Apple (TSX:AAPL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 54.40 (As of Sep. 12, 2026) — 128% Above Median

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What is Apple Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Apple TSX:AAPL +1.78% 94 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 54.40 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 128% above its 10-year median of 23.88. GuruFocus rates TSX:AAPL with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of C$40.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,929 Hardware companies, Apple ranks worse than 99.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-12), Apple's current share price is C$46.78. Apple's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$0.86. Apple's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 54.40.

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

TSX:AAPL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.87   Med: 23.88   Max: 55.07
Current: 54.83

During the past years, Apple's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 55.07. The lowest was 7.87. And the median was 23.88.

TSX:AAPL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
99.27% of 1929 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.06 vs TSX:AAPL: 54.83

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.

Apple's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$1.108. 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 C$0.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Apple  (TSX:AAPL) 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.


Apple Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Apple Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Apple'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.

Apple Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Apple Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Apple 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 34.19 42.55 45.90 42.22 47.75

TSX:AAPL vs SONO, FXHO, TBCH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Apple'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.


Apple Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Apple's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Apple 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=46.78/0.86
=54.40

* 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.

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

For example, Apple'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)
=1.108/333.9520*333.9520
=1.108

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Apple Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.845 241.428 1.169
201612 0.901 241.432 1.246
201703 0.924 243.801 1.266
201706 0.913 244.955 1.245
201709 0.861 246.819 1.165
201712 0.944 246.524 1.279
201803 0.890 249.554 1.191
201806 0.835 251.989 1.107
201809 0.787 252.439 1.041
201812 0.898 251.233 1.194
201903 0.824 254.202 1.083
201906 0.758 256.143 0.988
201909 0.723 256.759 0.940
201912 0.721 256.974 0.937
202003 0.679 258.115 0.878
202006 0.613 257.797 0.794
202009 0.546 260.280 0.701
202012 0.541 260.474 0.694
202103 0.559 264.877 0.705
202106 0.509 271.696 0.626
202109 0.522 274.310 0.635
202112 0.604 278.802 0.723
202203 0.565 287.504 0.656
202206 0.496 296.311 0.559
202209 0.455 296.808 0.512
202212 0.522 296.797 0.587
202303 0.580 301.836 0.642
202306 0.549 305.109 0.601
202309 0.580 307.789 0.629
202312 0.690 306.746 0.751
202403 0.702 312.332 0.751
202406 0.644 314.175 0.685
202409 0.547 315.301 0.579
202412 0.678 315.605 0.717
202503 0.688 319.799 0.718
202506 0.649 322.561 0.672
202509 0.740 324.800 0.761
202512 0.887 324.054 0.914
202603 1.068 330.213 1.080
202606 1.108 333.952 1.108

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 54.40 mean?
Apple (TSX:AAPL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 54.40 as of Sep. 12, 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 Apple and its competitors. This is 128% above median its historical median of 23.88. Over the past decade, Apple's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.87 to 55.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Apple ranks #1915 out of 1929 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 99.3%.
Is Apple's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Apple's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 54.40 is 128% above median its 10-year median of 23.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.87 to a high of 55.07. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.06. Apple's value of 54.40 is 2540.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Apple ranks #1915 out of 1929 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Apple has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apple's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SONO and FXHO?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Apple ranks #1915 out of 1929 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Apple in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.06. Apple's value of 54.40 is 2540.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Apple's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.87 to 55.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.88 vs. the industry median of 2.06, Apple 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.06, based on 1,929 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. Apple's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 54.40 is 2540.8% 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 Apple and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Apple's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 54.40, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 23.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apple stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple (TSX:AAPL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$40.16, compared to a current price of C$46.78 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 54.40, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 23.88 and 2540.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.06. Apple's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 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 Apple (TSX:AAPL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 54.40 as of Sep. 12, 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 Apple (TSX:AAPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$46.78 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$40.16. GuruFocus considers Apple to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:AAPL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 54.40 (128% above median its 10-year median of 23.88)
  • GF Value™: C$40.16 vs. price of C$46.78 (16.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2540.8% above the Hardware median (#1915 of 1929)

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


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