Applied Materials (TSX:AMAT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 31.77 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 192% Above Median

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TSX:AMAT Applied Materials Inc TSX:AMAT
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Price C$58.13
GF Value C$24.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Applied Materials Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Applied Materials TSX:AMAT -1.02% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 31.77 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 192% above its 10-year median of 10.87. GuruFocus rates TSX:AMAT with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of C$24.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 735 Semiconductors companies, Applied Materials ranks worse than 96.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Applied Materials's current share price is C$58.13. Applied Materials's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was C$1.83. Applied Materials's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 31.77.

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

TSX:AMAT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.16   Med: 10.87   Max: 38.15
Current: 31.99

During the past years, Applied Materials's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 38.15. The lowest was 4.16. And the median was 10.87.

TSX:AMAT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.46% of 735 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.2 vs TSX:AMAT: 31.99

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.

Applied Materials's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$3.339. 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$1.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Applied Materials  (TSX:AMAT) 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.


Applied Materials Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Applied Materials Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Applied Materials'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.

Applied Materials Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Applied Materials Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Applied Materials Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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TSX:AMAT vs LRCX, KLAC, TER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Applied Materials'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.


Applied Materials Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Applied Materials 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.

Applied Materials's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=58.13/1.83
=31.77

* 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.

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

For example, Applied Materials'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)
=3.339/333.0200*333.0200
=3.339

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Applied Materials Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 0.664 240.628 0.919
201610 0.715 241.729 0.985
201701 0.757 242.839 1.038
201704 0.828 244.524 1.128
201707 0.836 244.786 1.137
201710 0.897 246.663 1.211
201801 0.811 247.867 1.090
201804 0.717 250.546 0.953
201807 0.735 252.006 0.971
201810 0.742 252.885 0.977
201901 0.927 251.712 1.226
201904 0.945 255.548 1.231
201907 0.928 256.571 1.205
201910 0.954 257.346 1.235
202001 0.995 257.971 1.284
202004 1.115 256.389 1.448
202007 1.140 259.101 1.465
202010 1.233 260.388 1.577
202101 1.283 261.582 1.633
202104 1.322 267.054 1.649
202107 1.349 273.003 1.646
202110 1.376 276.589 1.657
202201 1.370 281.148 1.623
202204 1.355 289.109 1.561
202207 1.463 296.276 1.644
202210 1.595 298.012 1.782
202301 1.718 299.170 1.912
202304 1.829 303.363 2.008
202307 1.922 305.691 2.094
202310 2.170 307.671 2.349
202401 2.270 308.417 2.451
202404 2.423 313.548 2.573
202407 2.527 314.540 2.675
202410 2.577 315.664 2.719
202501 2.660 317.671 2.789
202504 2.663 320.795 2.764
202507 2.703 323.048 2.786
202510 2.903 0.000
202601 3.038 325.252 3.111
202604 3.339 333.020 3.339

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 31.77 mean?
Applied Materials (TSX:AMAT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 31.77 as of Jul. 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 Applied Materials and its competitors. This is 192% above median its historical median of 10.87. Over the past decade, Applied Materials' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.16 to 38.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #709 out of 735 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 96.5%.
Is Applied Materials' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Applied Materials' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 31.77 is 192% above median its 10-year median of 10.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.16 to a high of 38.15. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.20. Applied Materials' value of 31.77 is 892.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #709 out of 735 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Applied Materials has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Materials' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LRCX and KLAC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Applied Materials ranks #709 out of 735 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Applied Materials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.20. Applied Materials' value of 31.77 is 892.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Materials' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.16 to 38.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.87 vs. the industry median of 3.20, Applied Materials 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.20, based on 735 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. Applied Materials's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 31.77 is 892.8% 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 Applied Materials and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Materials's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 31.77, which is 192% above median its own 10-year median of 10.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials (TSX:AMAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$24.56, compared to a current price of C$58.13 — trading 136.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 31.77, which is 192% above median its 10-year median of 10.87 and 892.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 3.20. Applied Materials' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Applied Materials (TSX:AMAT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 31.77 as of Jul. 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 Applied Materials (TSX:AMAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Materials stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$58.13 is trading 136.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$24.56. GuruFocus considers Applied Materials to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:AMAT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 31.77 (192% above median its 10-year median of 10.87)
  • GF Value™: C$24.56 vs. price of C$58.13 (136.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 892.8% above the Semiconductors median (#709 of 735)

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


Applied Materials Business Description

Address 3050 Bowers Avenue, P.O. Box 58039, Santa Clara, CA, USA, 95052-8039
Applied Materials is the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturer in the world. It has a broad portfolio spanning nearly every corner of the WFE ecosystem. Applied Materials holds leading market share in deposition, which entails the layering of new materials on semiconductor wafers. It is more exposed to general-purpose logic chips made at integrated device manufacturers and foundries. It counts the largest chipmakers in the world as customers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung.
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