Generac Holdings (FRA:G84) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.68 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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FRA:G84 Generac Holdings Inc FRA:G84
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Price €170.50
GF Value €139.21
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Generac Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Generac Holdings FRA:G84 +2.65% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.68 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 9.27. GuruFocus rates FRA:G84 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €139.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,261 Industrial Products companies, Generac Holdings ranks worse than 85.14% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Generac Holdings's current share price is €170.50. Generac Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €25.53. Generac Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.68.

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

FRA:G84' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.34   Med: 9.27   Max: 42.68
Current: 6.65

During the past years, Generac Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 42.68. The lowest was 4.34. And the median was 9.27.

FRA:G84's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.14% of 2261 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.07 vs FRA:G84: 6.65

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.

Generac Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €42.331. 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 €25.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Generac Holdings  (FRA:G84) 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.


Generac Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Generac Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Generac Holdings'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.

Generac Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Generac Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Generac Holdings Quarterly Data
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FRA:G84 vs WTS, GGG, DCI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Generac Holdings'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.


Generac Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Generac Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Generac Holdings 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.

Generac Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=170.50/25.53
=6.68

* 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.

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

For example, Generac Holdings'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)
=42.331/333.9520*333.9520
=42.331

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Generac Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 5.539 241.428 7.662
201612 6.065 241.432 8.389
201703 6.253 243.801 8.565
201706 6.124 244.955 8.349
201709 6.382 246.819 8.635
201712 7.506 246.524 10.168
201803 7.392 249.554 9.892
201806 8.440 251.989 11.185
201809 9.549 252.439 12.632
201812 10.759 251.233 14.301
201903 11.428 254.202 15.013
201906 12.287 256.143 16.019
201909 13.564 256.759 17.642
201912 14.851 256.974 19.300
202003 14.781 258.115 19.124
202006 15.525 257.797 20.111
202009 16.620 260.280 21.324
202012 18.183 260.474 23.312
202103 20.345 264.877 25.651
202106 21.815 271.696 26.814
202109 24.012 274.310 29.233
202112 30.747 278.802 36.829
202203 32.824 287.504 38.127
202206 35.848 296.311 40.402
202209 36.966 296.808 41.592
202212 34.697 296.797 39.041
202303 35.126 301.836 38.863
202306 35.878 305.109 39.270
202309 36.093 307.789 39.161
202312 35.685 306.746 38.850
202403 36.057 312.332 38.553
202406 36.592 314.175 38.895
202409 36.488 315.301 38.646
202412 39.959 315.605 42.282
202503 38.659 319.799 40.370
202506 37.985 322.561 39.326
202509 38.382 324.800 39.464
202512 38.313 324.054 39.483
202603 39.378 330.213 39.824
202606 42.331 333.952 42.331

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 6.68 mean?
Generac Holdings (FRA:G84) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.68 as of Aug. 04, 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 Generac Holdings and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 9.27. Over the past decade, Generac Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.34 to 42.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Generac Holdings ranks #1925 out of 2261 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Generac Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Generac Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.68 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 9.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.34 to a high of 42.68. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Generac Holdings' value of 6.68 is 222.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Generac Holdings ranks #1925 out of 2261 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Generac Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Generac Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WTS and GGG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Generac Holdings ranks #1925 out of 2261 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Generac Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07. Generac Holdings' value of 6.68 is 222.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Generac Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.34 to 42.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.27 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Generac Holdings 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.07, based on 2,261 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. Generac Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.68 is 222.7% 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 Generac Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Generac Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.68, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 9.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Generac Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generac Holdings (FRA:G84) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €139.21, compared to a current price of €170.50 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.68, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 9.27 and 222.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.07. Generac Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Generac Holdings (FRA:G84), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.68 as of Aug. 04, 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 Generac Holdings (FRA:G84) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generac Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €170.50 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €139.21. GuruFocus considers Generac Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:G84:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.68 (28% below median its 10-year median of 9.27)
  • GF Value™: €139.21 vs. price of €170.50 (22.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 222.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1925 of 2261)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:G84 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Generac Holdings Business Description

Address S45 W29290 Highway 59, Waukesha, WI, USA, 53189
Generac designs and manufactures power generation equipment serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. It offers standby generators, portable generators, lighting, outdoor power equipment, and a suite of clean energy products. Sales generated in the United States account for the majority of total sales.
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