IHCPF (Inchcape) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.17 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — Near Median

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IHCPF Inchcape PLC IHCPF
82 GF Score
Price $11.00
GF Value $10.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Inchcape Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Inchcape IHCPF 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.17 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates IHCPF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Vehicles & Parts companies, Inchcape ranks worse than 64.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Inchcape's current share price is $11.00. Inchcape's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $5.06. Inchcape's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.17.

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

IHCPF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28   Med: 2.07   Max: 2.81
Current: 2.08

During the past 13 years, Inchcape's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.81. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 2.07.

IHCPF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.46% of 1027 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs IHCPF: 2.08

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.

Inchcape's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $4.677. 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 $5.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Inchcape  (OTCPK:IHCPF) 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.


Inchcape Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Inchcape Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inchcape'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.

Inchcape Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Inchcape 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 2.70 2.23 1.90 1.99 1.94

Inchcape Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.90 0.00 1.99 0.00 1.94

IHCPF vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Inchcape'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.


Inchcape Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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Inchcape 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.00/5.06
=2.17

* 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.

Inchcape's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Inchcape's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=4.677/139.9000*139.9000
=4.677

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

Inchcape Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 3.985 102.200 5.455
201712 4.485 105.000 5.976
201812 4.081 107.100 5.331
201912 4.129 108.500 5.324
202012 3.561 109.400 4.554
202112 3.842 114.700 4.686
202212 4.986 125.300 5.567
202312 4.673 130.500 5.010
202412 4.425 135.100 4.582
202512 4.677 139.900 4.677

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 2.17 mean?
Inchcape (IHCPF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.17 as of Jul. 26, 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 Inchcape and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.07. Over the past decade, Inchcape's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 2.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Inchcape ranks #662 out of 1027 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Inchcape's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Inchcape's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.17 is near median its 10-year median of 2.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 2.81. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Inchcape's value of 2.17 is 72.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inchcape ranks #662 out of 1027 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Inchcape has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inchcape's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Inchcape ranks #662 out of 1027 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Inchcape in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Inchcape's value of 2.17 is 72.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Inchcape's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 2.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Inchcape 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 1.26, based on 1,027 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. Inchcape's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.17 is 72.2% 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 Inchcape and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inchcape's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inchcape stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inchcape (IHCPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.85, compared to a current price of $11.00 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 72.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.26. Inchcape's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 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 Inchcape (IHCPF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.17 as of Jul. 26, 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 Inchcape (IHCPF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inchcape stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.00 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.85. GuruFocus considers Inchcape to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for IHCPF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.17 (near median its 10-year median of 2.07)
  • GF Value™: $10.85 vs. price of $11.00 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#662 of 1027)

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


Inchcape Business Description

Other Exchanges INCHl:UKINCH:UKIJCA:Germany
Address 22a St James\'s Square, London, GBR, SW1Y 5LP
Inchcape PLC is engaged in the automotive distribution business, focusing on the sale and distribution of new and used vehicles along with after-sales services. The group has three reportable segments: APAC, Europe & Africa, and Americas. It is involved in the exclusive distribution, sales, and marketing of new vehicles and parts, as well as logistics services and aftersales activities, including servicing, body shop repairs, and parts sales across its operating regions.
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