.488
202210 7.588 298.012 8.502
202301 8.245 299.170 9.203
202304 8.449 303.363 9.300
202307 8.661 305.691 9.461
202310 9.923 307.671 10.770
202401 10.316 308.417 11.169
202404 11.276 313.548 12.009
202407 12.669 314.540 13.450
202410 13.073 315.664 13.829
202501 13.780 317.671 14.485
202504 13.681 320.795 14.241
202507 13.547 323.048 14.003
202510 13.859 0.000
202601 14.590 325.252 14.979
202604 15.159 333.020 15.200
202607 16.499 333.918 16.499

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 26.09 mean?
Applied Materials (BSP:A1MT34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 26.09 as of Sep. 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 Applied Materials and its competitors. This is 137% above median its historical median of 10.99. Over the past decade, Applied Materials' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.37 to 38.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #693 out of 725 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is Applied Materials' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Applied Materials' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 26.09 is 137% above median its 10-year median of 10.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.37 to a high of 38.15. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18. Applied Materials' value of 26.09 is 720.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #693 out of 725 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Applied Materials has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Materials' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LRCX and KLAC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #693 out of 725 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Applied Materials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18. Applied Materials' value of 26.09 is 720.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Materials' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.37 to 38.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.99 vs. the industry median of 3.18, Applied Materials 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.18, based on 725 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. Applied Materials's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 26.09 is 720.4% 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 Applied Materials and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Materials's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 26.09, which is 137% above median its own 10-year median of 10.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials (BSP:A1MT34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$124.07, compared to a current price of R$224.38 — trading 80.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 26.09, which is 137% above median its 10-year median of 10.99 and 720.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 3.18. Applied Materials' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Applied Materials (BSP:A1MT34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 26.09 as of Sep. 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 Applied Materials (BSP:A1MT34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$224.38 is trading 80.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$124.07. GuruFocus considers Applied Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:A1MT34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 26.09 (137% above median its 10-year median of 10.99)
  • GF Value™: R$124.07 vs. price of R$224.38 (80.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 720.4% above the Semiconductors median (#693 of 725)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:A1MT34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Applied Materials Business Description

Address 3050 Bowers Avenue, P.O. Box 58039, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95052-8039
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturer in the world. It has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Applied Materials holds leading market share in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
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