Shutterstock (LTS:0A8F) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.42 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 90% Below Median

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LTS:0A8F Shutterstock Inc LTS:0A8F
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Price $5.88
GF Value $29.09
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What is Shutterstock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Shutterstock LTS:0A8F -0.50% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 4.37. GuruFocus rates LTS:0A8F with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Interactive Media companies, Shutterstock ranks better than 84.68% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), Shutterstock's current share price is $5.88. Shutterstock's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $13.93. Shutterstock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.42.

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

LTS:0A8F' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 4.37   Max: 15.71
Current: 0.43

During the past years, Shutterstock's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.71. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 4.37.

LTS:0A8F's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
84.68% of 346 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.505 vs LTS:0A8F: 0.43

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.

Shutterstock's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $9.908. 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 $13.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Shutterstock  (LTS:0A8F) 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.


Shutterstock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Shutterstock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shutterstock'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.

Shutterstock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Shutterstock Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Shutterstock 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 1.46 1.57 1.43 1.21 1.01

LTS:0A8F vs ANGI, GETY, DIBS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Shutterstock'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.


Shutterstock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Shutterstock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shutterstock 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.88/13.93
=0.42

* 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.

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

For example, Shutterstock'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)
=9.908/333.9520*333.9520
=9.908

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Shutterstock Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.354 241.428 11.556
201612 8.235 241.432 11.391
201703 7.986 243.801 10.939
201706 8.423 244.955 11.483
201709 8.868 246.819 11.999
201712 9.063 246.524 12.277
201803 10.240 249.554 13.703
201806 10.269 251.989 13.609
201809 7.671 252.439 10.148
201812 8.176 251.233 10.868
201903 8.380 254.202 11.009
201906 8.620 256.143 11.239
201909 8.922 256.759 11.604
201912 9.244 256.974 12.013
202003 9.216 258.115 11.924
202006 9.625 257.797 12.468
202009 10.775 260.280 13.825
202012 11.641 260.474 14.925
202103 12.084 264.877 15.235
202106 12.709 271.696 15.621
202109 12.978 274.310 15.800
202112 12.864 278.802 15.409
202203 12.298 287.504 14.285
202206 11.926 296.311 13.441
202209 12.024 296.808 13.529
202212 12.489 296.797 14.052
202303 13.269 301.836 14.681
202306 14.420 305.109 15.783
202309 14.881 307.789 16.146
202312 14.818 306.746 16.132
202403 15.203 312.332 16.255
202406 14.718 314.175 15.644
202409 15.005 315.301 15.893
202412 14.864 315.605 15.728
202503 15.678 319.799 16.372
202506 16.612 322.561 17.199
202509 16.741 324.800 17.213
202512 16.354 324.054 16.854
202603 14.965 330.213 15.134
202606 9.908 333.952 9.908

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 0.42 mean?
Shutterstock (LTS:0A8F) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 as of Aug. 10, 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 Shutterstock and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 4.37. Over the past decade, Shutterstock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 15.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Shutterstock ranks #53 out of 346 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Shutterstock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Shutterstock's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 4.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 15.71. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Shutterstock's value of 0.42 is 72.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shutterstock ranks #53 out of 346 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shutterstock has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shutterstock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ANGI and GETY?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Shutterstock ranks #53 out of 346 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Shutterstock in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Shutterstock's value of 0.42 is 72.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Shutterstock's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 15.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.37 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Shutterstock has consistently been below 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 1.51, based on 346 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. Shutterstock's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 is 72.1% below 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 Shutterstock and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shutterstock's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 4.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shutterstock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shutterstock (LTS:0A8F) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.09, compared to a current price of $5.88 — trading 79.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 4.37 and 72.1% below the Interactive Media industry median of 1.51. Shutterstock's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 Shutterstock (LTS:0A8F), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Aug. 10, 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 Shutterstock (LTS:0A8F) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shutterstock stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.88 is trading 79.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.09. GuruFocus considers Shutterstock to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0A8F:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.42 (90% below median its 10-year median of 4.37)
  • GF Value™: $29.09 vs. price of $5.88 (79.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.1% below the Interactive Media median (#53 of 346)

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Shutterstock Business Description

Other Exchanges SSTK:USAS3T:Germany
Address 350 Fifth Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10118
Shutterstock Inc is a U.S.-based company that is engaged in the provision of digital content. The content segment, whose offerings include licenses for Images, Footage, Music, 3 Dimensional, and Generative AI content. Data, Distribution, and Service offerings address customer demand for products and services that are beyond its Content licenses. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Content offerings. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic market, but also has its presence in Europe and Rest of the Countries.
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