Sea (FRA:931) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 13.10 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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FRA:931 Sea Ltd FRA:931
81 GF Score
Price €103.00
GF Value €127.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sea Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sea FRA:931 +1.48% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.10 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 11.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:931 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €127.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 756 Retail - Cyclical companies, Sea ranks worse than 96.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-31), Sea's current share price is €103.00. Sea's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.86. Sea's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 13.10.

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

FRA:931' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.85   Med: 11.49   Max: 17.48
Current: 13.28

During the past years, Sea's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 17.48. The lowest was 9.85. And the median was 11.49.

FRA:931's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.16% of 756 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs FRA:931: 13.28

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.

Sea's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €18.298. 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 €7.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Sea  (FRA:931) 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.


Sea Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sea Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sea'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.

Sea Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sea Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Sea Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.00 0.00 16.69 9.92 10.66

FRA:931 vs EBAY, MELI, DASH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Sea'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.


Sea Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sea's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sea 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=103.00/7.86
=13.10

* 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.

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

For example, Sea's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=18.298/333.9520*333.9520
=18.298

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Sea Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 -0.375 241.432 -0.519
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 -0.781 244.955 -1.065
201709 -1.121 246.819 -1.517
201712 1.183 246.524 1.603
201803 0.700 249.554 0.937
201806 0.584 251.989 0.774
201809 0.063 252.439 0.083
201812 -0.624 251.233 -0.829
201903 3.042 254.202 3.996
201906 2.738 256.143 3.570
201909 2.455 256.759 3.193
201912 2.258 256.974 2.934
202003 1.788 258.115 2.313
202006 1.554 257.797 2.013
202009 1.285 260.280 1.649
202012 5.432 260.474 6.964
202103 5.503 264.877 6.938
202106 5.527 271.696 6.793
202109 11.988 274.310 14.594
202112 11.740 278.802 14.062
202203 10.157 287.504 11.798
202206 9.049 296.311 10.199
202209 8.758 296.808 9.854
202212 9.554 296.797 10.750
202303 10.042 301.836 11.110
202306 10.567 305.109 11.566
202309 10.588 307.789 11.488
202312 10.565 306.746 11.502
202403 10.680 312.332 11.419
202406 11.108 314.175 11.807
202409 12.108 315.301 12.824
202412 13.572 315.605 14.361
202503 14.005 319.799 14.625
202506 14.172 322.561 14.672
202509 14.216 324.800 14.617
202512 17.507 324.054 18.042
202603 18.152 330.213 18.358
202606 18.298 333.952 18.298

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 13.10 mean?
Sea (FRA:931) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.10 as of Aug. 31, 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 Sea and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 11.49. Over the past decade, Sea's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 9.85 to 17.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Sea ranks #727 out of 756 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Sea's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sea's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.10 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 11.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.85 to a high of 17.48. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Sea's value of 13.10 is 956.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sea ranks #727 out of 756 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sea has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sea's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EBAY and MELI?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Sea ranks #727 out of 756 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sea in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Sea's value of 13.10 is 956.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sea's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 9.85 to 17.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.49 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Sea 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.24, based on 756 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. Sea's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.10 is 956.5% 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 Sea and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sea's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.10, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 11.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sea stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sea (FRA:931) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €127.40, compared to a current price of €103.00 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.10, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 11.49 and 956.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.24. Sea's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Sea (FRA:931), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.10 as of Aug. 31, 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 Sea (FRA:931) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sea stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €103.00 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €127.40. GuruFocus considers Sea to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:931:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 13.10 (14% above median its 10-year median of 11.49)
  • GF Value™: €127.40 vs. price of €103.00 (19.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 956.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#727 of 756)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:931 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sea Business Description

Address 1 Fusionopolis Place, No. 17-10, Galaxis, Singapore, SGP, 138522
Sea started as a gaming business, Garena, but in 2015 expanded into e-commerce. Sea operates Southeast Asia's largest e-commerce company, Shopee, in terms of gross merchandise value. Shopee is a hybrid consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer marketplace platform operating in Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Brazil. For Garena, Free Fire is the key revenue-generating game. Sea's third business, Monee, provides lending, payment, digital banking, and insurance services. As of March 2025, Forrest Li, the founder, chair, and CEO, owned 59.1% of the voting power. Tencent owned 18.5% of issued shares with no voting power.
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