JOYY (FRA:0YYA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.97 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 21% Above Median

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FRA:0YYA JOYY Inc FRA:0YYA
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Price €64.00
GF Value €44.64
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What is JOYY Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

JOYY FRA:0YYA +0.79% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:0YYA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Interactive Media companies, JOYY ranks better than 60.69% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), JOYY's current share price is €64.00. JOYY's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €66.03. JOYY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.97.

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

FRA:0YYA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53   Med: 0.8   Max: 3.9
Current: 0.97

During the past years, JOYY's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.90. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.80.

FRA:0YYA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.69% of 346 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.445 vs FRA:0YYA: 0.97

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.

JOYY's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €112.066. 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 €66.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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JOYY  (FRA:0YYA) 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.


JOYY Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


JOYY Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JOYY'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.

JOYY Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

JOYY 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 1.40 0.77 0.79 0.70 0.89

JOYY Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 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 0.66 0.76 0.83 0.89 0.75

FRA:0YYA vs PPLI, STUB, ATHM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, JOYY'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.


JOYY Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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JOYY 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=64.00/66.03
=0.97

* 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.

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

For example, JOYY'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)
=112.066/330.2130*330.2130
=112.066

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

JOYY Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 9.886 241.018 13.545
201609 10.869 241.428 14.866
201612 12.417 241.432 16.983
201703 13.788 243.801 18.675
201706 14.528 244.955 19.585
201709 19.474 246.819 26.054
201712 21.744 246.524 29.126
201803 23.319 249.554 30.856
201806 33.881 251.989 44.399
201809 34.730 252.439 45.430
201812 37.270 251.233 48.987
201903 48.052 254.202 62.420
201906 51.462 256.143 66.343
201909 52.081 256.759 66.980
201912 52.520 256.974 67.488
202003 53.507 258.115 68.453
202006 63.152 257.797 80.892
202009 65.039 260.280 82.514
202012 64.115 260.474 81.281
202103 62.035 264.877 77.337
202106 60.420 271.696 73.433
202109 61.063 274.310 73.507
202112 66.437 278.802 78.688
202203 68.992 287.504 79.241
202206 69.304 296.311 77.233
202209 79.160 296.808 88.069
202212 70.199 296.797 78.103
202303 69.962 301.836 76.539
202306 74.023 305.109 80.114
202309 77.968 307.789 83.648
202312 77.687 306.746 83.630
202403 80.574 312.332 85.187
202406 84.135 314.175 88.430
202409 86.322 315.301 90.405
202412 86.439 315.605 90.440
202503 117.784 319.799 121.620
202506 111.091 322.561 113.726
202509 110.086 324.800 111.921
202512 111.768 324.054 113.892
202603 112.066 330.213 112.066

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 0.97 mean?
JOYY (FRA:0YYA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 as of Aug. 06, 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 JOYY and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, JOYY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 3.90. According to the industry distribution chart, JOYY ranks #136 out of 346 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is JOYY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
JOYY's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 3.90. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45. JOYY's value of 0.97 is 32.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JOYY ranks #136 out of 346 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JOYY has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JOYY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PPLI and STUB?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, JOYY ranks #136 out of 346 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts JOYY in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45. JOYY's value of 0.97 is 32.9% below this benchmark. Historically, JOYY's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 3.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 1.45, JOYY 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 1.45, based on 346 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. JOYY's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 is 32.9% 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 JOYY and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JOYY's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JOYY stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JOYY (FRA:0YYA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.64, compared to a current price of €64.00 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 32.9% below the Interactive Media industry median of 1.45. JOYY's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 JOYY (FRA:0YYA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Aug. 06, 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 JOYY (FRA:0YYA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JOYY stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €64.00 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.64. GuruFocus considers JOYY to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0YYA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.97 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.80)
  • GF Value™: €44.64 vs. price of €64.00 (43.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.9% below the Interactive Media median (#136 of 346)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0YYA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JOYY Business Description

Address 30 Pasir Panjang Road, No. 15-31A, Mapletree Business City, Singapore, SGP, 117440
JOYY Inc is a technology company. The Company operates several social products, including Bigo Live for live streaming, Likee for short-form videos, Hago for multiplayer social networking, an instant messaging product, and others. The Company operates through two segments: BIGO and All other. The BIGO segment consists of several social entertainment platforms, including Bigo Live, Likee, imo, and others. The All other segment consist of Hago, Shopline, and certain audio live streaming platforms.
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