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Amazon.comFRA:AMZ -0.53%94 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.29 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 45.94. GuruFocus rates FRA:AMZ with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €206.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 809 Retail - Cyclical companies, Amazon.com ranks worse than 96.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Amazon.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AMZ'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.51 Med: 45.94 Max: 76.24
Current: 17.12
During the past years, Amazon.com's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 76.24. The lowest was 14.51. And the median was 45.94.
FRA:AMZ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 96.66% of 809
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.24
vs FRA:AMZ: 17.12
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.
Amazon.com's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €35.545. 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 €12.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Amazon.com (FRA:AMZ) 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.
Amazon.com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Amazon.com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Amazon.com'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.
FRA:AMZ vs BABA, PDD, MELI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Amazon.com'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.
Amazon.com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Amazon.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amazon.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Amazon.com 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.
Amazon.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 17.29 mean?
Amazon.com (FRA:AMZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.29 as of Jul. 22, 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 Amazon.com and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 45.94. Over the past decade, Amazon.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 14.51 to 76.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Amazon.com ranks #782 out of 809 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 96.7%.
Is Amazon.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Amazon.com's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.29 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 45.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.51 to a high of 76.24. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Amazon.com's value of 17.29 is 1294.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amazon.com ranks #782 out of 809 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Amazon.com has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amazon.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BABA and PDD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Amazon.com ranks #782 out of 809 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Amazon.com in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Amazon.com's value of 17.29 is 1294.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Amazon.com's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 14.51 to 76.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.94 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Amazon.com 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 809 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. Amazon.com's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 17.29 is 1294.4% 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 Amazon.com 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. Amazon.com's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.29, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 45.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amazon.com stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amazon.com (FRA:AMZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €206.96, compared to a current price of €217.30 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.29, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 45.94 and 1294.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.24. Amazon.com's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 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 Amazon.com (FRA:AMZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 17.29 as of Jul. 22, 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 Amazon.com (FRA:AMZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amazon.com stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €217.30 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €206.96.
GuruFocus considers Amazon.com to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AMZ:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 17.29 (62% below median its 10-year median of 45.94)
GF Value™: €206.96 vs. price of €217.30 (5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1294.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#782 of 809)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AMZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 74% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services (17%), and advertising services (9%). International segments constitute 22% of Amazon's total revenue, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
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