TNC (Tennant Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.43 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 42% Below Median

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TNC Tennant Co TNC
83 GF Score
Price $68.02
GF Value $88.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Tennant Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Tennant Co TNC 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.43 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 4.17. GuruFocus rates TNC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,159 Industrial Products companies, Tennant Co ranks worse than 54.79% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Tennant Co's current share price is $68.02. Tennant Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $27.94. Tennant Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.43.

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

TNC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.3   Med: 4.17   Max: 5.82
Current: 2.43

During the past years, Tennant Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.82. The lowest was 2.30. And the median was 4.17.

TNC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.79% of 2159 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.14 vs TNC: 2.43

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.

Tennant Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $31.286. 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 $27.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Tennant Co  (NYSE:TNC) 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.


Tennant Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Tennant Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tennant Co'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.

Tennant Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Tennant Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Tennant Co Quarterly Data
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TNC vs AMSC, BW, EPAC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Tennant Co'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.


Tennant Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Tennant Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tennant Co 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.

Tennant Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=68.02/27.94
=2.43

* 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.

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

For example, Tennant Co'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)
=31.286/333.9520*333.9520
=31.286

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Tennant Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 15.442 241.428 21.360
201612 15.748 241.432 21.783
201703 15.576 243.801 21.336
201706 15.943 244.955 21.735
201709 16.496 246.819 22.319
201712 16.582 246.524 22.463
201803 17.057 249.554 22.826
201806 16.617 251.989 22.022
201809 16.950 252.439 22.423
201812 17.346 251.233 23.057
201903 17.510 254.202 23.003
201906 18.343 256.143 23.915
201909 18.533 256.759 24.105
201912 19.628 256.974 25.508
202003 19.382 258.115 25.077
202006 20.141 257.797 26.091
202009 21.323 260.280 27.358
202012 21.876 260.474 28.047
202103 22.579 264.877 28.467
202106 23.370 271.696 28.725
202109 23.774 274.310 28.943
202112 23.404 278.802 28.034
202203 23.466 287.504 27.257
202206 23.276 296.311 26.233
202209 22.865 296.808 25.726
202212 25.420 296.797 28.602
202303 26.530 301.836 29.353
202306 28.078 305.109 30.732
202309 29.081 307.789 31.553
202312 30.970 306.746 33.717
202403 32.335 312.332 34.573
202406 32.959 314.175 35.034
202409 34.292 315.301 36.320
202412 32.935 315.605 34.850
202503 33.385 319.799 34.862
202506 35.177 322.561 36.419
202509 35.099 324.800 36.088
202512 33.709 324.054 34.739
202603 31.177 330.213 31.530
202606 31.286 333.952 31.286

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 2.43 mean?
Tennant Co (TNC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.43 as of Aug. 21, 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 Tennant Co and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 4.17. Over the past decade, Tennant Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.30 to 5.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Tennant Co ranks #1183 out of 2159 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Tennant Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Tennant Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.43 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 4.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.30 to a high of 5.82. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.14. Tennant Co's value of 2.43 is 13.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tennant Co ranks #1183 out of 2159 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tennant Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tennant Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AMSC and BW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Tennant Co ranks #1183 out of 2159 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Tennant Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.14. Tennant Co's value of 2.43 is 13.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Tennant Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.30 to 5.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.17 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Tennant Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.14, based on 2,159 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. Tennant Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.43 is 13.6% 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 Tennant Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tennant Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.43, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 4.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tennant Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tennant Co (TNC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.84, compared to a current price of $68.02 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.43, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 4.17 and 13.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.14. Tennant Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Tennant Co (TNC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.43 as of Aug. 21, 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 Tennant Co (TNC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tennant Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $68.02 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $88.84. GuruFocus considers Tennant Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TNC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.43 (42% below median its 10-year median of 4.17)
  • GF Value™: $88.84 vs. price of $68.02 (23.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1183 of 2159)

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


Tennant Co Business Description

Other Exchanges TN1:Germany
Address 10400 Clean Street, Eden Prairie, MN, USA, 55344
Tennant Co is engaged in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that empower customers to achieve quality cleaning performance, reduce environmental impact and help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world. The Company is committed to creating and commercializing breakthrough, sustainable cleaning innovations to enhance its broad suite of products, including floor maintenance and cleaning equipment, detergent-free and other sustainable cleaning technologies, aftermarket parts and consumables, equipment maintenance and repair service, and asset management solutions. Its products are used in many types of environments, including retail establishments, distribution centers, factories and warehouses, public venues such as arenas and stadiums, office buildings, schools, and more.
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