Alphabet (CHIX:ABECD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 15.85 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 81% Above Median

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CHIX:ABECD Alphabet Inc CHIX:ABECD
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What is Alphabet Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Alphabet CHIX:ABECD 93 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.85 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 8.75. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ABECD with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €218.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Interactive Media companies, Alphabet ranks worse than 95.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Alphabet's current share price is €318.20. Alphabet's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €20.07. Alphabet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 15.85.

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

CHIX:ABECd' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.19   Med: 8.75   Max: 18.77
Current: 14.09

During the past years, Alphabet's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 18.77. The lowest was 6.19. And the median was 8.75.

CHIX:ABECd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
95.97% of 347 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs CHIX:ABECd: 14.09

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.

Alphabet's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €44.178. 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 €20.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Alphabet  (CHIX:ABECd) 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.


Alphabet Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Alphabet Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alphabet'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.

Alphabet Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Alphabet Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Alphabet 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 9.21 12.29 15.43 13.47 15.85

CHIX:ABECD vs META, SPOT, NBIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Alphabet'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.


Alphabet Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Alphabet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Alphabet 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=318.20/20.07
=15.85

* 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.

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

For example, Alphabet'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)
=44.178/333.9520*333.9520
=44.178

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Alphabet Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.669 241.428 11.991
201612 9.533 241.432 13.186
201703 9.791 243.801 13.411
201706 9.524 244.955 12.984
201709 9.485 246.819 12.833
201712 9.274 246.524 12.563
201803 9.384 249.554 12.558
201806 9.963 251.989 13.204
201809 10.457 252.439 13.834
201812 11.224 251.233 14.920
201903 11.685 254.202 15.351
201906 12.253 256.143 15.975
201909 12.812 256.759 16.664
201912 13.169 256.974 17.114
202003 13.474 258.115 17.433
202006 13.513 257.797 17.505
202009 13.336 260.280 17.111
202012 13.546 260.474 17.367
202103 14.395 264.877 18.149
202106 14.767 271.696 18.151
202109 15.638 274.310 19.038
202112 16.817 278.802 20.144
202203 17.505 287.504 20.333
202206 18.476 296.311 20.823
202209 19.749 296.808 22.220
202212 18.819 296.797 21.175
202303 19.154 301.836 21.192
202306 19.524 305.109 21.370
202309 20.412 307.789 22.147
202312 20.855 306.746 22.705
202403 21.760 312.332 23.266
202406 22.675 314.175 24.102
202409 23.077 315.301 24.442
202412 25.424 315.605 26.902
202503 26.275 319.799 27.438
202506 25.995 322.561 26.913
202509 27.292 324.800 28.061
202512 29.338 324.054 30.234
202603 34.179 330.213 34.566
202606 44.178 333.952 44.178

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 15.85 mean?
Alphabet (CHIX:ABECD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.85 as of Jul. 24, 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 Alphabet and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 8.75. Over the past decade, Alphabet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.19 to 18.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Alphabet ranks #333 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is Alphabet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Alphabet's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.85 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 8.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.19 to a high of 18.77. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. Alphabet's value of 15.85 is 1000.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alphabet ranks #333 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alphabet has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alphabet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to META and SPOT?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Alphabet ranks #333 out of 347 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Alphabet in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. Alphabet's value of 15.85 is 1000.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Alphabet's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.19 to 18.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.75 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Alphabet 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.44, based on 347 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. Alphabet's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.85 is 1000.7% 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 Alphabet and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alphabet's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.85, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 8.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alphabet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphabet (CHIX:ABECD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €218.43, compared to a current price of €318.20 — trading 45.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.85, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 8.75 and 1000.7% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.44. Alphabet's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Alphabet (CHIX:ABECD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.85 as of Jul. 24, 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 Alphabet (CHIX:ABECD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphabet stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €318.20 is trading 45.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €218.43. GuruFocus considers Alphabet to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ABECD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 15.85 (81% above median its 10-year median of 8.75)
  • GF Value™: €218.43 vs. price of €318.20 (45.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1000.7% above the Interactive Media median (#333 of 347)

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


Alphabet Business Description

Address 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA, USA, 94043
Alphabet is a holding company that wholly owns internet giant Google. The California-based company derives slightly less than 90% of its revenue from Google services, the vast majority of which is advertising sales. Alongside online ads, Google services houses sales stemming from Google's subscription services (YouTube TV and YouTube Music, among others), platforms (sales and in-app purchases on Play Store), and devices (Chromebooks, Pixel smartphones, and smart home products such as Chromecast). Google's cloud computing platform accounts for roughly 10% of Alphabet's revenue. The firm's investments in up-and-coming technologies such as self-driving cars (Waymo), health (Verily), and internet access (Google Fiber) make up the rest.
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