AutoCanada (FRA:31K) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.24 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:31K AutoCanada Inc FRA:31K
73 GF Score
Price €13.90
GF Value €11.77
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What is AutoCanada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AutoCanada FRA:31K 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:31K with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.77. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoCanada ranks better than 52.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), AutoCanada's current share price is €13.90. AutoCanada's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.19. AutoCanada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.24.

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

FRA:31K' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 1.35   Max: 4.25
Current: 1.18

During the past years, AutoCanada's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.25. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 1.35.

FRA:31K's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
52.51% of 1015 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs FRA:31K: 1.18

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.

AutoCanada's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.308. 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 €11.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AutoCanada  (FRA:31K) 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.


AutoCanada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AutoCanada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AutoCanada'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.

AutoCanada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AutoCanada Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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AutoCanada 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 0.84 1.12 1.59 1.21 1.04

FRA:31K vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, AutoCanada'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.


AutoCanada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoCanada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AutoCanada 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.90/11.19
=1.24

* 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.

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

For example, AutoCanada'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)
=12.308/132.2623*132.2623
=12.308

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

AutoCanada Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.639 102.002 15.092
201609 10.610 101.765 13.790
201612 11.433 101.449 14.906
201703 11.228 102.634 14.469
201706 11.309 103.029 14.518
201709 11.831 103.345 15.142
201712 11.797 103.345 15.098
201803 11.758 105.004 14.810
201806 11.280 105.557 14.134
201809 10.881 105.636 13.624
201812 10.035 105.399 12.593
201903 9.265 106.979 11.455
201906 9.135 107.690 11.219
201909 9.463 107.611 11.631
201912 8.810 107.769 10.812
202003 6.916 107.927 8.475
202006 6.468 108.401 7.892
202009 7.377 108.164 9.021
202012 8.058 108.559 9.817
202103 8.941 110.298 10.722
202106 10.171 111.720 12.041
202109 10.401 112.905 12.184
202112 12.519 113.774 14.553
202203 12.628 117.646 14.197
202206 10.788 120.806 11.811
202209 14.322 120.648 15.701
202212 13.539 120.964 14.804
202303 13.604 122.702 14.664
202306 15.115 124.203 16.096
202309 15.843 125.230 16.733
202312 15.483 125.072 16.373
202403 15.457 126.258 16.192
202406 14.424 127.522 14.960
202409 14.309 127.285 14.869
202412 13.557 127.364 14.078
202503 12.965 129.181 13.274
202506 13.055 129.892 13.293
202509 12.911 130.287 13.107
202512 12.385 130.366 12.565
202603 12.308 132.262 12.308

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 1.24 mean?
AutoCanada (FRA:31K) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24 as of Aug. 04, 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 AutoCanada and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, AutoCanada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 4.25. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoCanada ranks #482 out of 1015 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is AutoCanada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AutoCanada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24 is near median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 4.25. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. AutoCanada's value of 1.24 is 0.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AutoCanada ranks #482 out of 1015 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AutoCanada has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoCanada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoCanada ranks #482 out of 1015 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts AutoCanada in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. AutoCanada's value of 1.24 is 0.8% below this benchmark. Historically, AutoCanada's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 4.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 1.25, AutoCanada 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.25, based on 1,015 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. AutoCanada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24 is 0.8% 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 AutoCanada and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AutoCanada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AutoCanada stock overvalued right now?
AutoCanada (FRA:31K) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.77, compared to a current price of €13.90 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 0.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.25. AutoCanada's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 AutoCanada (FRA:31K), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Aug. 04, 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 AutoCanada (FRA:31K) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoCanada stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.90 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.77.

Key valuation signals for FRA:31K:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.24 (near median its 10-year median of 1.35)
  • GF Value™: €11.77 vs. price of €13.90 (18.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#482 of 1015)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:31K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AutoCanada Business Description

Other Exchanges AOCIF:USAACQ:Canada
Address 15511 123 Avenue NW, Suite 200, Edmonton, AB, CAN, T5V 0C3
AutoCanada Inc operates car dealerships in Canada. The company offers a diversified range of automotive products and services, including new vehicles, used vehicles, vehicle leasing, vehicle parts, vehicle maintenance and collision repair services, extended service contracts, vehicle protection products, after-market products, and auction services. In addition, it also arranges financing and insurance for vehicle purchases by its customers through third-party finance and insurance sources. Maximum revenue for the company is generated through the sale of used cars. The company's reportable segments are Canadian Operations and U.S. Operations. A majority of its revenue is generated from its Canadian operations segment.
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