AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.61 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 58% Below Median

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FRA:9AC AMC Global Media Inc FRA:9AC
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Price €8.50
GF Value €7.15
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is AMC Global Media Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AMC Global Media FRA:9AC -2.86% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:9AC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 711 Media - Diversified companies, AMC Global Media ranks better than 66.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), AMC Global Media's current share price is €8.50. AMC Global Media's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.85. AMC Global Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.61.

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

FRA:9AC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 1.45   Max: 102.29
Current: 0.6

During the past years, AMC Global Media's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 102.29. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 1.45.

FRA:9AC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
66.24% of 711 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs FRA:9AC: 0.60

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.

AMC Global Media's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €18.810. 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 €13.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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AMC Global Media  (FRA:9AC) 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.


AMC Global Media Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AMC Global Media Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AMC Global Media'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.

AMC Global Media Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AMC Global Media Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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AMC Global Media 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 0.52 0.44 0.55 0.62 0.42

FRA:9AC vs STRZ, PLAY, HUYA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, AMC Global Media'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.


AMC Global Media Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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AMC Global Media 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.

AMC Global Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.50/13.85
=0.61

* 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.

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

For example, AMC Global Media'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)
=18.81/330.2130*330.2130
=18.810

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

AMC Global Media Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.055 241.018 1.445
201609 1.386 241.428 1.896
201612 -0.416 241.432 -0.569
201703 0.437 243.801 0.592
201706 0.410 244.955 0.553
201709 0.727 246.819 0.973
201712 1.867 246.524 2.501
201803 3.126 249.554 4.136
201806 2.495 251.989 3.270
201809 3.989 252.439 5.218
201812 4.950 251.233 6.506
201903 7.094 254.202 9.215
201906 8.600 256.143 11.087
201909 10.271 256.759 13.209
201912 10.784 256.974 13.857
202003 10.531 258.115 13.473
202006 11.124 257.797 14.249
202009 12.196 260.280 15.473
202012 12.229 260.474 15.503
202103 13.400 264.877 16.705
202106 14.425 271.696 17.532
202109 16.844 274.310 20.277
202112 17.775 278.802 21.053
202203 19.577 287.504 22.485
202206 21.263 296.311 23.696
202209 23.563 296.808 26.215
202212 17.713 296.797 19.707
202303 19.819 301.836 21.682
202306 21.379 305.109 23.138
202309 22.602 307.789 24.249
202312 22.062 306.746 23.750
202403 22.566 312.332 23.858
202406 22.198 314.175 23.331
202409 22.823 315.301 23.902
202412 18.520 315.605 19.377
202503 18.305 319.799 18.901
202506 19.419 322.561 19.880
202509 20.642 324.800 20.986
202512 19.638 324.054 20.011
202603 18.810 330.213 18.810

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 0.61 mean?
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 as of Jul. 27, 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 AMC Global Media and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, AMC Global Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 102.29. According to the industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #240 out of 711 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is AMC Global Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AMC Global Media's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 102.29. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. AMC Global Media's value of 0.61 is 37.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #240 out of 711 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AMC Global Media has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Global Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to STRZ and PLAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #240 out of 711 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts AMC Global Media in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. AMC Global Media's value of 0.61 is 37.1% below this benchmark. Historically, AMC Global Media's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 102.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 0.97, AMC Global Media 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 711 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. AMC Global Media's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 is 37.1% 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 AMC Global Media 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. AMC Global Media's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMC Global Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.15, compared to a current price of €8.50 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 37.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.97. AMC Global Media's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Jul. 27, 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.50 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.15. GuruFocus considers AMC Global Media to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9AC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.61 (58% below median its 10-year median of 1.45)
  • GF Value™: €7.15 vs. price of €8.50 (18.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#240 of 711)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9AC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AMC Global Media Business Description

Other Exchanges AMCX:USA9AC:Germany
Address 11 Penn Plaza, New York, NY, USA, 10001
AMC Global Media owns several linear TV networks, including AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, its most widely distributed network,reached 55 million pay TV households in the US at the end of 2025. The firm also had nearly 10.5 million US streaming subscribers, with AMC+ as the flagship streaming platform. With both its linear networks and streaming offerings, the firm caters to specific niche audiences. Over the last 15 years, AMC has shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. It creates content through AMC Studios and also generates revenue from licensing content. Following an international divestiture at the end of 2023, domestic operations make up nearly 90% of total revenue.
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