Groupon (FRA:G5NA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.26 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 122% Above Median

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FRA:G5NA Groupon Inc FRA:G5NA
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What is Groupon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Groupon FRA:G5NA +0.35% 52 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.26 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 1.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:G5NA with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Interactive Media companies, Groupon ranks worse than 73.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Groupon's current share price is €17.24. Groupon's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.29. Groupon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.26.

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

FRA:G5NA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 1.47   Max: 4.5
Current: 3.27

During the past years, Groupon's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.50. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 1.47.

FRA:G5NA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.31% of 341 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.48 vs FRA:G5NA: 3.27

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.

Groupon's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-1.545. 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 €5.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Groupon  (FRA:G5NA) 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.


Groupon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Groupon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Groupon'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.

Groupon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Groupon 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 1.49 0.61 1.10 1.31 2.55

Groupon 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 4.16 3.14 2.55 1.81 3.90

FRA:G5NA vs EVER, MOMO, UPWK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Groupon'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.


Groupon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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Groupon 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=17.24/5.29
=3.26

* 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.

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

For example, Groupon'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)
=-1.545/333.9520*333.9520
=-1.545

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Groupon Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.527 241.428 13.178
201612 8.876 241.432 12.277
201703 6.989 243.801 9.573
201706 5.914 244.955 8.063
201709 5.623 246.819 7.608
201712 7.575 246.524 10.261
201803 10.028 249.554 13.419
201806 8.160 251.989 10.814
201809 9.939 252.439 13.148
201812 11.778 251.233 15.656
201903 10.629 254.202 13.964
201906 9.537 256.143 12.434
201909 9.684 256.759 12.595
201912 12.532 256.974 16.286
202003 6.089 258.115 7.878
202006 3.648 257.797 4.726
202009 2.908 260.280 3.731
202012 3.068 260.474 3.933
202103 1.899 264.877 2.394
202106 1.563 271.696 1.921
202109 4.290 274.310 5.223
202112 6.251 278.802 7.488
202203 5.604 287.504 6.509
202206 3.821 296.311 4.306
202209 3.217 296.808 3.620
202212 0.262 296.797 0.295
202303 -0.751 301.836 -0.831
202306 -0.739 305.109 -0.809
202309 -1.455 307.789 -1.579
202312 -1.170 306.746 -1.274
202403 0.972 312.332 1.039
202406 0.941 314.175 1.000
202409 0.906 315.301 0.960
202412 0.979 315.605 1.036
202503 1.057 319.799 1.104
202506 1.098 322.561 1.137
202509 -1.245 324.800 -1.280
202512 -0.892 324.054 -0.919
202603 -1.394 330.213 -1.410
202606 -1.545 333.952 -1.545

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 3.26 mean?
Groupon (FRA:G5NA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.26 as of Aug. 20, 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 Groupon and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 1.47. Over the past decade, Groupon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 4.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Groupon ranks #250 out of 341 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Groupon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Groupon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.26 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 1.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 4.50. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48. Groupon's value of 3.26 is 120.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Groupon ranks #250 out of 341 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Groupon has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Groupon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EVER and MOMO?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Groupon ranks #250 out of 341 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Groupon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48. Groupon's value of 3.26 is 120.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Groupon's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 4.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.47 vs. the industry median of 1.48, Groupon 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.48, based on 341 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. Groupon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.26 is 120.3% 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 Groupon and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Groupon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.26, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Groupon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupon (FRA:G5NA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.97, compared to a current price of €17.24 — trading 57.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.26, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 1.47 and 120.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.48. Groupon's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Groupon (FRA:G5NA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.26 as of Aug. 20, 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 Groupon (FRA:G5NA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupon stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €17.24 is trading 57.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.97. GuruFocus considers Groupon to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:G5NA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.26 (122% above median its 10-year median of 1.47)
  • GF Value™: €10.97 vs. price of €17.24 (57.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 120.3% above the Interactive Media median (#250 of 341)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:G5NA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Groupon Business Description

Address 35 West Wacker Drive, 25th Floor, Chicago, IL, USA, 60601
Groupon Inc is a globalised, scaled two-sided marketplace that connects consumers to merchants. Its categories include Local: local inventory includes things to do, beauty and wellness, food and drink, home and automotive services, online services, as well as other types of experiences and services. Goods: Includes merchandise across multiple product lines, such as electronics, sporting goods, jewelry, toys, household items and apparel, and Travel: Features travel experiences at both discounted and market rates, including hotels, airfare, and package deals covering both domestic and international travel. The company operates in two segments, North America and International, with the majority of revenue from the Local category from the North America Segment.
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