Ultrapar Participacoes (BSP:UGPA3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.77 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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BSP:UGPA3 Ultrapar Participacoes SA BSP:UGPA3
76 GF Score
Price R$38.43
GF Value R$25.63
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ultrapar Participacoes Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ultrapar Participacoes BSP:UGPA3 +0.16% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.77 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 2.74. GuruFocus rates BSP:UGPA3 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R$25.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 754 Oil & Gas companies, Ultrapar Participacoes ranks worse than 86.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Ultrapar Participacoes's current share price is R$38.43. Ultrapar Participacoes's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$13.87. Ultrapar Participacoes's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.77.

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

BSP:UGPA3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29   Med: 2.74   Max: 4.6
Current: 3.82

During the past years, Ultrapar Participacoes's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.60. The lowest was 1.29. And the median was 2.74.

BSP:UGPA3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.6% of 754 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.265 vs BSP:UGPA3: 3.82

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.

Ultrapar Participacoes's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$18.709. 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$13.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ultrapar Participacoes  (BSP:UGPA3) 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.


Ultrapar Participacoes Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ultrapar Participacoes Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ultrapar Participacoes'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.

Ultrapar Participacoes Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ultrapar Participacoes 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 1.43 1.16 2.29 1.28 1.57

Ultrapar Participacoes 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 1.38 1.70 1.59 2.12 1.88

BSP:UGPA3 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Ultrapar Participacoes'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.


Ultrapar Participacoes Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Ultrapar Participacoes's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ultrapar Participacoes 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.

Ultrapar Participacoes's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=38.43/13.87
=2.77

* 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.

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

For example, Ultrapar Participacoes'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)
=18.709/177.5443*177.5443
=18.709

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 177.5443.

Ultrapar Participacoes Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 7.755 109.986 12.518
201612 7.877 110.802 12.622
201703 8.116 111.869 12.881
201706 8.293 112.115 13.133
201709 8.425 112.777 13.263
201712 8.856 114.068 13.784
201803 8.712 114.868 13.466
201806 8.808 117.038 13.362
201809 8.805 117.881 13.261
201812 9.024 118.340 13.539
201903 9.143 120.124 13.513
201906 9.271 120.977 13.606
201909 9.275 121.292 13.576
201912 9.056 123.436 13.026
202003 8.732 124.092 12.493
202006 8.738 123.557 12.556
202009 9.031 125.095 12.817
202012 9.090 129.012 12.509
202103 9.137 131.660 12.321
202106 9.216 133.871 12.223
202109 9.341 137.913 12.025
202112 9.593 141.992 11.995
202203 10.072 146.537 12.203
202206 10.350 149.784 12.268
202209 10.397 147.800 12.489
202212 11.180 150.207 13.215
202303 11.295 153.352 13.077
202306 11.511 154.519 13.226
202309 12.092 155.464 13.809
202312 12.877 157.148 14.548
202403 13.192 159.372 14.696
202406 13.617 161.052 15.011
202409 14.070 162.342 15.388
202412 14.623 164.740 15.760
202503 14.778 168.102 15.608
202506 16.914 169.670 17.699
202509 17.471 170.739 18.167
202512 16.307 171.765 16.856
202603 17.319 175.066 17.564
202606 18.709 177.544 18.709

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 2.77 mean?
Ultrapar Participacoes (BSP:UGPA3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.77 as of Sep. 16, 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 Ultrapar Participacoes and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.74. Over the past decade, Ultrapar Participacoes' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 4.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Ultrapar Participacoes ranks #653 out of 754 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Ultrapar Participacoes' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ultrapar Participacoes' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.77 is near median its 10-year median of 2.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 4.60. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Ultrapar Participacoes' value of 2.77 is 119% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ultrapar Participacoes ranks #653 out of 754 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ultrapar Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ultrapar Participacoes' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Ultrapar Participacoes ranks #653 out of 754 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ultrapar Participacoes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Ultrapar Participacoes' value of 2.77 is 119% above this benchmark. Historically, Ultrapar Participacoes' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.29 to 4.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.74 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Ultrapar Participacoes 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.27, based on 754 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. Ultrapar Participacoes's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.77 is 119% 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 Ultrapar Participacoes and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ultrapar Participacoes's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ultrapar Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultrapar Participacoes (BSP:UGPA3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$25.63, compared to a current price of R$38.43 — trading 49.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.74 and 119% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.27. Ultrapar Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Ultrapar Participacoes (BSP:UGPA3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.77 as of Sep. 16, 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 Ultrapar Participacoes (BSP:UGPA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ultrapar Participacoes stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$38.43 is trading 49.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$25.63. GuruFocus considers Ultrapar Participacoes to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:UGPA3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.77 (near median its 10-year median of 2.74)
  • GF Value™: R$25.63 vs. price of R$38.43 (49.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 119% above the Oil & Gas median (#653 of 754)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:UGPA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ultrapar Participacoes Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Brigadeiro Luis Antonio Avenue, 1343, 9th Floor, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 01317-910
Ultrapar Participacoes SA engages in the investment of its own capital in services, commercial, and industrial activities, through the subscription or acquisition of shares of other companies. The company's business segments include: i) Ultragaz distributes LPG in the segments: bulk, comprising condominiums, trade, services, industries, and agribusiness; and bottled, mainly comprising residential consumers. ii) Ipiranga, the majority revenue generating segment, engages in the distribution and sale of oil-related products to service stations that operate under the Ipiranga brand throughout Brazil. iii) Ultracargo operates in specialized liquid bulk storage solutions in the main logistics centers. iv) Hidrovias: operates in logistics solutions and waterway and multimodal infrastructure.
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