Volvo AB (CHIX:VOLVBS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.96 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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CHIX:VOLVBS Volvo AB CHIX:VOLVBS
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Price kr331.55
GF Value kr252.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Volvo AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Volvo AB CHIX:VOLVBS -3.88% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.96 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 3.49. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VOLVBS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of kr252.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Volvo AB ranks worse than 87.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Volvo AB's current share price is kr331.55. Volvo AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr83.63. Volvo AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.96.

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

CHIX:VOLVBs' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15   Med: 3.49   Max: 4.67
Current: 4.15

During the past years, Volvo AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.67. The lowest was 2.15. And the median was 3.49.

CHIX:VOLVBs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.34% of 158 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.54 vs CHIX:VOLVBs: 4.15

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.

Volvo AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr86.893. 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 kr83.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Volvo AB  (CHIX:VOLVBs) 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.


Volvo AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Volvo AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Volvo AB'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.

Volvo AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Volvo AB 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 0.00 0.00 3.38 3.59 3.58

Volvo AB 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 3.30 3.37 3.66 3.71 3.96

CHIX:VOLVBS vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Volvo AB'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.


Volvo AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Volvo AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Volvo AB 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.

Volvo AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=331.55/83.625
=3.96

* 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.

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

For example, Volvo AB'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)
=86.893/134.6100*134.6100
=86.893

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Volvo AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 42.258 101.019 56.309
201609 43.699 101.138 58.162
201612 48.136 102.022 63.512
201703 50.787 102.022 67.010
201706 49.349 102.752 64.649
201712 53.056 103.793 68.809
201803 57.360 103.962 74.270
201806 58.410 104.875 74.971
201809 61.046 105.679 77.758
201812 61.897 105.912 78.669
201903 68.532 105.886 87.123
201906 63.724 106.742 80.361
201909 67.817 107.214 85.146
201912 69.674 107.766 87.030
202003 73.745 106.563 93.155
202006 69.472 107.498 86.994
202009 71.426 107.635 89.326
202012 72.852 108.296 90.554
202103 81.088 108.360 100.732
202106 60.826 108.928 75.167
202109 65.167 110.338 79.502
202112 70.874 112.486 84.814
202203 77.542 114.825 90.903
202206 76.492 118.384 86.976
202209 82.879 122.296 91.224
202212 81.751 126.365 87.085
202303 87.856 127.042 93.090
202306 81.516 129.407 84.794
202309 87.154 130.224 90.090
202312 88.883 131.912 90.701
202403 80.579 132.205 82.045
202406 86.424 132.716 87.657
202409 89.653 132.304 91.215
202412 97.057 132.987 98.241
202503 97.955 132.825 99.272
202506 82.130 133.699 82.690
202509 84.520 133.480 85.236
202512 87.771 133.380 88.580
202603 93.824 133.550 94.569
202606 86.893 134.610 86.893

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 3.96 mean?
Volvo AB (CHIX:VOLVBS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.96 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 Volvo AB and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 3.49. Over the past decade, Volvo AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.15 to 4.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #138 out of 158 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Volvo AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Volvo AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.96 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 3.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 4.67. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Volvo AB's value of 3.96 is 157.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #138 out of 158 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Volvo AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volvo AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Volvo AB ranks #138 out of 158 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Volvo AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Volvo AB's value of 3.96 is 157.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Volvo AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.15 to 4.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.49 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Volvo AB 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.54, based on 158 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. Volvo AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.96 is 157.1% 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 Volvo AB and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volvo AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.96, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 3.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volvo AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo AB (CHIX:VOLVBS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr252.27, compared to a current price of kr331.55 — trading 31.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.96, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 3.49 and 157.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.54. Volvo AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 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 Volvo AB (CHIX:VOLVBS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.96 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 Volvo AB (CHIX:VOLVBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volvo AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr331.55 is trading 31.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr252.27. GuruFocus considers Volvo AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VOLVBS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.96 (13% above median its 10-year median of 3.49)
  • GF Value™: kr252.27 vs. price of kr331.55 (31.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 157.1% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#138 of 158)

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


Volvo AB Business Description

Address Gropegardsgatan 2, Gothenburg, SWE, SE-417 15
The Volvo Group is one of the largest global truck, bus, construction equipment, and engine and power system original equipment manufacturers, operating with the Volvo, Renault Truck, Mack Trucks, Volvo Penta, and Nova Bus brands. Among the four largest Western global brands—Volvo, Daimler, Paccar, and Traton—Volvo ranks third in terms of annual deliveries. Its truck, construction equipment, bus, and engines and power system segments contributed 71%, 18%, 5%, and 5%, respectively, to industrial operations' revenue in 2025. An in-house financial services division supports these businesses. In its key regions of Europe, North America, Brazil, and Australia, the truck business holds large market shares of 29%, 17%, 24%, and 22%, respectively.
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