CMCM (Cheetah Mobile) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.16 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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CMCM Cheetah Mobile Inc CMCM
48 GF Score
Price $2.94
GF Value $6.16
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Cheetah Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cheetah Mobile CMCM -2.97% 48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.16 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates CMCM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Interactive Media companies, Cheetah Mobile ranks better than 94.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Cheetah Mobile's current share price is $2.94. Cheetah Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $18.46. Cheetah Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.16.

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

CMCM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.23   Max: 0.44
Current: 0.16

During the past years, Cheetah Mobile's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.44. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.23.

CMCM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
94.43% of 341 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.43 vs CMCM: 0.16

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.

Cheetah Mobile's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.301. 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 $18.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Cheetah Mobile  (NYSE:CMCM) 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.


Cheetah Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cheetah Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cheetah Mobile'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.

Cheetah Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cheetah Mobile 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 0.12 0.24 0.32

Cheetah Mobile Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Jun22 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 0.22 0.25 0.43 0.32 0.30

CMCM vs BZFD, BODI, GIBO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cheetah Mobile'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.


Cheetah Mobile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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Cheetah Mobile 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.

Cheetah Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.94/18.46
=0.16

* 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.

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

For example, Cheetah Mobile'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)
=7.301/116.3033*116.3033
=7.301

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Cheetah Mobile Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 15.971 100.600 18.464
201603 15.860 102.200 18.049
201606 14.665 101.400 16.820
201609 14.845 102.400 16.861
201612 15.724 102.600 17.824
201703 15.868 103.200 17.883
201706 16.318 103.100 18.408
201709 17.472 104.100 19.520
201712 23.222 104.500 25.845
201803 23.638 105.300 26.108
201806 0.000 104.900 0.000
201809 25.159 106.600 27.449
201812 29.136 106.500 31.818
201903 28.182 107.700 30.433
201906 28.255 107.700 30.512
201909 29.140 109.800 30.866
201912 25.241 111.200 26.399
202003 24.831 112.300 25.716
202006 18.457 110.400 19.444
202009 19.915 111.700 20.736
202012 20.071 111.500 20.936
202103 21.016 112.662 21.695
202106 21.033 111.769 21.886
202109 20.659 112.215 21.412
202112 17.967 113.108 18.475
202206 17.672 114.558 17.941
202212 15.009 115.116 15.164
202303 0.000 115.116 0.000
202306 13.227 114.558 13.429
202309 0.000 115.339 0.000
202312 11.510 114.781 11.663
202403 11.172 115.227 11.276
202406 10.522 114.781 10.662
202409 10.274 115.785 10.320
202412 8.611 114.893 8.717
202503 8.537 115.116 8.625
202506 8.449 114.907 8.552
202509 8.217 115.471 8.276
202512 7.354 115.832 7.384
202603 7.301 116.303 7.301

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 0.16 mean?
Cheetah Mobile (CMCM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.16 as of Aug. 20, 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 Cheetah Mobile and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Cheetah Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #19 out of 341 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is Cheetah Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cheetah Mobile's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.16 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.44. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. Cheetah Mobile's value of 0.16 is 88.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #19 out of 341 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cheetah Mobile has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheetah Mobile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BZFD and BODI?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #19 out of 341 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cheetah Mobile in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43. Cheetah Mobile's value of 0.16 is 88.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Cheetah Mobile's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 1.43, Cheetah Mobile 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.43, based on 341 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. Cheetah Mobile's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.16 is 88.8% 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 Cheetah Mobile and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheetah Mobile's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.16, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheetah Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Mobile (CMCM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.16, compared to a current price of $2.94 — trading 52.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.16, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 88.8% below the Interactive Media industry median of 1.43. Cheetah Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 2 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 Cheetah Mobile (CMCM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.16 as of Aug. 20, 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 Cheetah Mobile (CMCM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Mobile stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.94 is trading 52.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.16. GuruFocus considers Cheetah Mobile to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CMCM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.16 (30% below median its 10-year median of 0.23)
  • GF Value™: $6.16 vs. price of $2.94 (52.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.8% below the Interactive Media median (#19 of 341)

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


Cheetah Mobile Business Description

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Cheetah Mobile Inc along with its subsidiaries provides comprehensive products and services on PCs and mobile devices. It generates revenue from utility-related business, including advertising services and premium membership services. It also provides multi-cloud management platform and overseas advertising agency service. The company operates in two segments: Internet business, and AI and others. The companies products and services includes Robotic Products, Global to B Services etc. The firm's majority of the revenue is derived from the internet business segment that provides mobile advertising services to advertising customers, as well as selling advertisements and referring user traffic on its mobile and PC platforms. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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