EZCORP (STU:EZ2A) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.97 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 198% Above Median

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STU:EZ2A EZCORP Inc STU:EZ2A
70 GF Score
Price €27.50
GF Value €15.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is EZCORP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

EZCORP STU:EZ2A +12.15% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 198% above its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates STU:EZ2A with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Credit Services companies, EZCORP ranks worse than 75.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), EZCORP's current share price is €27.50. EZCORP's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €13.96. EZCORP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.97.

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

STU:EZ2A' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26   Med: 0.66   Max: 2.23
Current: 2.02

During the past years, EZCORP's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.23. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.66.

STU:EZ2A's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.42% of 354 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.89 vs STU:EZ2A: 2.02

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.

EZCORP's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €16.444. 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 €13.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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EZCORP  (STU:EZ2A) 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.


EZCORP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


EZCORP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EZCORP'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.

EZCORP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

EZCORP Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.49 0.48 0.52 0.73 1.24

EZCORP 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 0.91 1.24 1.27 1.62 2.16

STU:EZ2A vs ECPG, QFIN, ATLC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, EZCORP'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.


EZCORP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, EZCORP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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EZCORP 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=27.50/13.96
=1.97

* 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.

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

For example, EZCORP'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)
=16.444/333.9520*333.9520
=16.444

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

EZCORP Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.799 241.428 13.554
201612 10.475 241.432 14.489
201703 10.583 243.801 14.496
201706 10.252 244.955 13.977
201709 10.216 246.819 13.822
201712 10.413 246.524 14.106
201803 10.296 249.554 13.778
201806 11.634 251.989 15.418
201809 11.661 252.439 15.426
201812 11.723 251.233 15.583
201903 11.808 254.202 15.512
201906 11.928 256.143 15.551
201909 12.180 256.759 15.842
201912 12.110 256.974 15.738
202003 11.135 258.115 14.407
202006 10.964 257.797 14.203
202009 9.965 260.280 12.786
202012 9.824 260.474 12.595
202103 10.067 264.877 12.692
202106 9.968 271.696 12.252
202109 10.193 274.310 12.409
202112 10.286 278.802 12.321
202203 10.818 287.504 12.566
202206 11.450 296.311 12.905
202209 12.391 296.808 13.942
202212 11.922 296.797 13.414
202303 11.985 301.836 13.260
202306 12.361 305.109 13.530
202309 12.742 307.789 13.825
202312 12.863 306.746 14.004
202403 13.382 312.332 14.308
202406 13.601 314.175 14.457
202409 13.288 315.301 14.074
202412 14.300 315.605 15.131
202503 14.318 319.799 14.952
202506 14.080 322.561 14.577
202509 14.349 324.800 14.753
202512 14.821 324.054 15.274
202603 15.729 330.213 15.907
202606 16.444 333.952 16.444

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 1.97 mean?
EZCORP (STU:EZ2A) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.97 as of Aug. 22, 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 EZCORP and its competitors. This is 198% above median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, EZCORP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 2.23. According to the industry distribution chart, EZCORP ranks #267 out of 354 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 75.4%.
Is EZCORP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
EZCORP's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.97 is 198% above median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 2.23. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89. EZCORP's value of 1.97 is 121.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EZCORP ranks #267 out of 354 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, EZCORP has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EZCORP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ECPG and QFIN?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, EZCORP ranks #267 out of 354 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places EZCORP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89. EZCORP's value of 1.97 is 121.3% above this benchmark. Historically, EZCORP's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 2.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 0.89, EZCORP 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Credit Services companies is 0.89, based on 354 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. EZCORP's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.97 is 121.3% 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 EZCORP and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EZCORP's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97, which is 198% above median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EZCORP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EZCORP (STU:EZ2A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.42, compared to a current price of €27.50 — trading 78.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97, which is 198% above median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 121.3% above the Credit Services industry median of 0.89. EZCORP's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 EZCORP (STU:EZ2A), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97 as of Aug. 22, 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 EZCORP (STU:EZ2A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EZCORP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €27.50 is trading 78.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.42. GuruFocus considers EZCORP to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:EZ2A:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.97 (198% above median its 10-year median of 0.66)
  • GF Value™: €15.42 vs. price of €27.50 (78.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 121.3% above the Credit Services median (#267 of 354)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EZ2A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


EZCORP Business Description

Other Exchanges EZPW:USAEZ2A:Germany
Address 2500 Bee Cave Road, Suite 200, Building One, Rollingwood, TX, USA, 78746
EZCORP Inc is a United States-based company engaged in offering pawn loans in the United States and Mexico. It also offers short-term unsecured loans and other consumer financial products, and buys and sells second-hand goods. The operating segments of the company are U.S. Pawn, Latin America Pawn, and Other Investments. The U.S. Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in the United States. The Latin America Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. The company generates revenue from merchandise sales, jewelry scrapping sales, and pawn service charges, of which key revenue is derived from the merchandise sales, which are mainly collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and used merchandise purchased from the customers.
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