Bridgestone (FRA:BGTA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.88 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:BGTA Bridgestone Corp FRA:BGTA
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What is Bridgestone Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bridgestone FRA:BGTA -0.92% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates FRA:BGTA with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.53. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 927 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bridgestone ranks worse than 63.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-30), Bridgestone's current share price is €10.80. Bridgestone's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.76. Bridgestone's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.88.

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

FRA:BGTA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21   Med: 1.73   Max: 2.73
Current: 1.86

During the past years, Bridgestone's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.73. The lowest was 1.21. And the median was 1.73.

FRA:BGTA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63.65% of 927 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.23 vs FRA:BGTA: 1.86

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.

Bridgestone's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €8.167. 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 €5.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Bridgestone  (FRA:BGTA) 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.


Bridgestone Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bridgestone Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bridgestone'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.

Bridgestone Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bridgestone 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 1.74 1.46 1.65 1.36 1.66

Bridgestone 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 1.45 1.65 1.66 1.52 1.55

FRA:BGTA vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Bridgestone'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.


Bridgestone Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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Bridgestone 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.80/5.76
=1.88

* 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.

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

For example, Bridgestone'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)
=8.167/113.6000*113.6000
=8.167

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Bridgestone Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 5.674 98.000 6.577
201612 5.965 98.400 6.886
201703 5.928 98.100 6.865
201706 5.988 98.500 6.906
201709 5.729 98.800 6.587
201712 5.837 99.400 6.671
201803 6.183 99.200 7.081
201806 6.470 99.200 7.409
201809 6.595 99.900 7.499
201812 6.356 99.700 7.242
201903 6.287 99.700 7.164
201906 6.427 99.800 7.316
201909 6.587 100.100 7.475
201912 6.882 100.500 7.779
202003 7.101 100.300 8.043
202006 6.866 99.900 7.808
202009 6.530 99.900 7.426
202012 6.045 99.300 6.916
202103 6.866 99.900 7.808
202106 6.907 99.500 7.886
202109 7.114 100.100 8.073
202112 7.258 100.100 8.237
202203 7.458 101.100 8.380
202206 7.496 101.800 8.365
202209 7.781 103.100 8.573
202212 7.581 104.100 8.273
202303 7.723 104.400 8.404
202306 7.928 105.200 8.561
202309 7.862 106.200 8.410
202312 7.799 106.800 8.296
202403 7.927 107.200 8.400
202406 8.166 108.200 8.574
202409 8.002 108.900 8.347
202412 8.458 110.700 8.680
202503 8.131 111.100 8.314
202506 7.840 111.700 7.973
202509 7.691 112.000 7.801
202512 7.856 113.000 7.898
202603 7.943 112.700 8.006
202606 8.167 113.600 8.167

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 1.88 mean?
Bridgestone (FRA:BGTA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 as of Aug. 30, 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 Bridgestone and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.73. Over the past decade, Bridgestone's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 2.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Bridgestone ranks #590 out of 927 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Bridgestone's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bridgestone's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 is near median its 10-year median of 1.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 2.73. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. Bridgestone's value of 1.88 is 52.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bridgestone ranks #590 out of 927 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bridgestone has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bridgestone's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bridgestone ranks #590 out of 927 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bridgestone in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. Bridgestone's value of 1.88 is 52.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Bridgestone's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 2.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Bridgestone 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 1.23, based on 927 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. Bridgestone's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 is 52.8% 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 Bridgestone and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bridgestone's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bridgestone stock overvalued right now?
Bridgestone (FRA:BGTA) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.53, compared to a current price of €10.80 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 52.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.23. Bridgestone's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Bridgestone (FRA:BGTA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88 as of Aug. 30, 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 Bridgestone (FRA:BGTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bridgestone stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.80 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.53.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BGTA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.88 (near median its 10-year median of 1.73)
  • GF Value™: €7.53 vs. price of €10.80 (43.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#590 of 927)

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


Bridgestone Business Description

Address 1-1 Kyobashi 3-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-8340
Bridgestone Corp is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing tires and diversified products. The company manufactures tires and tubes for passenger cars, trucks and buses, construction and mining vehicles, industrial machinery, agricultural machinery, aircraft, motorcycles and scooters, and others. Its tire operations include retread business, automotive maintenance and repairs, retail business, and raw material supplies, as well as tire development, manufacturing, and marketing. The company also provides diversified products that include industrial products, chemical products, automotive components, construction materials, electronic equipment, bicycles, and sporting goods.
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