TLYS (Tilly's) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.60 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 46% Below Median

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TLYS Tilly's Inc TLYS
54 GF Score
Price $3.76
GF Value $4.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tilly's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Tilly's TLYS -4.33% 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates TLYS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 770 Retail - Cyclical companies, Tilly's ranks better than 72.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-27), Tilly's's current share price is $3.76. Tilly's's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $6.30. Tilly's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.60.

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

TLYS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 1.11   Max: 2.86
Current: 0.62

During the past years, Tilly's's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.86. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 1.11.

TLYS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
72.08% of 770 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.215 vs TLYS: 0.62

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.

Tilly's's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.551. 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 $6.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Tilly's  (NYSE:TLYS) 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.


Tilly's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Tilly's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tilly's'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.

Tilly's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Tilly's Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Tilly's Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.23 0.27 0.24 0.23 0.65

TLYS vs AKA, RENT, DLTH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Tilly's'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.


Tilly's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Tilly's 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.76/6.30
=0.60

* 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.

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

For example, Tilly's's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=2.551/333.0200*333.0200
=2.551

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Tilly's Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 6.069 240.628 8.399
201610 6.314 241.729 8.699
201701 6.579 242.839 9.022
201704 5.887 244.524 8.018
201707 5.885 244.786 8.006
201710 6.210 246.663 8.384
201801 5.510 247.867 7.403
201804 5.619 250.546 7.469
201807 5.983 252.006 7.906
201810 6.224 252.885 8.196
201901 5.539 251.712 7.328
201904 5.573 255.548 7.263
201907 5.900 256.571 7.658
201910 6.133 257.346 7.936
202001 5.379 257.971 6.944
202004 4.810 256.389 6.248
202007 4.989 259.101 6.412
202010 5.077 260.388 6.493
202101 5.393 261.582 6.866
202104 5.792 267.054 7.223
202107 5.531 273.003 6.747
202110 6.221 276.589 7.490
202201 5.631 281.148 6.670
202204 5.572 289.109 6.418
202207 5.698 296.276 6.405
202210 5.882 298.012 6.573
202301 5.919 299.170 6.589
202304 5.540 303.363 6.082
202307 5.505 305.691 5.997
202310 5.500 307.671 5.953
202401 4.826 308.417 5.211
202404 4.192 313.548 4.452
202407 4.204 314.540 4.451
202410 3.791 315.664 3.999
202501 3.345 317.671 3.507
202504 2.624 320.795 2.724
202507 2.707 323.048 2.791
202510 2.678 0.000
202601 2.794 325.252 2.861
202604 2.551 333.020 2.551

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 0.60 mean?
Tilly's (TLYS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.60 as of Aug. 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 Tilly's and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Tilly's' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 2.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Tilly's ranks #215 out of 770 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is Tilly's' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Tilly's' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.60 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 2.86. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. Tilly's' value of 0.60 is 50.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tilly's ranks #215 out of 770 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tilly's has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tilly's' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AKA and RENT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Tilly's ranks #215 out of 770 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Tilly's in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. Tilly's' value of 0.60 is 50.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Tilly's' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 2.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 1.22, Tilly's 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.22, based on 770 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. Tilly's's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.60 is 50.6% 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 Tilly's and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical 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. Tilly's's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tilly's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tilly's (TLYS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.24, compared to a current price of $3.76 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 50.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.22. Tilly's' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Tilly's (TLYS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60 as of Aug. 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 Tilly's (TLYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tilly's stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.76 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.24. GuruFocus considers Tilly's to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TLYS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.60 (46% below median its 10-year median of 1.11)
  • GF Value™: $4.24 vs. price of $3.76 (11.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#215 of 770)

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


Tilly's Business Description

Address 10 Whatney, Irvine, CA, USA, 92618
Tilly's Inc works as a specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men, young women, boys, and girls. It offers an unparalleled selection of relevant brands, styles, colors, sizes, and price points. It delivers branded fashion and core styles for tops, outerwear, bottoms, and dresses. It also provides backpacks, hats, sunglasses, headphones, handbags, watches, and jewelry. It markets its products under the brand names of Vans, RVCA, Adidas, Nike SB, and Hurley, among others. It operates its stores in malls, lifestyle centers, power centers, community centers, outlet centers, street-front locations, and also through e-commerce.
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