Glacier Media (FRA:IA2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.31 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 82% Above Median

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FRA:IA2 Glacier Media Inc FRA:IA2
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What is Glacier Media Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Glacier Media FRA:IA2 39 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 82% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates FRA:IA2 with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.08. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 714 Media - Diversified companies, Glacier Media ranks better than 84.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Glacier Media's current share price is €0.202. Glacier Media's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.66. Glacier Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.31.

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

FRA:IA2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.17   Max: 0.29
Current: 0.29

During the past years, Glacier Media's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.29. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.17.

FRA:IA2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
84.59% of 714 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.985 vs FRA:IA2: 0.29

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.

Glacier Media's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.196. 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 €0.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Glacier Media  (FRA:IA2) 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.


Glacier Media Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Glacier Media Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Glacier Media'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.

Glacier Media Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Glacier Media 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 0.17 0.15 0.07 0.11 0.20

Glacier Media 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 0.11 0.11 0.13 0.20 0.27

FRA:IA2 vs NYT, WLY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Glacier Media'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.


Glacier Media Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Glacier Media 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.

Glacier Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.202/0.66
=0.31

* 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.

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

For example, Glacier Media'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)
=0.196/132.2623*132.2623
=0.196

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Glacier Media Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.726 102.002 0.941
201609 0.817 101.765 1.062
201612 0.863 101.449 1.125
201703 0.863 102.634 1.112
201706 0.816 103.029 1.048
201709 0.859 103.345 1.099
201712 0.799 103.345 1.023
201803 0.754 105.004 0.950
201806 0.821 105.557 1.029
201809 0.803 105.636 1.005
201812 0.786 105.399 0.986
201903 0.784 106.979 0.969
201906 1.024 107.690 1.258
201909 0.962 107.611 1.182
201912 0.966 107.769 1.186
202003 0.843 107.927 1.033
202006 0.797 108.401 0.972
202009 0.844 108.164 1.032
202012 0.875 108.559 1.066
202103 0.920 110.298 1.103
202106 0.930 111.720 1.101
202109 0.921 112.905 1.079
202112 0.930 113.774 1.081
202203 0.958 117.646 1.077
202206 0.989 120.806 1.083
202209 1.010 120.648 1.107
202212 0.795 120.964 0.869
202303 0.777 122.702 0.838
202306 0.751 124.203 0.800
202309 0.728 125.230 0.769
202312 0.291 125.072 0.308
202403 0.270 126.258 0.283
202406 0.252 127.522 0.261
202409 0.249 127.285 0.259
202412 0.176 127.364 0.183
202503 0.146 129.181 0.149
202506 0.125 129.892 0.127
202509 0.152 130.287 0.154
202512 0.199 130.366 0.202
202603 0.196 132.262 0.196

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 0.31 mean?
Glacier Media (FRA:IA2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31 as of Jul. 19, 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 Glacier Media and its competitors. This is 82% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Glacier Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Glacier Media ranks #110 out of 714 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Glacier Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Glacier Media's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31 is 82% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.29. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Glacier Media's value of 0.31 is 68.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Glacier Media ranks #110 out of 714 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Glacier Media has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Glacier Media's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Glacier Media ranks #110 out of 714 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Glacier Media in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Glacier Media's value of 0.31 is 68.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Glacier Media's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Glacier Media has consistently been below 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 0.99, based on 714 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. Glacier Media's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31 is 68.5% below 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 Glacier Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Glacier Media's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31, which is 82% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Glacier Media stock overvalued right now?
Glacier Media (FRA:IA2) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.08, compared to a current price of €0.20 — trading 152.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31, which is 82% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 68.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.99. Glacier Media's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Glacier Media (FRA:IA2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31 as of Jul. 19, 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 Glacier Media (FRA:IA2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glacier Media stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.20 is trading 152.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.08.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IA2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.31 (82% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
  • GF Value™: €0.08 vs. price of €0.20 (152.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#110 of 714)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IA2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Glacier Media Business Description

Other Exchanges GLMFF:USAGVC:Canada
Address 2188 Yukon Street, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V5Y 3P1
Glacier Media Inc offers information and marketing solutions. The company operates in four segments consists of Environmental Risk and Compliance Information, Commodity Information, Consumer Digital Information, and the Print Community Media segment. The company generates the highest revenue from the Environmental Risk and Compliance Information, which includes ERIS and STP ComplianceEHS, offering the company's business-to-business content, data, and information products, which are environmental risk assessment, environmental, health and safety compliance, and regulatory-related. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Canada.
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