PulteGroup (BSP:P1HM34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.61 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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BSP:P1HM34 PulteGroup Inc BSP:P1HM34
87 GF Score
Price R$649.60
GF Value R$597.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is PulteGroup Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

PulteGroup BSP:P1HM34 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.61 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 3.05. GuruFocus rates BSP:P1HM34 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of R$597.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 74 Homebuilding & Construction companies, PulteGroup ranks worse than 86.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), PulteGroup's current share price is R$649.60. PulteGroup's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$179.99. PulteGroup's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.61.

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

BSP:P1HM34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49   Med: 3.05   Max: 5.2
Current: 3.34

During the past years, PulteGroup's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.20. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 3.05.

BSP:P1HM34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.49% of 74 companies
in the Homebuilding & Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.105 vs BSP:P1HM34: 3.34

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.

PulteGroup's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$350.071. 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$179.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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PulteGroup  (BSP:P1HM34) 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.


PulteGroup Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


PulteGroup Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PulteGroup'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.

PulteGroup Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

PulteGroup Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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PulteGroup Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 3.23 3.88 3.33 3.17 3.54

BSP:P1HM34 vs LEN, NVR, TOL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Residential Construction subindustry, PulteGroup'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.


PulteGroup Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry

For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, PulteGroup's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PulteGroup 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=649.60/179.99
=3.61

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=350.071/333.9520*333.9520
=350.071

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

PulteGroup Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 45.737 241.428 63.265
201612 48.975 241.432 67.743
201703 46.117 243.801 63.170
201706 48.539 244.955 66.174
201709 46.306 246.819 62.653
201712 47.733 246.524 64.661
201803 49.030 249.554 65.612
201806 60.030 251.989 79.556
201809 68.883 252.439 91.125
201812 67.516 251.233 89.746
201903 68.341 254.202 89.781
201906 71.089 256.143 92.684
201909 78.774 256.759 102.457
201912 82.902 256.974 107.736
202003 100.775 258.115 130.384
202006 113.211 257.797 146.654
202009 125.648 260.280 161.213
202012 126.849 260.474 162.632
202103 142.894 264.877 180.158
202106 134.545 271.696 165.374
202109 147.868 274.310 180.018
202112 169.868 278.802 203.470
202203 153.957 287.504 178.830
202206 168.102 296.311 189.456
202209 187.567 296.808 211.040
202212 207.040 296.797 232.959
202303 215.869 301.836 238.838
202306 214.220 305.109 234.471
202309 228.786 307.789 248.234
202312 239.351 306.746 260.580
202403 254.405 312.332 272.015
202406 290.745 314.175 309.047
202409 311.821 315.301 330.266
202412 364.472 315.605 385.660
202503 353.153 319.799 368.782
202506 352.927 322.561 365.390
202509 352.442 324.800 362.373
202512 367.595 324.054 378.823
202603 355.112 330.213 359.133
202606 350.071 333.952 350.071

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 3.61 mean?
PulteGroup (BSP:P1HM34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.61 as of Aug. 04, 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 PulteGroup and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 3.05. Over the past decade, PulteGroup's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 5.20. According to the industry distribution chart, PulteGroup ranks #64 out of 74 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is PulteGroup's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
PulteGroup's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.61 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 5.20. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11. PulteGroup's value of 3.61 is 226.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PulteGroup ranks #64 out of 74 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PulteGroup has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PulteGroup's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LEN and NVR?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, PulteGroup ranks #64 out of 74 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places PulteGroup in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11. PulteGroup's value of 3.61 is 226.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PulteGroup's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 5.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.05 vs. the industry median of 1.11, PulteGroup 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 1.11, based on 74 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. PulteGroup's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.61 is 226.7% 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 PulteGroup and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PulteGroup's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.61, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 3.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PulteGroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PulteGroup (BSP:P1HM34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$597.70, compared to a current price of R$649.60 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.61, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.05 and 226.7% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 1.11. PulteGroup's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 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 PulteGroup (BSP:P1HM34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.61 as of Aug. 04, 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 PulteGroup (BSP:P1HM34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PulteGroup stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$649.60 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$597.70. GuruFocus considers PulteGroup to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:P1HM34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.61 (18% above median its 10-year median of 3.05)
  • GF Value™: R$597.70 vs. price of R$649.60 (8.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 226.7% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#64 of 74)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:P1HM34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PulteGroup Business Description

Address 3350 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30326
PulteGroup Inc is a homebuilder in the United States. The company mainly builds single-family detached homes and offers products to entry-level, move-up, and active-adult buyers. It also offers homebuyers mortgage financing, title, and insurance agency services through its financial services segment.
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