Tesla (TSLA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 34.59 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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What is Tesla Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Tesla TSLA -2.63% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 34.59 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 43.96. GuruFocus rates TSLA with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $291.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,032 Vehicles & Parts companies, Tesla ranks worse than 99.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Tesla's current share price is $380.84. Tesla's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.01. Tesla's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 34.59.

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

TSLA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.14   Med: 43.96   Max: 209.53
Current: 34.59

During the past years, Tesla's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 209.53. The lowest was 17.14. And the median was 43.96.

TSLA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
99.42% of 1032 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs TSLA: 34.59

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.

Tesla's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $22.401. 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 $11.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Tesla  (NAS:TSLA) 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.


Tesla Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Tesla Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tesla'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.

Tesla Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Tesla Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Tesla Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 30.62 34.81 45.54 43.78 33.76

TSLA vs GM, F, RIVN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Tesla'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.


Tesla Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tesla's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tesla 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=380.84/11.01
=34.59

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=22.401/330.2130*330.2130
=22.401

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Tesla Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.135 241.018 1.555
201609 1.193 241.428 1.632
201612 1.961 241.432 2.682
201703 2.026 243.801 2.744
201706 2.040 244.955 2.750
201709 1.869 246.819 2.500
201712 1.674 246.524 2.242
201803 1.748 249.554 2.313
201806 1.527 251.989 2.001
201809 1.752 252.439 2.292
201812 1.901 251.233 2.499
201903 1.768 254.202 2.297
201906 2.127 256.143 2.742
201909 2.237 256.759 2.877
201912 2.437 256.974 3.132
202003 3.306 258.115 4.229
202006 3.526 257.797 4.516
202009 5.638 260.280 7.153
202012 7.717 260.474 9.783
202103 7.967 264.877 9.932
202106 8.402 271.696 10.212
202109 8.982 274.310 10.812
202112 9.742 278.802 11.538
202203 10.967 287.504 12.596
202206 11.648 296.311 12.981
202209 12.619 296.808 14.039
202212 14.129 296.797 15.720
202303 15.164 301.836 16.590
202306 16.109 305.109 17.434
202309 16.818 307.789 18.043
202312 19.665 306.746 21.169
202403 20.188 312.332 21.344
202406 20.806 314.175 21.868
202409 21.806 315.301 22.837
202412 22.672 315.605 23.721
202503 23.184 319.799 23.939
202506 23.981 322.561 24.550
202509 24.058 324.800 24.459
202512 21.897 324.054 22.313
202603 22.401 330.213 22.401

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 34.59 mean?
Tesla (TSLA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 34.59 as of Jul. 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 Tesla and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 43.96. Over the past decade, Tesla's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 17.14 to 209.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesla ranks #1026 out of 1032 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 99.4%.
Is Tesla's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Tesla's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 34.59 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 43.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.14 to a high of 209.53. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Tesla's value of 34.59 is 2623.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tesla ranks #1026 out of 1032 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tesla has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesla's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GM and F?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Tesla ranks #1026 out of 1032 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Tesla in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Tesla's value of 34.59 is 2623.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Tesla's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 17.14 to 209.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.96 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Tesla 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.27, based on 1,032 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. Tesla's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 34.59 is 2623.6% 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 Tesla and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tesla's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 34.59, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 43.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesla stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesla (TSLA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $291.19, compared to a current price of $380.84 — trading 30.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 34.59, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 43.96 and 2623.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.27. Tesla's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Tesla (TSLA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 34.59 as of Jul. 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 Tesla (TSLA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesla stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $380.84 is trading 30.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $291.19. GuruFocus considers Tesla to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSLA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 34.59 (21% below median its 10-year median of 43.96)
  • GF Value™: $291.19 vs. price of $380.84 (30.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2623.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#1026 of 1032)

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


Tesla Business Description

Address 1 Tesla Road, Austin, TX, USA, 78725
Tesla is a vertically integrated battery electric vehicle automaker and developer of real-world artificial intelligence software, which includes autonomous driving and humanoid robots. The company has multiple vehicles in its fleet, which include a midsize sedan and crossover SUV in the entry-level luxury category, a luxury light truck, and a semitruck. Tesla also runs a robotaxi service in four US metropolitan areas. Global deliveries in 2025 were nearly 1.64 million vehicles. Additionally, the company sells batteries for stationary storage for residential and commercial properties, including utilities, solar panels, and solar roofs for energy generation. Tesla also owns a fast-charging network and a US auto insurance business.
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