Zalando SE (MEX:ZAL N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.27 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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MEX:ZAL N Zalando SE MEX:ZAL N
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What is Zalando SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Zalando SE MEX:ZAL N 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 3.17. GuruFocus rates MEX:ZAL N with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN554.34. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 808 Retail - Cyclical companies, Zalando SE ranks worse than 79.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Zalando SE's current share price is MXN501.43. Zalando SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN220.82. Zalando SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.27.

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

MEX:ZAL N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.14   Med: 3.17   Max: 6.72
Current: 3.3

During the past years, Zalando SE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.72. The lowest was 2.14. And the median was 3.17.

MEX:ZAL N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
79.7% of 808 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.235 vs MEX:ZAL N: 3.30

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.

Zalando SE's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN217.858. 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 MXN220.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Zalando SE  (MEX:ZAL N) 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.


Zalando SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Zalando SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zalando SE'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.

Zalando SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Zalando SE 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 0.00 4.89 2.82 3.94 2.87

Zalando SE 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 3.79 3.27 2.98 2.87 2.27

MEX:ZAL N vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Zalando SE'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.


Zalando SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zalando SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Zalando SE 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.

Zalando SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=501.43/220.82
=2.27

* 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.

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

For example, Zalando SE'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)
=217.858/131.2583*131.2583
=217.858

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Zalando SE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 112.080 100.717 146.067
201609 117.862 101.017 153.146
201612 123.791 101.217 160.532
201703 115.254 101.417 149.167
201706 120.640 102.117 155.067
201709 128.674 102.717 164.428
201712 144.695 102.617 185.080
201803 135.565 102.917 172.897
201806 137.746 104.017 173.820
201809 130.937 104.718 164.123
201812 139.612 104.217 175.837
201903 133.393 104.217 168.004
201906 137.513 105.718 170.735
201909 138.953 106.018 172.035
201912 141.897 105.818 176.012
202003 170.690 105.718 211.928
202006 185.574 106.618 228.462
202009 204.250 105.818 253.356
202012 205.449 105.518 255.568
202103 216.426 107.518 264.214
202106 215.890 108.486 261.208
202109 203.702 109.435 244.324
202112 198.809 110.384 236.406
202203 171.973 113.968 198.063
202206 169.922 115.760 192.671
202209 159.507 118.818 176.208
202212 175.381 119.345 192.888
202303 163.318 122.402 175.134
202306 163.634 123.140 174.421
202309 163.325 124.195 172.614
202312 168.631 123.773 178.829
202403 167.482 125.038 175.814
202406 184.866 125.882 192.762
202409 211.263 126.198 219.735
202412 224.561 127.041 232.015
202503 229.524 127.779 235.773
202506 233.868 128.412 239.052
202509 236.262 129.255 239.923
202512 230.788 129.361 234.174
202603 217.858 131.258 217.858

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 2.27 mean?
Zalando SE (MEX:ZAL N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.27 as of Jul. 29, 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 Zalando SE and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 3.17. Over the past decade, Zalando SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.14 to 6.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Zalando SE ranks #644 out of 808 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Zalando SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Zalando SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.27 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 3.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.14 to a high of 6.72. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Zalando SE's value of 2.27 is 83.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zalando SE ranks #644 out of 808 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zalando SE has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zalando SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Zalando SE ranks #644 out of 808 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Zalando SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Zalando SE's value of 2.27 is 83.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Zalando SE's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.14 to 6.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.17 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Zalando SE 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.24, based on 808 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. Zalando SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.27 is 83.8% 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 Zalando SE and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zalando SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 3.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zalando SE stock overvalued right now?
Zalando SE (MEX:ZAL N) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.27. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN554.34, compared to a current price of MXN501.43 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 3.17 and 83.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.24. Zalando SE's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 9 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 Zalando SE (MEX:ZAL N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.27 as of Jul. 29, 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 Zalando SE (MEX:ZAL N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zalando SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN501.43 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN554.34.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ZAL N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.27 (28% below median its 10-year median of 3.17)
  • GF Value™: MXN554.34 vs. price of MXN501.43 (9.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#644 of 808)

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


Zalando SE Business Description

Address Valeska-Gert-Strabe 5, Berlin, DEU, 10243
Zalando, founded in 2008, is Europe's biggest pure-play online fashion platform. Zalando is present in 25 European countries, and its major market is the DACH region, comprising Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. After the About You acquisition, it has 17 fulfillment centers, offers over 7,000 brands, and as of September 2025, had 62 million active users (more than 10% of the population in countries where the firm has a presence).
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