Frontier DevelopmentsLSE:FDEV -1.46%67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 6.42. GuruFocus rates LSE:FDEV with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Interactive Media companies, Frontier Developments ranks worse than 57.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Frontier Developments's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:FDEV'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 6.42 Max: 34.02
Current: 1.71
During the past 13 years, Frontier Developments's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 34.02. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 6.42.
LSE:FDEV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 57.18% of 348
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.445
vs LSE:FDEV: 1.71
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.
Frontier Developments's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in May25 was £2.460. 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 £2.38 for the trailing ten years ended in May25.
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Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV) 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.
Frontier Developments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Frontier Developments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frontier Developments'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.
Frontier Developments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
LSE:FDEV vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Frontier Developments'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.
Frontier Developments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Frontier Developments's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Developments's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Frontier Developments 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.
* 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.
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 1.84 mean?
Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.84 as of Jul. 03, 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 Frontier Developments and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 6.42. Over the past decade, Frontier Developments' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 34.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #199 out of 348 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Frontier Developments' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Frontier Developments' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.84 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 34.02. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45. Frontier Developments' value of 1.84 is 27.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #199 out of 348 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Frontier Developments has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Developments' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #199 out of 348 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Frontier Developments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45. Frontier Developments' value of 1.84 is 27.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Frontier Developments' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 34.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.42 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Frontier Developments 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.45, based on 348 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. Frontier Developments's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.84 is 27.3% 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 Frontier Developments and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Developments's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 6.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.81, compared to a current price of £4.38 — trading 55.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.42 and 27.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.45. Frontier Developments' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84 as of Jul. 03, 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 Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.38 is trading 55.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.81.
GuruFocus considers Frontier Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:FDEV:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.84 (71% below median its 10-year median of 6.42)
GF Value™: £2.81 vs. price of £4.38 (55.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.3% above the Interactive Media median (#199 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FDEV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Developments PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that develops and publishes video games for personal computers and consoles. The company is known for titles such as the Elite series, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. It operates through game development and publishing, using in-house technology to create and distribute interactive entertainment software. Frontier Developments has one operating segment, being revenue from publishing games and revenue from other streams such as royalties and licensing. The majority of revenue is generated from Publishing revenue.
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