PRTS (CarParts.com) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.43 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 73% Below Median

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PRTS CarParts.com Inc PRTS
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Price $7.15
GF Value $6.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is CarParts.com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CarParts.com PRTS -0.35% 47 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 1.58. GuruFocus rates PRTS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 927 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarParts.com ranks better than 82.52% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-28), CarParts.com's current share price is $7.145. CarParts.com's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $16.55. CarParts.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.43.

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

PRTS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26   Med: 1.58   Max: 17.64
Current: 0.43

During the past years, CarParts.com's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 17.64. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 1.58.

PRTS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
82.52% of 927 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.22 vs PRTS: 0.43

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.

CarParts.com's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.395. 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 $16.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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CarParts.com  (NAS:PRTS) 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.


CarParts.com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CarParts.com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CarParts.com'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.

CarParts.com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CarParts.com Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CarParts.com 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 0.46 0.44 0.31 0.48 0.39

PRTS vs SYPR, MKDW, GTEC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, CarParts.com'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.


CarParts.com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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CarParts.com 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.

CarParts.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.145/16.55
=0.43

* 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.

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

For example, CarParts.com'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)
=7.395/333.9520*333.9520
=7.395

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

CarParts.com Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 7.057 241.428 9.761
201612 6.600 241.432 9.129
201703 5.599 243.801 7.669
201706 12.727 244.955 17.351
201709 12.898 246.819 17.451
201712 11.641 246.524 15.769
201803 12.029 249.554 16.097
201806 11.886 251.989 15.752
201809 12.165 252.439 16.093
201812 11.094 251.233 14.747
201903 10.468 254.202 13.752
201906 10.124 256.143 13.199
201909 9.948 256.759 12.939
201912 3.422 256.974 4.447
202003 3.920 258.115 5.072
202006 5.109 257.797 6.618
202009 18.689 260.280 23.979
202012 18.321 260.474 23.489
202103 17.692 264.877 22.306
202106 18.933 271.696 23.271
202109 18.936 274.310 23.053
202112 18.962 278.802 22.713
202203 20.038 287.504 23.275
202206 20.898 296.311 23.553
202209 21.462 296.808 24.148
202212 21.115 296.797 23.758
202303 21.825 301.836 24.147
202306 21.952 305.109 24.027
202309 21.614 307.789 23.451
202312 20.980 306.746 22.841
202403 20.657 312.332 22.087
202406 19.492 314.175 20.719
202409 18.134 315.301 19.207
202412 15.870 315.605 16.793
202503 13.350 319.799 13.941
202506 11.358 322.561 11.759
202509 9.785 324.800 10.061
202512 8.105 324.054 8.353
202603 7.772 330.213 7.860
202606 7.395 333.952 7.395

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 0.43 mean?
CarParts.com (PRTS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 as of Aug. 28, 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 CarParts.com and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 1.58. Over the past decade, CarParts.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 17.64. According to the industry distribution chart, CarParts.com ranks #162 out of 927 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is CarParts.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CarParts.com's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 1.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 17.64. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. CarParts.com's value of 0.43 is 64.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarParts.com ranks #162 out of 927 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CarParts.com has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarParts.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SYPR and MKDW?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarParts.com ranks #162 out of 927 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CarParts.com in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. CarParts.com's value of 0.43 is 64.8% below this benchmark. Historically, CarParts.com's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 17.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.58 vs. the industry median of 1.22, CarParts.com 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.22, based on 927 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. CarParts.com's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 is 64.8% 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 CarParts.com and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarParts.com's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 1.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CarParts.com stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarParts.com (PRTS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.62, compared to a current price of $7.15 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 1.58 and 64.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.22. CarParts.com's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 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 CarParts.com (PRTS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Aug. 28, 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 CarParts.com (PRTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarParts.com stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.15 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.62. GuruFocus considers CarParts.com to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PRTS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.43 (73% below median its 10-year median of 1.58)
  • GF Value™: $6.62 vs. price of $7.15 (7.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.8% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#162 of 927)

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CarParts.com Business Description

Other Exchanges ZZF0:Germany
Address 4910 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 300, Long Beach, CA, USA, 90815
CarParts.com Inc is an online provider of automotive aftermarket parts and repair information. It serves as an end-to-end solution for automotive repair and maintenance resources, offering a seamless online shopping experience that empowers drivers along every part of their journey. The company principally sells its products to individual consumers through its network of websites and online marketplaces. Its products consist of collision parts serving the body repair market, engine parts to serve the replacement parts market, and performance parts and accessories.
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