ITRN (Ituran Location and Control) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.21 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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ITRN Ituran Location and Control Ltd ITRN
90 GF Score
Price $53.69
GF Value $39.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ituran Location and Control Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ituran Location and Control ITRN +0.81% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.21 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 4.47. GuruFocus rates ITRN with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,962 Hardware companies, Ituran Location and Control ranks worse than 82.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Ituran Location and Control's current share price is $53.69. Ituran Location and Control's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.65. Ituran Location and Control's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.21.

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

ITRN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.36   Med: 4.47   Max: 7.87
Current: 6.16

During the past years, Ituran Location and Control's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.87. The lowest was 2.36. And the median was 4.47.

ITRN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.93% of 1962 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.085 vs ITRN: 6.16

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.

Ituran Location and Control's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.040. 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 $8.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ituran Location and Control  (NAS:ITRN) 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.


Ituran Location and Control Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ituran Location and Control Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ituran Location and Control'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.

Ituran Location and Control Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ituran Location and Control Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ituran Location and Control Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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ITRN vs VPG, MLAB, AERG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Ituran Location and Control'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.


Ituran Location and Control Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ituran Location and Control's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Ituran Location and Control 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.

Ituran Location and Control's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=53.69/8.65
=6.21

* 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.

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

For example, Ituran Location and Control'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)
=11.04/333.9520*333.9520
=11.040

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ituran Location and Control Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 4.688 241.428 6.485
201612 4.875 241.432 6.743
201703 5.293 243.801 7.250
201706 5.545 244.955 7.560
201709 5.862 246.819 7.931
201712 5.999 246.524 8.127
201803 6.056 249.554 8.104
201806 5.939 251.989 7.871
201809 7.269 252.439 9.616
201812 7.201 251.233 9.572
201903 7.415 254.202 9.741
201906 7.508 256.143 9.789
201909 7.130 256.759 9.274
201912 6.214 256.974 8.075
202003 5.574 258.115 7.212
202006 5.190 257.797 6.723
202009 5.587 260.280 7.168
202012 6.111 260.474 7.835
202103 5.815 264.877 7.331
202106 6.356 271.696 7.812
202109 6.325 274.310 7.700
202112 6.451 278.802 7.727
202203 6.980 287.504 8.108
202206 6.708 296.311 7.560
202209 6.946 296.808 7.815
202212 7.226 296.797 8.131
202303 7.586 301.836 8.393
202306 7.922 305.109 8.671
202309 8.229 307.789 8.928
202312 8.769 306.746 9.547
202403 8.902 312.332 9.518
202406 8.822 314.175 9.377
202409 9.197 315.301 9.741
202412 9.311 315.605 9.852
202503 9.584 319.799 10.008
202506 10.357 322.561 10.723
202509 10.656 324.800 10.956
202512 10.983 324.054 11.318
202603 10.478 330.213 10.597
202606 11.040 333.952 11.040

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 6.21 mean?
Ituran Location and Control (ITRN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.21 as of Aug. 13, 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 Ituran Location and Control and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 4.47. Over the past decade, Ituran Location and Control's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.36 to 7.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Ituran Location and Control ranks #1627 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is Ituran Location and Control's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ituran Location and Control's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.21 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 4.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.36 to a high of 7.87. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Ituran Location and Control's value of 6.21 is 197.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ituran Location and Control ranks #1627 out of 1962 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ituran Location and Control has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ituran Location and Control's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VPG and MLAB?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ituran Location and Control ranks #1627 out of 1962 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ituran Location and Control in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09. Ituran Location and Control's value of 6.21 is 197.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ituran Location and Control's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.36 to 7.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.47 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Ituran Location and Control 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 2.09, based on 1,962 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. Ituran Location and Control's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.21 is 197.8% 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 Ituran Location and Control and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ituran Location and Control's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.21, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 4.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ituran Location and Control stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ituran Location and Control (ITRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.66, compared to a current price of $53.69 — trading 35.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.21, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 4.47 and 197.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.09. Ituran Location and Control's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ituran Location and Control (ITRN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.21 as of Aug. 13, 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 Ituran Location and Control (ITRN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ituran Location and Control stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $53.69 is trading 35.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.66. GuruFocus considers Ituran Location and Control to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ITRN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.21 (39% above median its 10-year median of 4.47)
  • GF Value™: $39.66 vs. price of $53.69 (35.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 197.8% above the Hardware median (#1627 of 1962)

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


Ituran Location and Control Business Description

Address 3 Hashikma Street, Azour, ISR, 5800182
Ituran Location and Control Ltd is a provider of location-based services. The company operates in two segments, namely Telematics services and Telematics products. The Telematics services segment consists of regionally-based stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) services, fleet management services, and value-added services comprised of personal locater services and concierge services. The Telematics product segment consists of short and medium-range two-way machine-to-machine wireless communications products that are used for various applications, including automatic vehicle location and automatic vehicle identification. Its geographical segments include Israel, Brazil, and Others. The company derives maximum revenue from Israel.
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