Vipshop Holdings (STU:1VPA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.00 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 42% Below Median

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STU:1VPA Vipshop Holdings Ltd STU:1VPA
83 GF Score
Price €12.10
GF Value €14.76
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Vipshop Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Vipshop Holdings STU:1VPA -0.82% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates STU:1VPA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 775 Retail - Cyclical companies, Vipshop Holdings ranks worse than 69.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), Vipshop Holdings's current share price is €12.10. Vipshop Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.05. Vipshop Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.00.

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

STU:1VPA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.97   Med: 3.47   Max: 21.24
Current: 2.03

During the past years, Vipshop Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 21.24. The lowest was 1.97. And the median was 3.47.

STU:1VPA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.03% of 775 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.2 vs STU:1VPA: 2.03

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.

Vipshop Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €12.120. 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 €6.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Vipshop Holdings  (STU:1VPA) 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.


Vipshop Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Vipshop Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vipshop Holdings'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.

Vipshop Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Vipshop Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Vipshop Holdings 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 2.60 3.23 2.78 2.35 1.90

STU:1VPA vs GLBE, ETSY, CHWY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Vipshop Holdings'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.


Vipshop Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Vipshop Holdings 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.

Vipshop Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12.10/6.05
=2.00

* 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.

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

For example, Vipshop Holdings'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)
=12.12/116.0564*116.0564
=12.120

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Vipshop Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.147 102.400 1.300
201612 1.346 102.600 1.523
201703 1.498 103.200 1.685
201706 1.585 103.100 1.784
201709 1.678 104.100 1.871
201712 2.792 104.500 3.101
201803 2.952 105.300 3.254
201806 3.203 104.900 3.544
201809 3.101 106.600 3.376
201812 3.317 106.500 3.615
201903 3.631 107.700 3.913
201906 3.716 107.700 4.004
201909 3.901 109.800 4.123
201912 4.177 111.200 4.359
202003 4.347 112.300 4.492
202006 4.538 110.400 4.771
202009 4.770 111.700 4.956
202012 5.278 111.500 5.494
202103 5.757 112.662 5.930
202106 5.739 111.769 5.959
202109 6.003 112.215 6.208
202112 6.678 113.108 6.852
202203 7.124 114.335 7.231
202206 7.303 114.558 7.399
202209 7.719 115.339 7.767
202212 7.569 115.116 7.631
202303 7.777 115.116 7.841
202306 7.698 114.558 7.799
202309 8.005 115.339 8.055
202312 8.753 114.781 8.850
202403 8.831 115.227 8.895
202406 9.188 114.781 9.290
202409 9.328 115.785 9.350
202412 10.225 114.893 10.329
202503 9.966 115.116 10.047
202506 9.674 114.907 9.771
202509 9.804 115.471 9.854
202512 10.383 115.832 10.403
202603 10.779 116.303 10.756
202606 12.120 116.056 12.120

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 2.00 mean?
Vipshop Holdings (STU:1VPA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.00 as of Aug. 26, 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 Vipshop Holdings and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 3.47. Over the past decade, Vipshop Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.97 to 21.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Vipshop Holdings ranks #535 out of 775 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Vipshop Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Vipshop Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.00 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 3.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.97 to a high of 21.24. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Vipshop Holdings' value of 2.00 is 66.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vipshop Holdings ranks #535 out of 775 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vipshop Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vipshop Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GLBE and ETSY?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Vipshop Holdings ranks #535 out of 775 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Vipshop Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Vipshop Holdings' value of 2.00 is 66.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Vipshop Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.97 to 21.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Vipshop Holdings 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 1.20, based on 775 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. Vipshop Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.00 is 66.7% 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 Vipshop Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vipshop Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vipshop Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vipshop Holdings (STU:1VPA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.76, compared to a current price of €12.10 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 66.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.20. Vipshop Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Vipshop Holdings (STU:1VPA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 as of Aug. 26, 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 Vipshop Holdings (STU:1VPA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vipshop Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.10 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.76. GuruFocus considers Vipshop Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:1VPA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.00 (42% below median its 10-year median of 3.47)
  • GF Value™: €14.76 vs. price of €12.10 (18% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#535 of 775)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1VPA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vipshop Holdings Business Description

Address 128 Dingxin Road, Haizhu District, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, CHN, 510220
Vipshop is a leading Chinese online discount retailer offering branded products at attractive discounts of 10%-90% off their original price through daily flash sales. It operates warehousing, retailing, product procurement, software development, and information technology support in-house while outsourcing to third-party logistics providers for distribution and shipments. Branded products on Vipshop's platform are sourced mostly through a consignment model with global brand partners. As of March 31, 2025, Eric Ya Shen, chair and CEO, had 64.5% voting rights. Leading Chinese social media firm and strategic shareholder Tencent also holds a 12.5% interest.
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