Cineplex (FRA:CX0) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.81 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 64% Above Median

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FRA:CX0 Cineplex Inc FRA:CX0
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What is Cineplex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cineplex FRA:CX0 +1.32% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.81 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:CX0 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.21. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 703 Media - Diversified companies, Cineplex ranks worse than 81.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Cineplex's current share price is €7.70. Cineplex's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.74. Cineplex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.81.

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

FRA:CX0' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 1.71   Max: 4.33
Current: 2.62

During the past years, Cineplex's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.33. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 1.71.

FRA:CX0's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
81.08% of 703 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs FRA:CX0: 2.62

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.

Cineplex's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.041. 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 €2.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Cineplex  (FRA:CX0) 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.


Cineplex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cineplex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cineplex'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.

Cineplex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cineplex 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 1.32 0.88 1.07 1.90 2.13

Cineplex 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 1.62 2.02 2.22 2.13 2.30

FRA:CX0 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Cineplex'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.


Cineplex Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Cineplex 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.70/2.74
=2.81

* 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.

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

For example, Cineplex'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)
=-1.041/132.2623*132.2623
=-1.041

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Cineplex Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 8.103 102.002 10.507
201609 8.000 101.765 10.398
201612 8.349 101.449 10.885
201703 8.222 102.634 10.596
201706 7.644 103.029 9.813
201709 7.660 103.345 9.803
201712 7.407 103.345 9.480
201803 6.931 105.004 8.730
201806 7.206 105.557 9.029
201809 7.089 105.636 8.876
201812 7.015 105.399 8.803
201903 6.661 106.979 8.235
201906 6.570 107.690 8.069
201909 6.610 107.611 8.124
201912 6.379 107.769 7.829
202003 4.220 107.927 5.172
202006 3.224 108.401 3.934
202009 2.597 108.164 3.176
202012 0.246 108.559 0.300
202103 -0.689 110.298 -0.826
202106 -1.805 111.720 -2.137
202109 -2.115 112.905 -2.478
202112 -2.398 113.774 -2.788
202203 -2.946 117.646 -3.312
202206 -2.989 120.806 -3.272
202209 -2.653 120.648 -2.908
202212 -2.322 120.964 -2.539
202303 -2.584 122.702 -2.785
202306 -0.686 124.203 -0.731
202309 -0.330 125.230 -0.349
202312 -0.423 125.072 -0.447
202403 0.064 126.258 0.067
202406 -0.150 127.522 -0.156
202409 -0.416 127.285 -0.432
202412 -0.420 127.364 -0.436
202503 -0.753 129.181 -0.771
202506 -0.756 129.892 -0.770
202509 -0.707 130.287 -0.718
202512 -0.775 130.366 -0.786
202603 -1.041 132.262 -1.041

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 2.81 mean?
Cineplex (FRA:CX0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.81 as of Aug. 02, 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 Cineplex and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, Cineplex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 4.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Cineplex ranks #570 out of 703 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is Cineplex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cineplex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.81 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 4.33. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Cineplex's value of 2.81 is 189.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cineplex ranks #570 out of 703 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cineplex has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cineplex's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Cineplex ranks #570 out of 703 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cineplex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Cineplex's value of 2.81 is 189.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Cineplex's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 4.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Cineplex 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.97, based on 703 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. Cineplex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.81 is 189.7% 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 Cineplex 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. Cineplex's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.81, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cineplex stock overvalued right now?
Cineplex (FRA:CX0) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.81. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.21, compared to a current price of €7.70 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.81, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 189.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.97. Cineplex's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Cineplex (FRA:CX0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.81 as of Aug. 02, 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 Cineplex (FRA:CX0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cineplex stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.70 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.21.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CX0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.81 (64% above median its 10-year median of 1.71)
  • GF Value™: €7.21 vs. price of €7.70 (6.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 189.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#570 of 703)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CX0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cineplex Business Description

Address 1303 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON, CAN, M4T 2Y9
Cineplex Inc is a diversified media company that operates chains of movie theaters. The company has three reporting segments: film entertainment and content, media and amusement and leisure. The film entertainment and content segment include Theatre Exhibition, Theatre Food Services, Alternative Programming & Distribution and Digital Commerce. Media segment includes Cinema and Digital Place-Based Media. Amusement and leisure segment includes Location Based Entertainment. Key revenue is generated from Film Entertainment and Content.
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