Hello Group (LTS:0K2P) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.58 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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LTS:0K2P Hello Group Inc LTS:0K2P
61 GF Score
Price $4.97
GF Value $7.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Hello Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hello Group LTS:0K2P -0.20% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.58 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates LTS:0K2P with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Interactive Media companies, Hello Group ranks better than 76.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Hello Group's current share price is $4.97. Hello Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.50. Hello Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.58.

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

LTS:0K2P' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 0.94   Max: 1.7
Current: 0.59

During the past years, Hello Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.70. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.94.

LTS:0K2P's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.16% of 344 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.5 vs LTS:0K2P: 0.59

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.

Hello Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $15.489. 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 $8.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Hello Group  (LTS:0K2P) 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.


Hello Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hello Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hello Group'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.

Hello Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hello Group 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 1.39 1.16 0.79 0.78 0.60

Hello Group 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 0.86 0.74 0.63 0.54 0.53

LTS:0K2P vs NXDR, GRPN, MAX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Hello Group'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.


Hello Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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Hello Group 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.

Hello Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.97/8.50
=0.58

* 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.

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

For example, Hello Group'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)
=15.489/116.0564*116.0564
=15.489

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Hello Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 3.834 102.400 4.345
201612 4.342 102.600 4.911
201703 4.716 103.200 5.304
201706 5.237 103.100 5.895
201709 5.904 104.100 6.582
201712 6.609 104.500 7.340
201803 7.501 105.300 8.267
201806 8.623 104.900 9.540
201809 8.924 106.600 9.716
201812 9.628 106.500 10.492
201903 9.342 107.700 10.067
201906 9.952 107.700 10.724
201909 10.511 109.800 11.110
201912 11.691 111.200 12.202
202003 11.129 112.300 11.501
202006 11.679 110.400 12.277
202009 12.457 111.700 12.943
202012 13.681 111.500 14.240
202103 13.403 112.662 13.807
202106 14.051 111.769 14.590
202109 14.536 112.215 15.034
202112 10.551 113.108 10.826
202203 10.151 114.335 10.304
202206 9.862 114.558 9.991
202209 9.798 115.339 9.859
202212 10.602 115.116 10.689
202303 10.238 115.116 10.322
202306 10.299 114.558 10.434
202309 10.714 115.339 10.781
202312 11.469 114.781 11.596
202403 10.769 115.227 10.847
202406 11.489 114.781 11.617
202409 12.214 115.785 12.243
202412 12.640 114.893 12.768
202503 12.893 115.116 12.998
202506 12.865 114.907 12.994
202509 13.469 115.471 13.537
202512 14.213 115.832 14.240
202603 14.616 116.303 14.585
202606 15.489 116.056 15.489

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 0.58 mean?
Hello Group (LTS:0K2P) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.58 as of Sep. 15, 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 Hello Group and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, Hello Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Hello Group ranks #82 out of 344 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Hello Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hello Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.58 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 1.70. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50. Hello Group's value of 0.58 is 61.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hello Group ranks #82 out of 344 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hello Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hello Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NXDR and GRPN?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Hello Group ranks #82 out of 344 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hello Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50. Hello Group's value of 0.58 is 61.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Hello Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 1.50, Hello Group 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 1.50, based on 344 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. Hello Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.58 is 61.3% 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 Hello Group and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hello Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.58, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hello Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hello Group (LTS:0K2P) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.45, compared to a current price of $4.97 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.58, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 61.3% below the Interactive Media industry median of 1.50. Hello Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Hello Group (LTS:0K2P), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.58 as of Sep. 15, 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 Hello Group (LTS:0K2P) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hello Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.97 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.45. GuruFocus considers Hello Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0K2P:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.58 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.94)
  • GF Value™: $7.45 vs. price of $4.97 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.3% below the Interactive Media median (#82 of 344)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0K2P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hello Group Business Description

Address Jiuxianqiao North Road, Building 203, Block A10, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100015
Hello Group Inc is a foremost player in Asia's online social networking space. Through Momo, Tantan and other properties within its product portfolio, It enable users to discover new relationships, expand their social connections and build meaningful interactions. Momo is a mobile application that connects people and facilitates social interactions based on location, interests and a variety of online recreational activities. Tantan, which it added to its family of applications through acquisition. Tantan is designed to help its users find and establish romantic connections as well as meet interesting people. The Group determined that it operated in three operating segments namely Momo, Tantan and QOOL. The majority of revenue comes from Chinese mainland as compare to Overseas.
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