Canadian Solar (FRA:L5A) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.40 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 69% Below Median

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FRA:L5A Canadian Solar Inc FRA:L5A
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What is Canadian Solar Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Canadian Solar FRA:L5A 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates FRA:L5A with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 725 Semiconductors companies, Canadian Solar ranks better than 92.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Canadian Solar's current share price is €11.30. Canadian Solar's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €28.51. Canadian Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.40.

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

FRA:L5A' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26   Med: 1.29   Max: 3.93
Current: 0.39

During the past years, Canadian Solar's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.93. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 1.29.

FRA:L5A's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
92.55% of 725 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.16 vs FRA:L5A: 0.39

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.

Canadian Solar's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €54.626. 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 €28.51 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Canadian Solar  (FRA:L5A) 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.


Canadian Solar Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Canadian Solar Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Solar'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.

Canadian Solar Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Canadian Solar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Canadian Solar 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 0.29 0.33 0.61 0.33 0.38

FRA:L5A vs JKS, ARRY, SHLS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, Canadian Solar'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.


Canadian Solar Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Canadian Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Canadian Solar 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.

Canadian Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.30/28.51
=0.40

* 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.

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

For example, Canadian Solar'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)
=54.626/133.5265*133.5265
=54.626

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Canadian Solar Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 14.446 101.765 18.955
201612 14.745 101.449 19.407
201703 14.503 102.634 18.868
201706 14.396 103.029 18.657
201709 14.453 103.345 18.674
201712 15.087 103.345 19.493
201803 15.872 105.004 20.183
201806 16.129 105.557 20.403
201809 17.662 105.636 22.325
201812 18.815 105.399 23.836
201903 19.348 106.979 24.149
201906 19.521 107.690 24.204
201909 20.924 107.611 25.963
201912 21.383 107.769 26.494
202003 22.733 107.927 28.125
202006 23.229 108.401 28.613
202009 26.084 108.164 32.200
202012 25.860 108.559 31.807
202103 26.663 110.298 32.278
202106 27.722 111.720 33.133
202109 29.369 112.905 34.733
202112 29.207 113.774 34.278
202203 0.000 117.646 0.000
202206 31.546 120.806 34.868
202209 33.746 120.648 37.348
202212 33.506 120.964 36.986
202303 34.994 122.702 38.081
202306 49.268 124.203 52.966
202309 53.426 125.230 56.965
202312 50.700 125.072 54.127
202403 51.663 126.258 54.637
202406 54.437 127.522 57.000
202409 57.113 127.285 59.914
202412 59.854 127.364 62.750
202503 56.946 129.181 58.862
202506 53.758 129.892 55.262
202509 55.394 130.287 56.771
202512 53.612 130.366 54.912
202603 55.682 132.262 56.214
202606 54.626 133.527 54.626

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 0.40 mean?
Canadian Solar (FRA:L5A) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.40 as of Sep. 15, 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 Canadian Solar and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, Canadian Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 3.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Solar ranks #54 out of 725 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Canadian Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Canadian Solar's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.40 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 3.93. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.16. Canadian Solar's value of 0.40 is 87.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Solar ranks #54 out of 725 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Canadian Solar has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JKS and ARRY?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Canadian Solar ranks #54 out of 725 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Canadian Solar in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.16. Canadian Solar's value of 0.40 is 87.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Solar's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 3.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 3.16, Canadian Solar 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.16, based on 725 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. Canadian Solar's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.40 is 87.3% 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 Canadian Solar and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Solar's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Solar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar (FRA:L5A) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.49, compared to a current price of €11.30 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 87.3% below the Semiconductors industry median of 3.16. Canadian Solar's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Canadian Solar (FRA:L5A), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40 as of Sep. 15, 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 Canadian Solar (FRA:L5A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €11.30 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.49. GuruFocus considers Canadian Solar to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:L5A:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.40 (69% below median its 10-year median of 1.29)
  • GF Value™: €11.49 vs. price of €11.30 (1.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 87.3% below the Semiconductors median (#54 of 725)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:L5A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Canadian Solar Business Description

Address 4273 King Street East, Suite 102, Kitchener, ON, CAN, N2P 2E9
Canadian Solar Inc is a Canadian solar technology and renewable energy company. It is a manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, a provider of battery energy storage solutions, and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. The company is organized in two segments: Manufacturing segment, comprising CS PowerTech, which focuses on manufacturing and sales of solar products, battery energy storage products, and other power technology products for the U.S. market and CSI Solar, which serves all other world-wide markets; and Recurrent Energy segment, which focuses on solar power and battery storage project development, asset sales, power services, and electricity revenue from its operating portfolio. It derives maximum revenue from Manufacturing segment.
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