Ambarella (BSP:A2MB34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.42 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — Near Median

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BSP:A2MB34 Ambarella Inc BSP:A2MB34
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Price R$17.62
GF Value R$16.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ambarella Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ambarella BSP:A2MB34 +2.44% 45 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 4.99. GuruFocus rates BSP:A2MB34 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of R$16.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Semiconductors companies, Ambarella ranks worse than 64.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Ambarella's current share price is R$17.62. Ambarella's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was R$3.25. Ambarella's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.42.

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

BSP:A2MB34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.65   Med: 4.99   Max: 18.62
Current: 5.25

During the past years, Ambarella's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 18.62. The lowest was 2.65. And the median was 4.99.

BSP:A2MB34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.97% of 728 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.23 vs BSP:A2MB34: 5.25

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.

Ambarella's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was R$69.529. 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$3.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Ambarella  (BSP:A2MB34) 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.


Ambarella Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ambarella Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ambarella'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.

Ambarella Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ambarella Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ambarella Quarterly Data
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BSP:A2MB34 vs ICHR, AXTI, VECO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Ambarella'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.


Ambarella Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Ambarella 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=17.62/3.25
=5.42

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=69.529/333.0200*333.0200
=69.529

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Ambarella Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 37.795 240.628 52.307
201610 40.663 241.729 56.020
201701 43.463 242.839 59.603
201704 43.464 244.524 59.194
201707 43.602 244.786 59.318
201710 44.972 246.663 60.717
201801 46.239 247.867 62.124
201804 47.854 250.546 63.606
201807 50.676 252.006 66.967
201810 48.098 252.885 63.339
201901 48.509 251.712 64.178
201904 50.289 255.548 65.535
201907 49.008 256.571 63.611
201910 54.195 257.346 70.131
202001 55.021 257.971 71.028
202004 70.537 256.389 91.619
202007 69.882 259.101 89.819
202010 74.206 260.388 94.905
202101 71.717 261.582 91.303
202104 75.423 267.054 94.054
202107 70.850 273.003 86.426
202110 79.426 276.589 95.631
202201 81.116 281.148 96.082
202204 71.708 289.109 82.599
202207 80.805 296.276 90.826
202210 79.759 298.012 89.128
202301 80.602 299.170 89.722
202304 76.886 303.363 84.402
202307 72.520 305.691 79.003
202310 74.375 307.671 80.503
202401 67.954 308.417 73.375
202404 69.521 313.548 73.838
202407 73.547 314.540 77.868
202410 74.859 315.664 78.975
202501 80.416 317.671 84.301
202504 78.189 320.795 81.169
202507 74.751 323.048 77.058
202510 73.794 0.000
202601 73.227 325.252 74.976
202604 69.529 333.020 69.529

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 5.42 mean?
Ambarella (BSP:A2MB34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.42 as of Aug. 09, 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 Ambarella and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.99. Over the past decade, Ambarella's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.65 to 18.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Ambarella ranks #473 out of 728 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Ambarella's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ambarella's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.42 is near median its 10-year median of 4.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.65 to a high of 18.62. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23. Ambarella's value of 5.42 is 67.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ambarella ranks #473 out of 728 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ambarella has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambarella's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ICHR and AXTI?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ambarella ranks #473 out of 728 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ambarella in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23. Ambarella's value of 5.42 is 67.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ambarella's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.65 to 18.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.99 vs. the industry median of 3.23, Ambarella 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 3.23, based on 728 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. Ambarella's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.42 is 67.8% 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 Ambarella and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ambarella's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambarella stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambarella (BSP:A2MB34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$16.47, compared to a current price of R$17.62 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.99 and 67.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 3.23. Ambarella's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 4 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 Ambarella (BSP:A2MB34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42 as of Aug. 09, 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 Ambarella (BSP:A2MB34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ambarella stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$17.62 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$16.47. GuruFocus considers Ambarella to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:A2MB34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.42 (near median its 10-year median of 4.99)
  • GF Value™: R$16.47 vs. price of R$17.62 (7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.8% above the Semiconductors median (#473 of 728)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:A2MB34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ambarella Business Description

Address 3001 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95054
Ambarella Inc is a developer of low-power system-on-a-chip, or SoC, semiconductors and software for edge and physical artificial intelligence (AI) applications and intelligent automation. Its products are used in a wide variety of human viewing, computer vision for edge and physical AI applications, including a variety of video security cameras, automotive camera systems, fixed robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), industrial applications, intelligent transportation systems, and consumer devices, such as action, drone and 360 degree cameras. The company operates as a single operating and reportable segment and derives substantially all of its revenue from development and sales of low-power AI-based processing and video and image processing SoC solutions.
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