Asbury Automotive Group (FRA:AWG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.38 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 51% Below Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

FRA:AWG Asbury Automotive Group Inc FRA:AWG
89 GF Score
Price €196.00
GF Value €243.13
! 4 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Asbury Automotive Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Asbury Automotive Group FRA:AWG +3.16% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 4.81. GuruFocus rates FRA:AWG with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €243.13. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Vehicles & Parts companies, Asbury Automotive Group ranks worse than 68.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Asbury Automotive Group's current share price is €196.00. Asbury Automotive Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €82.48. Asbury Automotive Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.38.

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

FRA:AWG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.87   Med: 4.81   Max: 10.07
Current: 2.35

During the past years, Asbury Automotive Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.07. The lowest was 1.87. And the median was 4.81.

FRA:AWG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
68.26% of 1027 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs FRA:AWG: 2.35

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.

Asbury Automotive Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €182.692. 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 €82.48 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


Asbury Automotive Group  (FRA:AWG) 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.


Asbury Automotive Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Asbury Automotive Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Asbury Automotive Group'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.

Asbury Automotive Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Asbury Automotive Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.43 4.63 4.22 3.49 2.60

Asbury Automotive Group 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 2.95 2.99 2.88 2.60 2.04

FRA:AWG vs GPI, OPLN, CARG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Asbury Automotive Group'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.


Asbury Automotive Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


FRA:AWG
89GF Score
Asbury Automotive Group Inc FRA:AWG
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Asbury Automotive Group 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.

Asbury Automotive Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=196.00/82.48
=2.38

* 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.

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

For example, Asbury Automotive Group'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)
=182.692/330.2130*330.2130
=182.692

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Asbury Automotive Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 8.820 241.018 12.084
201609 10.277 241.428 14.056
201612 12.476 241.432 17.064
201703 13.182 243.801 17.854
201706 13.545 244.955 18.259
201709 13.995 246.819 18.724
201712 16.004 246.524 21.437
201803 16.678 249.554 22.069
201806 18.946 251.989 24.827
201809 20.501 252.439 26.817
201812 21.500 251.233 28.259
201903 23.010 254.202 29.890
201906 25.443 256.143 32.800
201909 28.221 256.759 36.295
201912 30.170 256.974 38.769
202003 30.998 258.115 39.657
202006 32.827 257.797 42.048
202009 35.741 260.280 45.344
202012 38.596 260.474 48.930
202103 43.349 264.877 54.042
202106 49.278 271.696 59.891
202109 57.190 274.310 68.845
202112 80.915 278.802 95.836
202203 89.549 287.504 102.852
202206 103.029 296.311 114.817
202209 120.599 296.808 134.172
202212 127.067 296.797 141.373
202303 132.254 301.836 144.688
202306 137.654 305.109 148.980
202309 147.929 307.789 158.706
202312 146.306 306.746 157.499
202403 152.645 312.332 161.384
202406 154.871 314.175 162.777
202409 154.670 315.301 161.985
202412 170.773 315.605 178.677
202503 170.494 319.799 176.046
202506 166.565 322.561 170.516
202509 169.949 324.800 172.781
202512 172.852 324.054 176.137
202603 182.692 330.213 182.692

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 2.38 mean?
Asbury Automotive Group (FRA:AWG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 as of Jul. 26, 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 Asbury Automotive Group and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 4.81. Over the past decade, Asbury Automotive Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.87 to 10.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #701 out of 1027 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Asbury Automotive Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Asbury Automotive Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 4.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.87 to a high of 10.07. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Asbury Automotive Group's value of 2.38 is 88.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #701 out of 1027 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asbury Automotive Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asbury Automotive Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GPI and OPLN?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Asbury Automotive Group ranks #701 out of 1027 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Asbury Automotive Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Asbury Automotive Group's value of 2.38 is 88.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Asbury Automotive Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.87 to 10.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.81 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Asbury Automotive Group 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.26, based on 1,027 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. Asbury Automotive Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 is 88.9% 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 Asbury Automotive Group and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asbury Automotive Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 4.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asbury Automotive Group stock overvalued right now?
Asbury Automotive Group (FRA:AWG) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38. The stock's GF Value™ is €243.13, compared to a current price of €196.00 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 4.81 and 88.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.26. Asbury Automotive Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Asbury Automotive Group (FRA:AWG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38 as of Jul. 26, 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 Asbury Automotive Group (FRA:AWG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asbury Automotive Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €196.00 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €243.13.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AWG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.38 (51% below median its 10-year median of 4.81)
  • GF Value™: €243.13 vs. price of €196.00 (19.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#701 of 1027)

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


Asbury Automotive Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ABG:USA
Address 6655 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30328
Asbury Automotive Group is a regional collection of automobile dealerships that went public in March 2002. The company operates 158 new-vehicle stores and 37 collision centers. Over 70% of new-vehicle revenue is from luxury and import brands. Asbury also offers third-party financing and insurance products and its own F&I products via Total Care Auto. Asbury operates in 14 states (mostly in Rocky Mountain states, Texas, the Northeast, and Southeast). Asbury store brands include Herb Chambers in the Northeast, McDavid and Park Place in Texas, Koons in the Washington, D.C. area, and the Larry H. Miller brand in the Western US. Asbury generated about $18 billion of revenue in 2025 and is based in the Atlanta area. The firm targets at least $30 billion of revenue sometime around 2030.
89GF Score

Get the complete analysis for FRA:AWG

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€196.00
Price
€243.13
GF Value