SHAK (Shake Shack) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.27 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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SHAK Shake Shack Inc SHAK
76 GF Score
Price $59.06
GF Value $122.02
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Shake Shack Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Shake Shack SHAK +3.43% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.27 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 8.80. GuruFocus rates SHAK with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Restaurants companies, Shake Shack ranks worse than 83.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Shake Shack's current share price is $59.06. Shake Shack's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.20. Shake Shack's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.27.

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

SHAK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.67   Med: 8.8   Max: 13.66
Current: 5.1

During the past years, Shake Shack's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.66. The lowest was 4.67. And the median was 8.80.

SHAK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.92% of 255 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs SHAK: 5.10

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.

Shake Shack's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.034. 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 $11.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Shake Shack  (NYSE:SHAK) 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.


Shake Shack Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Shake Shack Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shake Shack'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.

Shake Shack Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Shake Shack Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Shake Shack 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 8.36 13.23 8.73 7.48 7.90

SHAK vs ARCO, BJRI, WEN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Shake Shack'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.


Shake Shack Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shake Shack's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Shake Shack 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.

Shake Shack's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=59.06/11.20
=5.27

* 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.

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

For example, Shake Shack'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)
=13.034/330.2130*330.2130
=13.034

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Shake Shack Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.504 241.018 7.541
201609 5.792 241.428 7.922
201612 6.051 241.432 8.276
201703 6.267 243.801 8.488
201706 6.515 244.955 8.783
201709 6.759 246.819 9.043
201712 6.389 246.524 8.558
201803 6.593 249.554 8.724
201806 7.259 251.989 9.512
201809 7.632 252.439 9.983
201812 7.658 251.233 10.065
201903 7.961 254.202 10.341
201906 8.345 256.143 10.758
201909 8.636 256.759 11.107
201912 8.682 256.974 11.156
202003 8.702 258.115 11.133
202006 11.025 257.797 14.122
202009 10.911 260.280 13.843
202012 10.520 260.474 13.337
202103 10.586 264.877 13.197
202106 10.658 271.696 12.953
202109 10.651 274.310 12.822
202112 10.463 278.802 12.392
202203 10.210 287.504 11.727
202206 10.257 296.311 11.431
202209 10.272 296.808 11.428
202212 10.493 296.797 11.674
202303 10.035 301.836 10.978
202306 10.299 305.109 11.146
202309 10.550 307.789 11.319
202312 11.233 306.746 12.092
202403 11.262 312.332 11.907
202406 11.570 314.175 12.161
202409 11.395 315.301 11.934
202412 11.731 315.605 12.274
202503 11.768 319.799 12.151
202506 12.278 322.561 12.569
202509 12.645 324.800 12.856
202512 13.050 324.054 13.298
202603 13.034 330.213 13.034

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 5.27 mean?
Shake Shack (SHAK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.27 as of Jul. 27, 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 Shake Shack and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 8.80. Over the past decade, Shake Shack's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.67 to 13.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #214 out of 255 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Shake Shack's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Shake Shack's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.27 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 8.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.67 to a high of 13.66. The Restaurants industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Shake Shack's value of 5.27 is 194.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #214 out of 255 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shake Shack has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shake Shack's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ARCO and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #214 out of 255 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Shake Shack in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Shake Shack's value of 5.27 is 194.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Shake Shack's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.67 to 13.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.80 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Shake Shack 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 Restaurants company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Restaurants companies is 1.79, based on 255 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. Shake Shack's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.27 is 194.4% 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 Shake Shack and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shake Shack's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.27, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 8.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shake Shack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack (SHAK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.02, compared to a current price of $59.06 — trading 51.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.27, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 8.80 and 194.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 1.79. Shake Shack's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Shake Shack (SHAK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.27 as of Jul. 27, 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 Shake Shack (SHAK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $59.06 is trading 51.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.02. GuruFocus considers Shake Shack to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHAK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.27 (40% below median its 10-year median of 8.80)
  • GF Value™: $122.02 vs. price of $59.06 (51.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 194.4% above the Restaurants median (#214 of 255)

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


Shake Shack Business Description

Address 225 Varick Street, Suite 301, New York, NY, USA, 10014
Shake Shack Inc is a roadside burger stand. It serves a classic American menu of premium burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, beer, wine, and more. The company's burgers are made with a whole-muscle blend of all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily, cooked to order, and served on a non-genetically modified organism (GMO) potato bun. Its menu focuses on food and beverages, crafted from a range of classic American foods. The company serves draft Root Beer, seasonal freshly-squeezed lemonade, organic fresh-brewed iced tea, cold brew coffee, organic apple juice, and Shack20 bottled water. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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