KLA (MEX:KLAC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 92.59 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 354% Above Median

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MEX:KLAC KLA Corp MEX:KLAC
81 GF Score
Price MXN3,800.00
GF Value MXN1,817.98
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is KLA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

KLA MEX:KLAC 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 92.59 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 354% above its 10-year median of 20.39. GuruFocus rates MEX:KLAC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,817.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 735 Semiconductors companies, KLA ranks worse than 99.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), KLA's current share price is MXN3800.00. KLA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN41.04. KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 92.59.

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

MEX:KLAC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.17   Med: 20.39   Max: 117.98
Current: 97.57

During the past years, KLA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 117.98. The lowest was 4.17. And the median was 20.39.

MEX:KLAC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
99.73% of 735 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.17 vs MEX:KLAC: 97.57

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.

KLA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN80.437. 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 MXN41.04 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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KLA  (MEX:KLAC) 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.


KLA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


KLA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KLA'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.

KLA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

KLA Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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KLA 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 38.36 47.97 54.79 58.97 66.91

MEX:KLAC vs LRCX, AMAT, TER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, KLA'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.


KLA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KLA 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3800.00/41.04
=92.59

* 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.

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

For example, KLA'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)
=80.437/330.2130*330.2130
=80.437

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

KLA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 8.172 241.018 11.196
201609 9.667 241.428 13.222
201612 12.695 241.432 17.363
201703 13.781 243.801 18.665
201706 15.287 244.955 20.608
201709 16.954 246.819 22.682
201712 15.369 246.524 20.586
201803 15.970 249.554 21.132
201806 20.405 251.989 26.739
201809 18.935 252.439 24.769
201812 20.724 251.233 27.239
201903 34.134 254.202 44.341
201906 32.029 256.143 41.291
201909 33.231 256.759 42.738
201912 32.102 256.974 41.251
202003 34.895 258.115 44.642
202006 39.575 257.797 50.692
202009 39.253 260.280 49.800
202012 37.874 260.474 48.014
202103 41.517 264.877 51.758
202106 44.008 271.696 53.486
202109 52.317 274.310 62.979
202112 55.057 278.802 65.209
202203 54.389 287.504 62.469
202206 19.881 296.311 22.156
202209 29.836 296.808 33.194
202212 36.656 296.797 40.783
202303 35.223 301.836 38.534
202306 36.604 305.109 39.616
202309 38.308 307.789 41.099
202312 38.197 306.746 41.119
202403 38.128 312.332 40.311
202406 45.905 314.175 48.248
202409 52.378 315.301 54.855
202412 56.233 315.605 58.836
202503 61.955 319.799 63.973
202506 66.924 322.561 68.512
202509 69.533 324.800 70.692
202512 75.044 324.054 76.470
202603 80.437 330.213 80.437

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 92.59 mean?
KLA (MEX:KLAC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 92.59 as of Jul. 23, 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 KLA and its competitors. This is 354% above median its historical median of 20.39. Over the past decade, KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.17 to 117.98. According to the industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #733 out of 735 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 99.7%.
Is KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
KLA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 92.59 is 354% above median its 10-year median of 20.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.17 to a high of 117.98. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17. KLA's value of 92.59 is 2820.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KLA ranks #733 out of 735 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #733 out of 735 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places KLA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17. KLA's value of 92.59 is 2820.8% above this benchmark. Historically, KLA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.17 to 117.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.39 vs. the industry median of 3.17, KLA 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.17, based on 735 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. KLA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 92.59 is 2820.8% 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 KLA and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KLA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 92.59, which is 354% above median its own 10-year median of 20.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA (MEX:KLAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,817.98, compared to a current price of MXN3,800.00 — trading 109% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 92.59, which is 354% above median its 10-year median of 20.39 and 2820.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 3.17. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 KLA (MEX:KLAC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 92.59 as of Jul. 23, 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 KLA (MEX:KLAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN3,800.00 is trading 109% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,817.98. GuruFocus considers KLA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KLAC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 92.59 (354% above median its 10-year median of 20.39)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,817.98 vs. price of MXN3,800.00 (109% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 2820.8% above the Semiconductors median (#733 of 735)

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


KLA Business Description

Address One Technology Drive, Milpitas, CA, USA, 95035
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
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