EA (Electronic Arts) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.70 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Electronic Arts Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Electronic Arts EA -0.12% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.70 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 7.88. GuruFocus rates EA with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $160.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Interactive Media companies, Electronic Arts ranks worse than 91.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Electronic Arts's current share price is $209.04. Electronic Arts's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $27.14. Electronic Arts's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.70.

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

EA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.74   Med: 7.88   Max: 14.21
Current: 7.7

During the past years, Electronic Arts's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.21. The lowest was 4.74. And the median was 7.88.

EA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.64% of 347 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs EA: 7.70

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.

Electronic Arts's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.979. 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 $27.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Electronic Arts  (NAS:EA) 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.


Electronic Arts Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Electronic Arts Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Electronic Arts'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.

Electronic Arts Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Electronic Arts Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Electronic Arts Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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EA vs TTWO, RBLX, NTES: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Electronic Arts'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.


Electronic Arts Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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Electronic Arts 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.

Electronic Arts's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=209.04/27.14
=7.70

* 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.

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

For example, Electronic Arts'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)
=26.979/330.2130*330.2130
=26.979

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Electronic Arts Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.346 241.018 16.915
201609 12.027 241.428 16.450
201612 11.560 241.432 15.811
201703 13.182 243.801 17.854
201706 14.518 244.955 19.571
201709 14.247 246.819 19.061
201712 13.309 246.524 17.827
201803 15.016 249.554 19.869
201806 17.246 251.989 22.600
201809 17.490 252.439 22.878
201812 17.754 251.233 23.335
201903 17.889 254.202 23.238
201906 21.909 256.143 28.245
201909 24.430 256.759 31.419
201912 24.869 256.974 31.957
202003 25.906 258.115 33.142
202006 26.918 257.797 34.479
202009 27.845 260.280 35.326
202012 27.649 260.474 35.052
202103 27.413 264.877 34.175
202106 27.116 271.696 32.956
202109 27.662 274.310 33.299
202112 27.011 278.802 31.992
202203 27.232 287.504 31.277
202206 27.387 296.311 30.520
202209 28.152 296.808 31.320
202212 27.458 296.797 30.549
202303 26.714 301.836 29.226
202306 26.988 305.109 29.209
202309 28.072 307.789 30.117
202312 28.088 306.746 30.237
202403 28.204 312.332 29.819
202406 27.911 314.175 29.336
202409 28.151 315.301 29.482
202412 28.339 315.605 29.651
202503 25.310 319.799 26.134
202506 24.230 322.561 24.805
202509 24.063 324.800 24.464
202512 24.593 324.054 25.060
202603 26.979 330.213 26.979

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 7.70 mean?
Electronic Arts (EA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.70 as of Jul. 22, 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 Electronic Arts and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.88. Over the past decade, Electronic Arts' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.74 to 14.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Electronic Arts ranks #318 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 91.6%.
Is Electronic Arts' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Electronic Arts' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.70 is near median its 10-year median of 7.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.74 to a high of 14.21. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. Electronic Arts' value of 7.70 is 434.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electronic Arts ranks #318 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Electronic Arts has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electronic Arts' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TTWO and RBLX?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Electronic Arts ranks #318 out of 347 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Electronic Arts in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. Electronic Arts' value of 7.70 is 434.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Electronic Arts' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.74 to 14.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.88 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Electronic Arts 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. Electronic Arts's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.70 is 434.7% 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 Electronic Arts 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. Electronic Arts's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electronic Arts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electronic Arts (EA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $160.59, compared to a current price of $209.04 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.88 and 434.7% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.44. Electronic Arts' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 Electronic Arts (EA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.70 as of Jul. 22, 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 Electronic Arts (EA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electronic Arts stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $209.04 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $160.59. GuruFocus considers Electronic Arts to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.70 (near median its 10-year median of 7.88)
  • GF Value™: $160.59 vs. price of $209.04 (30.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 434.7% above the Interactive Media median (#318 of 347)

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


Electronic Arts Business Description

Address 209 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood City, CA, USA, 94065
Electronic Arts is one of the largest global developers and publishers of video games. Its most important franchises are the Madden NFL and FC soccer games, which it releases annually. In 2024, it also relaunched its American college football game. Other major franchises include Apex Legends, Battlefield, and The Sims. Typically, about three-quarters of the firm's sales are from in-game spending, with the remainder coming from initial game sales.
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