GRMN (Garmin) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.50 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 95% Above Median

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What is Garmin Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Garmin GRMN +0.92% 97 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.50 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 4.87. GuruFocus rates GRMN with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $238.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,975 Hardware companies, Garmin ranks worse than 91.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Garmin's current share price is $297.55. Garmin's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $31.33. Garmin's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 9.50.

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

GRMN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.18   Med: 4.87   Max: 9.41
Current: 9.41

During the past years, Garmin's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.41. The lowest was 3.18. And the median was 4.87.

GRMN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.19% of 1975 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.01 vs GRMN: 9.41

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.

Garmin's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $46.804. 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 $31.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Garmin  (NYSE:GRMN) 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.


Garmin Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Garmin Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Garmin'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.

Garmin Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Garmin Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Garmin 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 7.34 8.49 6.87 7.61 7.58

GRMN vs KEYS, COHR, TDY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Garmin'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.


Garmin Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Garmin 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=297.55/31.33
=9.50

* 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.

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

For example, Garmin'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)
=46.804/108.5400*108.5400
=46.804

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 108.5400.

Garmin Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 17.842 99.604 19.443
201612 18.126 99.380 19.797
201703 19.675 100.040 21.347
201706 18.564 100.285 20.092
201709 19.412 100.254 21.017
201712 20.471 100.213 22.172
201803 21.203 100.836 22.823
201806 19.910 101.435 21.305
201809 20.935 101.246 22.443
201812 21.973 100.906 23.635
201903 22.730 101.571 24.290
201906 21.835 102.044 23.225
201909 23.045 101.396 24.669
201912 25.138 101.063 26.998
202003 25.832 101.048 27.747
202006 24.792 100.743 26.711
202009 26.691 100.585 28.802
202012 28.794 100.241 31.178
202103 29.748 100.800 32.032
202106 29.036 101.352 31.095
202109 30.442 101.533 32.543
202112 31.744 101.776 33.854
202203 32.356 103.205 34.029
202206 30.384 104.783 31.473
202209 30.587 104.835 31.668
202212 32.378 104.666 33.576
202303 33.455 106.245 34.178
202306 31.983 106.576 32.573
202309 33.175 106.570 33.788
202312 36.564 106.461 37.278
202403 37.725 107.355 38.141
202406 36.437 107.991 36.622
202409 39.069 107.468 39.459
202412 40.778 107.128 41.315
202503 42.444 107.722 42.766
202506 42.199 108.075 42.381
202509 44.069 107.710 44.409
202512 46.582 107.200 47.164
202603 48.061 108.060 48.274
202606 46.804 108.540 46.804

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 9.50 mean?
Garmin (GRMN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.50 as of Jul. 30, 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 Garmin and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 4.87. Over the past decade, Garmin's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.18 to 9.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Garmin ranks #1801 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Garmin's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Garmin's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.50 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 4.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.18 to a high of 9.41. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Garmin's value of 9.50 is 372.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Garmin ranks #1801 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Garmin has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Garmin's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KEYS and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Garmin ranks #1801 out of 1975 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Garmin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Garmin's value of 9.50 is 372.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Garmin's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.18 to 9.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.87 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Garmin 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 a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.01, based on 1,975 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. Garmin's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.50 is 372.6% 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 Garmin and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Garmin's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.50, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 4.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Garmin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garmin (GRMN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $238.92, compared to a current price of $297.55 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.50, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 4.87 and 372.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.01. Garmin's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Garmin (GRMN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.50 as of Jul. 30, 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 Garmin (GRMN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Garmin stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $297.55 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $238.92. GuruFocus considers Garmin to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GRMN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.50 (95% above median its 10-year median of 4.87)
  • GF Value™: $238.92 vs. price of $297.55 (24.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 372.6% above the Hardware median (#1801 of 1975)

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


Garmin Business Description

Address Muhlentalstrasse 36/38, Schaffhausen, CHE, 8200
Garmin produces GPS-enabled hardware and software for five sectors: fitness, outdoors, automotive, aviation, and marine. Garmin has built a strong reputation for durable, high-precision devices through a vertically integrated design and manufacturing approach. The company's product lines include smartwatches, fitness trackers, communication equipment, and a comprehensive suite of systems for marine and aviation navigation. Garmin operates globally, with its business focused primarily on North America and Europe.
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