ITC (LUX:ITC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.95 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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What is ITC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ITC LUX:ITC 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.95 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates LUX:ITC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.09. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 31 Tobacco Products companies, ITC ranks worse than 74.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), ITC's current share price is $5.50. ITC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.11. ITC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.95.

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

LUX:ITC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.85   Med: 8   Max: 9.56
Current: 4.85

During the past years, ITC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.56. The lowest was 4.85. And the median was 8.00.

LUX:ITC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.19% of 31 companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 2.6 vs LUX:ITC: 4.85

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.

ITC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.623. 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 $1.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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ITC  (LUX:ITC) 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.


ITC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ITC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ITC'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.

ITC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ITC Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 8.78 7.81 4.97

ITC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 7.81 0.00 7.16 0.00 4.97

LUX:ITC vs PM, MO, TPB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, ITC'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.


ITC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, ITC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ITC 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.50/1.11
=4.95

* 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.

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

For example, ITC's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.623/164.2724*164.2724
=0.623

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

ITC Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201203 0.329 76.889 0.703
201206 0.000 79.567 0.000
201303 0.359 85.687 0.688
201403 0.375 91.425 0.674
201503 0.510 97.163 0.862
201603 0.529 102.518 0.848
201703 0.581 105.196 0.907
201803 0.661 109.786 0.989
201806 0.000 111.317 0.000
201809 0.000 115.142 0.000
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 0.694 118.202 0.964
201906 0.000 120.880 0.000
201909 0.668 123.175 0.891
201912 0.000 126.235 0.000
202003 0.712 124.705 0.938
202006 0.000 127.000 0.000
202009 0.653 130.118 0.824
202012 0.000 130.889 0.000
202103 0.673 131.771 0.839
202106 0.000 134.084 0.000
202109 0.671 135.847 0.811
202112 0.000 138.161 0.000
202203 0.665 138.822 0.787
202206 0.000 142.347 0.000
202209 0.659 144.661 0.748
202212 0.000 145.763 0.000
202303 0.676 146.865 0.756
202306 0.000 150.280 0.000
202309 0.667 151.492 0.723
202312 0.000 152.924 0.000
202403 0.719 153.035 0.772
202406 0.000 155.789 0.000
202409 0.718 157.882 0.747
202412 0.000 158.323 0.000
202503 0.647 157.552 0.675
202506 0.000 159.755 0.000
202509 0.642 162.289 0.650
202512 0.000 163.281 0.000
202603 0.623 164.272 0.623

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 4.95 mean?
ITC (LUX:ITC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.95 as of Jul. 18, 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 ITC and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, ITC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.85 to 9.56. According to the industry distribution chart, ITC ranks #23 out of 31 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is ITC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ITC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.95 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.85 to a high of 9.56. The Tobacco Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.60. ITC's value of 4.95 is 90.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ITC ranks #23 out of 31 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ITC has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ITC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, ITC ranks #23 out of 31 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ITC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.60. ITC's value of 4.95 is 90.4% above this benchmark. Historically, ITC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.85 to 9.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.00 vs. the industry median of 2.60, ITC 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Tobacco Products companies is 2.60, based on 31 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. ITC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.95 is 90.4% 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 ITC and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ITC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.95, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ITC stock overvalued right now?
ITC (LUX:ITC) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.95. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.09, compared to a current price of $5.50 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.95, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 8.00 and 90.4% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 2.60. ITC's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 ITC (LUX:ITC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.95 as of Jul. 18, 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 ITC (LUX:ITC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.50 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.09.

Key valuation signals for LUX:ITC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.95 (38% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $9.09 vs. price of $5.50 (39.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 90.4% above the Tobacco Products median (#23 of 31)

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


ITC Business Description

Address 37 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Virginia House, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700071
ITC Ltd is an Indian conglomerate that predominantly operates in the consumer goods space, particularly cigarettes. The company operates in three main business segments: Fast Moving Consumer Goods; Paperboards, Paper, and Packaging; and Agri-Business. The company's total revenue comes from the Fast Moving Consumer Goods Business, which is dominated by cigarettes but also includes branded packaged foods, personal care products, and other categories. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in India.
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