Illumin Holdings (FRA:K3S0) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.76 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 60% Below Median

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FRA:K3S0 Illumin Holdings Inc FRA:K3S0
66 GF Score
Price €0.45
GF Value €1.29
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Illumin Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Illumin Holdings FRA:K3S0 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:K3S0 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.29 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 679 Media - Diversified companies, Illumin Holdings ranks better than 62.44% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), Illumin Holdings's current share price is €0.45. Illumin Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.59. Illumin Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.76.

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

FRA:K3S0' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55   Med: 1.88   Max: 3.72
Current: 0.71

During the past years, Illumin Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.72. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 1.88.

FRA:K3S0's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
62.44% of 679 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs FRA:K3S0: 0.71

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.

Illumin Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.742. 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 €0.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Illumin Holdings  (FRA:K3S0) 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.


Illumin Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Illumin Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Illumin 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.

Illumin Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Illumin Holdings 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.26 1.04

Illumin Holdings 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 2.06 1.48 1.04 0.75 0.63

FRA:K3S0 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Illumin 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.


Illumin Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Illumin 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.45/0.59
=0.76

* 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.

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

For example, Illumin 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)
=0.742/133.5265*133.5265
=0.742

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Illumin Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 -0.069 101.765 -0.091
201612 0.072 101.449 0.095
201703 0.284 102.634 0.369
201706 0.266 103.029 0.345
201709 0.250 103.345 0.323
201712 0.271 103.345 0.350
201803 0.201 105.004 0.256
201806 0.228 105.557 0.288
201809 0.235 105.636 0.297
201812 0.162 105.399 0.205
201903 0.139 106.979 0.173
201906 0.201 107.690 0.249
201909 0.193 107.611 0.239
201912 0.223 107.769 0.276
202003 0.206 107.927 0.255
202006 0.173 108.401 0.213
202009 0.192 108.164 0.237
202012 0.385 108.559 0.474
202103 0.435 110.298 0.527
202106 1.182 111.720 1.413
202109 1.211 112.905 1.432
202112 1.287 113.774 1.510
202203 1.299 117.646 1.474
202206 1.330 120.806 1.470
202209 1.381 120.648 1.528
202212 1.261 120.964 1.392
202303 1.209 122.702 1.316
202306 1.180 124.203 1.269
202309 1.125 125.230 1.200
202312 1.074 125.072 1.147
202403 1.017 126.258 1.076
202406 1.001 127.522 1.048
202409 0.973 127.285 1.021
202412 1.034 127.364 1.084
202503 0.968 129.181 1.001
202506 0.890 129.892 0.915
202509 0.836 130.287 0.857
202512 0.792 130.366 0.811
202603 0.773 132.262 0.780
202606 0.742 133.527 0.742

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 0.76 mean?
Illumin Holdings (FRA:K3S0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.76 as of Aug. 22, 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 Illumin Holdings and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 1.88. Over the past decade, Illumin Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 3.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Illumin Holdings ranks #255 out of 679 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Illumin Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Illumin Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.76 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 3.72. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Illumin Holdings' value of 0.76 is 23.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Illumin Holdings ranks #255 out of 679 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Illumin Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Illumin Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Illumin Holdings ranks #255 out of 679 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Illumin Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. Illumin Holdings' value of 0.76 is 23.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Illumin Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 3.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Illumin Holdings 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 679 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. Illumin Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.76 is 23.2% 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 Illumin Holdings 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. Illumin Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Illumin Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illumin Holdings (FRA:K3S0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.29, compared to a current price of €0.45 — trading 65.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 23.2% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.99. Illumin Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Illumin Holdings (FRA:K3S0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Aug. 22, 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 Illumin Holdings (FRA:K3S0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Illumin Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.45 is trading 65.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.29. GuruFocus considers Illumin Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:K3S0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.76 (60% below median its 10-year median of 1.88)
  • GF Value™: €1.29 vs. price of €0.45 (65.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.2% below the Media - Diversified median (#255 of 679)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:K3S0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Illumin Holdings Business Description

Address 70 University Avenue, Suite 1200, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2M4
Illumin Holdings Inc is a provider of targeted digital media solutions, enabling advertisers to connect intelligently with their audiences across online display, video, connected TV, social, and mobile campaigns. The group's geographic regions are the United States, Canada, Europe, LATAM, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the United States. Its product technologies are Platform, Canvas, Data Intelligence, and Channels.
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