Vulcabras (BSP:VULC3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.35 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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BSP:VULC3 Vulcabras SA BSP:VULC3
91 GF Score
Price R$13.92
GF Value R$19.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Vulcabras Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Vulcabras BSP:VULC3 -1.07% 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.35 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 3.40. GuruFocus rates BSP:VULC3 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of R$19.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 863 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Vulcabras ranks worse than 77.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Vulcabras's current share price is R$13.92. Vulcabras's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$5.92. Vulcabras's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.35.

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

BSP:VULC3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13   Med: 3.4   Max: 6.17
Current: 2.33

During the past years, Vulcabras's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.17. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 3.40.

BSP:VULC3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.87% of 863 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs BSP:VULC3: 2.33

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.

Vulcabras's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$7.978. 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$5.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Vulcabras  (BSP:VULC3) 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.


Vulcabras Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Vulcabras Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vulcabras'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.

Vulcabras Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Vulcabras Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Vulcabras Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 3.05 3.87 3.45 3.57 2.96

BSP:VULC3 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Vulcabras'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.


Vulcabras Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vulcabras's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Vulcabras 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.92/5.92
=2.35

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=7.978/175.0655*175.0655
=7.978

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

Vulcabras Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.122 108.851 0.196
201609 0.000 109.986 0.000
201612 0.260 110.802 0.411
201703 0.387 111.869 0.606
201706 0.651 112.115 1.017
201709 0.979 112.777 1.520
201712 2.974 114.068 4.564
201803 3.102 114.868 4.728
201806 3.238 117.038 4.843
201809 3.396 117.881 5.043
201812 3.568 118.340 5.278
201903 3.669 120.124 5.347
201906 3.783 120.977 5.474
201909 3.953 121.292 5.706
201912 4.122 123.436 5.846
202003 4.185 124.092 5.904
202006 3.903 123.557 5.530
202009 4.066 125.095 5.690
202012 4.266 129.012 5.789
202103 4.335 131.660 5.764
202106 4.672 133.871 6.110
202109 4.832 137.913 6.134
202112 5.142 141.992 6.340
202203 5.328 146.537 6.365
202206 5.730 149.784 6.697
202209 6.112 147.800 7.240
202212 6.502 150.207 7.578
202303 6.812 153.352 7.777
202306 7.196 154.519 8.153
202309 7.546 155.464 8.497
202312 7.583 157.148 8.448
202403 6.905 159.372 7.585
202406 7.230 161.052 7.859
202409 7.110 162.342 7.667
202412 7.338 164.740 7.798
202503 7.668 168.102 7.986
202506 8.190 169.670 8.450
202509 8.701 170.739 8.921
202512 7.763 171.765 7.912
202603 7.978 175.066 7.978

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 2.35 mean?
Vulcabras (BSP:VULC3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.35 as of Aug. 01, 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 Vulcabras and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 3.40. Over the past decade, Vulcabras' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 6.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcabras ranks #672 out of 863 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Vulcabras' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Vulcabras' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.35 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 3.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 6.17. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Vulcabras' value of 2.35 is 142.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcabras ranks #672 out of 863 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vulcabras has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcabras' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Vulcabras ranks #672 out of 863 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Vulcabras in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Vulcabras' value of 2.35 is 142.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Vulcabras' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 6.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.40 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Vulcabras 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.97, based on 863 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. Vulcabras's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.35 is 142.3% 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 Vulcabras and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcabras's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.35, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 3.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vulcabras stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcabras (BSP:VULC3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$19.73, compared to a current price of R$13.92 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.35, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 3.40 and 142.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.97. Vulcabras' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Vulcabras (BSP:VULC3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.35 as of Aug. 01, 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 Vulcabras (BSP:VULC3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcabras stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$13.92 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$19.73. GuruFocus considers Vulcabras to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:VULC3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.35 (31% below median its 10-year median of 3.40)
  • GF Value™: R$19.73 vs. price of R$13.92 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 142.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#672 of 863)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:VULC3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vulcabras Business Description

Address Avenue Antonio Frederico Ozanan, 1440, Jundiai, SP, BRA, 13219-001
Vulcabras SA is a Brazil-based company engaged in the trading and production of apparel and accessories products, particularly sportswear and professional footwear. The company manages its own brands like Azaleia, Dijean, Olk, Olympikus, Opanka, and Vulcabras, as well as third-party brands like Mizuno and Under Armour. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the segment of production and sale of synthetic footwear for the domestic and foreign markets. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the sale of sports shoes. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the domestic market.
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