PII (Polaris) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.64 (As of Sep. 18, 2026) — 63% Below Median

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PII Polaris Inc PII
76 GF Score
Price $55.70
GF Value $68.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Polaris Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Polaris PII 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.64 as of Sep. 18, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 7.07. GuruFocus rates PII with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 926 Vehicles & Parts companies, Polaris ranks worse than 77.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-18), Polaris's current share price is $55.70. Polaris's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $21.13. Polaris's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.64.

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

PII' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62   Med: 7.07   Max: 14.72
Current: 2.77

During the past years, Polaris's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.72. The lowest was 1.62. And the median was 7.07.

PII's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.75% of 926 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.21 vs PII: 2.77

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.

Polaris's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $14.780. 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 $21.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Polaris  (NYSE:PII) 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.


Polaris Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Polaris Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Polaris'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.

Polaris Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Polaris Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Polaris Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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PII vs THO, HOG, PATK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Polaris'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.


Polaris Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Polaris's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Polaris 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=55.70/21.127
=2.64

* 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.

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

For example, Polaris'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)
=14.78/333.9520*333.9520
=14.780

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Polaris Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 14.490 241.428 20.043
201612 13.739 241.432 19.004
201703 13.270 243.801 18.177
201706 13.648 244.955 18.607
201709 14.326 246.819 19.383
201712 14.771 246.524 20.009
201803 15.428 249.554 20.646
201806 14.105 251.989 18.693
201809 14.541 252.439 19.236
201812 14.239 251.233 18.927
201903 14.406 254.202 18.926
201906 15.578 256.143 20.310
201909 16.564 256.759 21.544
201912 18.045 256.974 23.450
202003 16.369 258.115 21.178
202006 12.287 257.797 15.917
202009 15.361 260.280 19.709
202012 18.494 260.474 23.711
202103 17.337 264.877 21.858
202106 18.520 271.696 22.764
202109 19.995 274.310 24.342
202112 20.303 278.802 24.319
202203 18.834 287.504 21.877
202206 18.044 296.311 20.336
202209 17.576 296.808 19.776
202212 19.325 296.797 21.744
202303 20.295 301.836 22.454
202306 22.071 305.109 24.157
202309 23.632 307.789 25.641
202312 25.147 306.746 27.377
202403 24.435 312.332 26.126
202406 24.108 314.175 25.626
202409 24.113 315.301 25.539
202412 23.068 315.605 24.409
202503 21.897 319.799 22.866
202506 21.164 322.561 21.911
202509 20.532 324.800 21.111
202512 14.742 324.054 15.192
202603 13.271 330.213 13.421
202606 14.780 333.952 14.780

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 2.64 mean?
Polaris (PII) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.64 as of Sep. 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 Polaris and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 7.07. Over the past decade, Polaris' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.62 to 14.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Polaris ranks #720 out of 926 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is Polaris' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Polaris' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.64 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 7.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 14.72. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Polaris' value of 2.64 is 118.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polaris ranks #720 out of 926 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Polaris has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polaris' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to THO and HOG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Polaris ranks #720 out of 926 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Polaris in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Polaris' value of 2.64 is 118.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Polaris' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.62 to 14.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.07 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Polaris 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.21, based on 926 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. Polaris's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.64 is 118.2% 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 Polaris and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polaris's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.64, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 7.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polaris stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polaris (PII) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $68.96, compared to a current price of $55.70 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.64, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 7.07 and 118.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.21. Polaris' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Polaris (PII), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.64 as of Sep. 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 Polaris (PII) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polaris stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $55.70 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $68.96. GuruFocus considers Polaris to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PII:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.64 (63% below median its 10-year median of 7.07)
  • GF Value™: $68.96 vs. price of $55.70 (19.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 118.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#720 of 926)

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


Polaris Business Description

Other Exchanges 0KJQ:UKPL6:Germany
Address 2100 Highway 55, Medina, MN, USA, 55340
Polaris designs and manufactures off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles and side-by-side vehicles for recreational and utility purposes, snowmobiles, and on-road vehicles, along with the related replacement parts, garments, and accessories. The firm entered the marine market after acquiring Boat Holdings in 2018, offering exposure to pontoon and deck boat users. It is slated to divest its Indian motorcycle brand to Carolwood in the first quarter of 2026. Polaris products are retailed through more than 2,500 dealers in North America and 1,500 international dealers as well as more than 25 subsidiaries and 90 distributors in more than 100 countries outside North America.
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