Reading International (FRA:46B) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.32 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 51% Below Median

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FRA:46B Reading International Inc FRA:46B
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Price €1.12
GF Value €1.17
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What is Reading International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Reading International FRA:46B +3.70% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.32 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates FRA:46B with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.17. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 710 Media - Diversified companies, Reading International ranks better than 84.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Reading International's current share price is €1.12. Reading International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.45. Reading International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.32.

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

FRA:46B' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.65   Max: 3.07
Current: 0.28

During the past years, Reading International's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.07. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.65.

FRA:46B's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
84.08% of 710 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs FRA:46B: 0.28

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.

Reading International's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.973. 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 €3.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Reading International  (FRA:46B) 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.


Reading International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Reading International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reading International'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.

Reading International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Reading International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Reading International Quarterly Data
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FRA:46B vs GAIA, CRSF, CNVS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Reading International'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.


Reading International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Reading International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Reading International 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.

Reading International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.12/3.45
=0.32

* 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.

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

For example, Reading International'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)
=-0.973/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.973

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Reading International Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.444 241.018 7.459
201609 5.795 241.428 7.926
201612 5.816 241.432 7.955
201703 6.073 243.801 8.225
201706 6.560 244.955 8.843
201709 6.260 246.819 8.375
201712 6.533 246.524 8.751
201803 6.329 249.554 8.375
201806 6.582 251.989 8.625
201809 6.535 252.439 8.548
201812 6.749 251.233 8.871
201903 6.780 254.202 8.807
201906 6.747 256.143 8.698
201909 6.558 256.759 8.434
201912 5.592 256.974 7.186
202003 4.716 258.115 6.033
202006 4.148 257.797 5.313
202009 3.369 260.280 4.274
202012 2.939 260.474 3.726
202103 3.643 264.877 4.542
202106 4.419 271.696 5.371
202109 3.998 274.310 4.813
202112 4.197 278.802 4.971
202203 3.824 287.504 4.392
202206 3.493 296.311 3.893
202209 3.140 296.808 3.493
202212 2.686 296.797 2.988
202303 2.137 301.836 2.338
202306 1.966 305.109 2.128
202309 1.767 307.789 1.896
202312 1.358 306.746 1.462
202403 0.741 312.332 0.783
202406 0.414 314.175 0.435
202409 0.208 315.301 0.218
202412 -0.186 315.605 -0.195
202503 -0.333 319.799 -0.344
202506 -0.293 322.561 -0.300
202509 -0.452 324.800 -0.460
202512 -0.686 324.054 -0.699
202603 -0.973 330.213 -0.973

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 0.32 mean?
Reading International (FRA:46B) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.32 as of Jul. 29, 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 Reading International and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Reading International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Reading International ranks #113 out of 710 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Reading International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Reading International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.32 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 3.07. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Reading International's value of 0.32 is 67% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reading International ranks #113 out of 710 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Reading International has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reading International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GAIA and CRSF?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Reading International ranks #113 out of 710 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Reading International in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Reading International's value of 0.32 is 67% below this benchmark. Historically, Reading International's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Reading International 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.97, based on 710 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. Reading International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.32 is 67% 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 Reading International and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reading International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.32, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reading International stock overvalued right now?
Reading International (FRA:46B) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.32. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.17, compared to a current price of €1.12 — trading 4.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.32, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 67% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.97. Reading International's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Reading International (FRA:46B), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.32 as of Jul. 29, 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 Reading International (FRA:46B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reading International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.12 is trading 4.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.17.

Key valuation signals for FRA:46B:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.32 (51% below median its 10-year median of 0.65)
  • GF Value™: €1.17 vs. price of €1.12 (4.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67% below the Media - Diversified median (#113 of 710)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:46B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Reading International Business Description

Other Exchanges RDIB:USARDI:USA
Address 189 Second Avenue, Suite 2S, New York, NY, USA, 10003
Reading International Inc is a diversified company, engaged in the development, ownership, and operation of multiplex cinemas and retail and commercial real estate in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. It operates through two segments: the Cinema segment includes Reading Cinemas, Angelika Film Center, Consolidated Theatres, and City Cinemas; the Real Estate segment includes real estate development and the rental or licensing of retail, commercial and live theater assets.
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