Tesla (HAM:TL0) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 35.39 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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What is Tesla Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Tesla HAM:TL0 -2.97% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 35.39 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 43.96. GuruFocus rates HAM:TL0 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €253.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Vehicles & Parts companies, Tesla ranks worse than 99.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Tesla's current share price is €331.65. Tesla's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.37. Tesla's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 35.39.

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

HAM:TL0' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.14   Med: 43.96   Max: 209.53
Current: 34.59

During the past years, Tesla's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 209.53. The lowest was 17.14. And the median was 43.96.

HAM:TL0's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
99.42% of 1032 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs HAM:TL0: 34.59

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.

Tesla's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €19.377. 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 €9.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Tesla  (HAM:TL0) 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.


Tesla Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Tesla Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tesla'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.

Tesla Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Tesla Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Tesla 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 30.62 34.81 45.54 43.78 33.76

HAM:TL0 vs GM, F, RIVN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Tesla'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.


Tesla Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tesla's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tesla 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=331.65/9.37
=35.39

* 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.

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

For example, Tesla'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)
=19.377/330.2130*330.2130
=19.377

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Tesla Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.010 241.018 1.384
201609 1.063 241.428 1.454
201612 1.859 241.432 2.543
201703 1.894 243.801 2.565
201706 1.816 244.955 2.448
201709 1.568 246.819 2.098
201712 1.414 246.524 1.894
201803 1.418 249.554 1.876
201806 1.307 251.989 1.713
201809 1.501 252.439 1.963
201812 1.671 251.233 2.196
201903 1.565 254.202 2.033
201906 1.883 256.143 2.428
201909 2.031 256.759 2.612
201912 2.193 256.974 2.818
202003 2.992 258.115 3.828
202006 3.131 257.797 4.011
202009 4.786 260.280 6.072
202012 6.343 260.474 8.041
202103 6.692 264.877 8.343
202106 6.974 271.696 8.476
202109 7.634 274.310 9.190
202112 8.621 278.802 10.211
202203 9.958 287.504 11.437
202206 11.019 296.311 12.280
202209 12.745 296.808 14.179
202212 13.338 296.797 14.840
202303 14.163 301.836 15.495
202306 14.869 305.109 16.092
202309 15.759 307.789 16.907
202312 18.033 306.746 19.413
202403 18.573 312.332 19.636
202406 19.329 314.175 20.316
202409 19.647 315.301 20.576
202412 21.652 315.605 22.654
202503 21.445 319.799 22.143
202506 20.791 322.561 21.284
202509 20.498 324.800 20.840
202512 18.700 324.054 19.055
202603 19.377 330.213 19.377

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 35.39 mean?
Tesla (HAM:TL0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 35.39 as of Jul. 20, 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 Tesla and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 43.96. Over the past decade, Tesla's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 17.14 to 209.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesla ranks #1026 out of 1032 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 99.4%.
Is Tesla's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Tesla's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 35.39 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 43.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.14 to a high of 209.53. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Tesla's value of 35.39 is 2686.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tesla ranks #1026 out of 1032 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tesla has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesla's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GM and F?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Tesla ranks #1026 out of 1032 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Tesla in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Tesla's value of 35.39 is 2686.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Tesla's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 17.14 to 209.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.96 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Tesla 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.27, based on 1,032 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. Tesla's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 35.39 is 2686.6% 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 Tesla and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tesla's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 35.39, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 43.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesla stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesla (HAM:TL0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €253.54, compared to a current price of €331.65 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 35.39, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 43.96 and 2686.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.27. Tesla's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Tesla (HAM:TL0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 35.39 as of Jul. 20, 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 Tesla (HAM:TL0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesla stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €331.65 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €253.54. GuruFocus considers Tesla to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:TL0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 35.39 (19% below median its 10-year median of 43.96)
  • GF Value™: €253.54 vs. price of €331.65 (30.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2686.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1026 of 1032)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:TL0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tesla Business Description

Address 1 Tesla Road, Austin, TX, USA, 78725
Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of real-world artificial intelligence software, which includes autonomous driving and humanoid robots. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include a midsize sedan and crossover SUV in the entry-level luxury category, a luxury light truck, and a semitruck. Tesla also runs a robotaxi service in four US metropolitan areas. Global deliveries in 2025 were nearly 1.64 million vehicles. Additionally, the company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties, including utilities, solar panels, and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network and a US auto insurance business.
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