THC (Tenet Healthcare) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 18.11 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 68% Above Median

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THC Tenet Healthcare Corp THC
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Price $268.52
GF Value $185.15
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What is Tenet Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Tenet Healthcare THC -0.63% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.11 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 10.77. GuruFocus rates THC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $185.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 343 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Tenet Healthcare ranks worse than 97.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Tenet Healthcare's current share price is $268.52. Tenet Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $14.83. Tenet Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 18.11.

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

THC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89   Med: 10.77   Max: 24.98
Current: 18.21

During the past years, Tenet Healthcare's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 24.98. The lowest was 1.89. And the median was 10.77.

THC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.67% of 343 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.92 vs THC: 18.21

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.

Tenet Healthcare's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $57.858. 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 $14.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Tenet Healthcare  (NYSE:THC) 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.


Tenet Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Tenet Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tenet Healthcare'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.

Tenet Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Tenet Healthcare Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Tenet Healthcare Quarterly Data
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THC vs DVA, EHC, ENSG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Tenet Healthcare'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.


Tenet Healthcare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Tenet Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tenet Healthcare 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.

Tenet Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=268.52/14.83
=18.11

* 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.

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

For example, Tenet Healthcare'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)
=57.858/333.9520*333.9520
=57.858

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Tenet Healthcare Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 5.305 241.428 7.338
201612 4.183 241.432 5.786
201703 4.282 243.801 5.865
201706 3.704 244.955 5.050
201709 0.238 246.819 0.322
201712 -1.456 246.524 -1.972
201803 -0.637 249.554 -0.852
201806 -1.505 251.989 -1.995
201809 -1.054 252.439 -1.394
201812 -1.161 251.233 -1.543
201903 -1.300 254.202 -1.708
201906 -1.045 256.143 -1.362
201909 -3.286 256.759 -4.274
201912 -4.002 256.974 -5.201
202003 -3.425 258.115 -4.431
202006 -2.450 257.797 -3.174
202009 -3.548 260.280 -4.552
202012 0.264 260.474 0.338
202103 1.153 264.877 1.454
202106 2.442 271.696 3.002
202109 6.743 274.310 8.209
202112 9.591 278.802 11.488
202203 9.806 287.504 11.390
202206 10.081 296.311 11.362
202209 11.441 296.808 12.873
202212 11.169 296.797 12.567
202303 12.099 301.836 13.386
202306 13.230 305.109 14.481
202309 14.416 307.789 15.641
202312 16.088 306.746 17.515
202403 35.353 312.332 37.800
202406 36.266 314.175 38.549
202409 40.323 315.301 42.708
202412 43.855 315.605 46.404
202503 45.013 319.799 47.005
202506 42.436 322.561 43.935
202509 45.683 324.800 46.970
202512 48.533 324.054 50.015
202603 55.896 330.213 56.529
202606 57.858 333.952 57.858

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 18.11 mean?
Tenet Healthcare (THC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.11 as of Aug. 19, 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 Tenet Healthcare and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 10.77. Over the past decade, Tenet Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 24.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Tenet Healthcare ranks #335 out of 343 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Tenet Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Tenet Healthcare's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.11 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 10.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 24.98. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92. Tenet Healthcare's value of 18.11 is 843.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tenet Healthcare ranks #335 out of 343 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tenet Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tenet Healthcare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DVA and EHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Tenet Healthcare ranks #335 out of 343 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Tenet Healthcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92. Tenet Healthcare's value of 18.11 is 843.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Tenet Healthcare's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 24.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.77 vs. the industry median of 1.92, Tenet Healthcare 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.92, based on 343 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. Tenet Healthcare's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.11 is 843.2% 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 Tenet Healthcare and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tenet Healthcare's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.11, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 10.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tenet Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tenet Healthcare (THC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $185.15, compared to a current price of $268.52 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.11, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 10.77 and 843.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.92. Tenet Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Tenet Healthcare (THC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.11 as of Aug. 19, 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 Tenet Healthcare (THC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tenet Healthcare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $268.52 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of $185.15. GuruFocus considers Tenet Healthcare to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for THC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 18.11 (68% above median its 10-year median of 10.77)
  • GF Value™: $185.15 vs. price of $268.52 (45% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 843.2% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#335 of 343)

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


Tenet Healthcare Business Description

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Address 14201 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX, USA, 75254
Tenet Healthcare is a Dallas-based healthcare services organization. It operates acute and specialty hospitals (50 as of December 2025) and hundreds of ambulatory surgery centers and other outpatient facilities across the US, primarily in the South. Through its Conifer segment, Tenet also provides revenue cycle management solutions.
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