Volkswagen AG (BUD:VOLKSWAGEN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.23 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 68% Below Median

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What is Volkswagen AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Volkswagen AG BUD:VOLKSWAGEN -0.40% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.23 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates BUD:VOLKSWAGEN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of Ft35,166.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Vehicles & Parts companies, Volkswagen AG ranks better than 93.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Volkswagen AG's current share price is Ft27250.00. Volkswagen AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was Ft117,868.42. Volkswagen AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.23.

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

BUD:VOLKSWAGEN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 0.73   Max: 1.18
Current: 0.23

During the past years, Volkswagen AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.18. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.73.

BUD:VOLKSWAGEN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
93.95% of 1024 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.265 vs BUD:VOLKSWAGEN: 0.23

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.

Volkswagen AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was Ft136,566.759. 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 Ft117,868.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Volkswagen AG  (BUD:VOLKSWAGEN) 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.


Volkswagen AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Volkswagen AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Volkswagen AG'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.

Volkswagen AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Volkswagen AG 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 0.79 0.45 0.40 0.30 0.33

Volkswagen AG 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 0.29 0.29 0.33 0.27 0.21

BUD:VOLKSWAGEN vs TSLA, GM, F: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Volkswagen AG'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.


Volkswagen AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Volkswagen AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Volkswagen AG 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.

Volkswagen AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=27250.00/117868.42
=0.23

* 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.

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

For example, Volkswagen AG'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)
=136566.759/131.3638*131.3638
=136,566.759

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Volkswagen AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 64,233.000 101.017 83,529.581
201612 61,740.396 101.217 80,129.435
201703 65,389.423 101.417 84,697.946
201706 73,965.173 102.117 95,149.154
201709 79,494.644 102.717 101,664.850
201712 81,342.457 102.617 104,129.373
201803 86,016.332 102.917 109,791.485
201806 83,815.965 104.017 105,851.466
201809 84,222.157 104.718 105,653.235
201812 84,135.759 104.217 106,051.322
201903 83,495.422 104.217 105,244.191
201906 83,396.957 105.718 103,628.357
201909 81,891.603 106.018 101,469.775
201912 85,444.986 105.818 106,072.884
202003 86,570.765 105.718 107,572.104
202006 87,125.869 106.618 107,347.790
202009 89,820.560 105.818 111,504.798
202012 97,599.813 105.518 121,506.576
202103 99,779.801 107.518 121,909.504
202106 105,178.550 108.486 127,359.101
202109 103,957.776 109.435 124,789.381
202112 103,067.282 110.384 122,657.008
202203 109,212.218 113.968 125,881.996
202206 109,677.395 115.760 124,460.864
202209 110,330.759 118.818 121,980.610
202212 110,624.175 119.345 121,764.835
202303 114,167.456 122.402 122,525.954
202306 114,380.754 123.140 122,019.179
202309 117,835.351 124.195 124,637.460
202312 120,486.627 123.773 127,875.982
202403 123,526.299 125.038 129,775.517
202406 121,033.359 125.882 126,304.516
202409 124,137.265 126.198 129,218.915
202412 120,536.495 127.041 124,637.771
202503 126,699.264 127.779 130,253.568
202506 133,197.683 128.412 136,259.703
202509 135,846.587 129.255 138,062.715
202512 139,215.936 129.361 141,371.750
202603 137,747.788 131.258 137,858.504
202606 136,566.759 131.364 136,566.759

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 0.23 mean?
Volkswagen AG (BUD:VOLKSWAGEN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.23 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 Volkswagen AG and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Volkswagen AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #62 out of 1024 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Volkswagen AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Volkswagen AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.23 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 1.18. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Volkswagen AG's value of 0.23 is 81.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #62 out of 1024 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Volkswagen AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volkswagen AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #62 out of 1024 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Volkswagen AG in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Volkswagen AG's value of 0.23 is 81.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Volkswagen AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Volkswagen AG has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.27, based on 1,024 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. Volkswagen AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.23 is 81.8% below 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 Volkswagen AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts 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. Volkswagen AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.23, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volkswagen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG (BUD:VOLKSWAGEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is Ft35,166.71, compared to a current price of Ft27,250.00 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.23, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 81.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.27. Volkswagen AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Volkswagen AG (BUD:VOLKSWAGEN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.23 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 Volkswagen AG (BUD:VOLKSWAGEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of Ft27,250.00 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of Ft35,166.71. GuruFocus considers Volkswagen AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BUD:VOLKSWAGEN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.23 (68% below median its 10-year median of 0.73)
  • GF Value™: Ft35,166.71 vs. price of Ft27,250.00 (22.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#62 of 1024)

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


Volkswagen AG Business Description

Address Berliner Ring 2, Wolfsburg, NI, DEU, 38440
Volkswagen is the second-largest automotive original equipment manufacturer by vehicle sales globally, selling 9 million vehicles in 2025. Its four vehicle segments core (Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda, and VW commercial), progressive (Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley), sports luxury (Porsche), and Traton commercial vehicles (Traton, Scania, Navistar, MAN, and VW truck and bus) contribute 45%, 20%, 10%, and 13% to group revenue, respectively. It also has a vehicle software business (Cariad), batteries, power engineering production, and financial services.
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