Broadcom (BSP:AVGO34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 43.34 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 242% Above Median

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BSP:AVGO34 Broadcom Inc BSP:AVGO34
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Price R$28.17
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Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Broadcom Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Broadcom BSP:AVGO34 +4.72% 95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 43.34 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 242% above its 10-year median of 12.69. GuruFocus rates BSP:AVGO34 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of R$24.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 732 Semiconductors companies, Broadcom ranks worse than 97.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Broadcom's current share price is R$28.17. Broadcom's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was R$0.65. Broadcom's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 43.34.

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

BSP:AVGO34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.32   Med: 12.69   Max: 47.43
Current: 41.19

During the past years, Broadcom's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 47.43. The lowest was 6.32. And the median was 12.69.

BSP:AVGO34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.95% of 732 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.04 vs BSP:AVGO34: 41.19

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.

Broadcom's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was R$1.325. 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$0.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Broadcom  (BSP:AVGO34) 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.


Broadcom Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Broadcom Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Broadcom'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.

Broadcom Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Broadcom Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.67 9.50 15.23 24.31 43.26

Broadcom Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 24.86 36.12 43.26 37.16 44.34

BSP:AVGO34 vs MU, AMD, INTC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Broadcom'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.


Broadcom Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Broadcom 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=28.17/0.65
=43.34

* 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.

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

For example, Broadcom'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)
=1.325/333.0200*333.0200
=1.325

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Broadcom Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 0.230 240.628 0.318
201610 0.216 241.729 0.298
201701 0.217 242.839 0.298
201704 0.215 244.524 0.293
201707 0.222 244.786 0.302
201710 0.226 246.663 0.305
201801 0.290 247.867 0.390
201804 0.358 250.546 0.476
201807 0.363 252.006 0.480
201810 0.351 252.885 0.462
201901 0.313 251.712 0.414
201904 0.309 255.548 0.403
201907 0.292 256.571 0.379
201910 0.365 257.346 0.472
202001 0.362 257.971 0.467
202004 0.452 256.389 0.587
202007 0.439 259.101 0.564
202010 0.471 260.388 0.602
202101 0.451 261.582 0.574
202104 0.464 267.054 0.579
202107 0.436 273.003 0.532
202110 0.478 276.589 0.576
202201 0.443 281.148 0.525
202204 0.351 289.109 0.404
202207 0.395 296.276 0.444
202210 0.408 298.012 0.456
202301 0.415 299.170 0.462
202304 0.381 303.363 0.418
202307 0.367 305.691 0.400
202310 0.418 307.671 0.452
202401 1.067 308.417 1.152
202404 1.103 313.548 1.171
202407 1.113 314.540 1.178
202410 1.161 315.664 1.225
202501 1.275 317.671 1.337
202504 1.224 320.795 1.271
202507 1.227 323.048 1.265
202510 1.319 0.000
202601 1.285 325.252 1.316
202604 1.325 333.020 1.325

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 43.34 mean?
Broadcom (BSP:AVGO34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 43.34 as of Jul. 31, 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 Broadcom and its competitors. This is 242% above median its historical median of 12.69. Over the past decade, Broadcom's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.32 to 47.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #717 out of 732 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is Broadcom's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Broadcom's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 43.34 is 242% above median its 10-year median of 12.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.32 to a high of 47.43. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.04. Broadcom's value of 43.34 is 1325.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #717 out of 732 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Broadcom has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Broadcom's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MU and AMD?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Broadcom ranks #717 out of 732 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Broadcom in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.04. Broadcom's value of 43.34 is 1325.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Broadcom's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.32 to 47.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.69 vs. the industry median of 3.04, Broadcom 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 3.04, based on 732 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. Broadcom's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 43.34 is 1325.7% 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 Broadcom and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Broadcom's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 43.34, which is 242% above median its own 10-year median of 12.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Broadcom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadcom (BSP:AVGO34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$24.03, compared to a current price of R$28.17 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 43.34, which is 242% above median its 10-year median of 12.69 and 1325.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 3.04. Broadcom's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 Broadcom (BSP:AVGO34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 43.34 as of Jul. 31, 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 Broadcom (BSP:AVGO34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Broadcom stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$28.17 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$24.03. GuruFocus considers Broadcom to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:AVGO34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 43.34 (242% above median its 10-year median of 12.69)
  • GF Value™: R$24.03 vs. price of R$28.17 (17.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1325.7% above the Semiconductors median (#717 of 732)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:AVGO34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Broadcom Business Description

Address 3421 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94304
Broadcom is one of the largest semiconductor companies in the world and has also expanded into infrastructure software. Its semiconductors primarily serve computing and networking, with custom AI accelerators now accounting for the bulk of the business. It is primarily a fabless designer, but holds some manufacturing in-house, such as for its best-of-breed film bulk acoustic resonator filters that sell into the Apple iPhone. In software, it sells virtualization, infrastructure, and security software to large enterprises, financial institutions, and governments. Broadcom is the product of consolidation. Its businesses are an amalgamation of former companies like legacy Broadcom and Avago Technologies in chips, as well as VMware, Brocade, CA Technologies, and Symantec in software.
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