Celestica (TSX:CLS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 23.27 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 1505% Above Median

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TSX:CLS Celestica Inc TSX:CLS
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Price C$440.22
GF Value C$272.07
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What is Celestica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Celestica TSX:CLS +0.12% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 23.27 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 1505% above its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates TSX:CLS with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of C$272.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,928 Hardware companies, Celestica ranks worse than 97.3% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Celestica's current share price is C$440.22. Celestica's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$18.92. Celestica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 23.27.

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

TSX:CLS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 1.45   Max: 30.88
Current: 25.25

During the past years, Celestica's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 30.88. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 1.45.

TSX:CLS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.3% of 1928 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.05 vs TSX:CLS: 25.25

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.

Celestica's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$30.591. 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$18.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Celestica  (TSX:CLS) 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.


Celestica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Celestica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Celestica'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.

Celestica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Celestica Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.12 1.06 2.46 7.71 21.49

Celestica 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 12.44 19.64 22.85 21.41 27.34

TSX:CLS vs APH, GLW, TEL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Celestica'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.


Celestica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Celestica 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=440.22/18.919
=23.27

* 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.

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

For example, Celestica'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)
=30.591/133.5265*133.5265
=30.591

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Celestica Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 11.306 101.765 14.835
201612 11.799 101.449 15.530
201703 11.862 102.634 15.432
201706 11.953 103.029 15.491
201709 11.815 103.345 15.266
201712 12.107 103.345 15.643
201803 12.164 105.004 15.468
201806 12.164 105.557 15.387
201809 11.955 105.636 15.111
201812 13.350 105.399 16.913
201903 13.608 106.979 16.985
201906 13.622 107.690 16.890
201909 14.074 107.611 17.463
201912 13.837 107.769 17.144
202003 14.767 107.927 18.270
202006 14.377 108.401 17.709
202009 14.496 108.164 17.895
202012 14.168 108.559 17.426
202103 13.738 110.298 16.631
202106 13.772 111.720 16.460
202109 14.680 112.905 17.361
202112 14.988 113.774 17.590
202203 15.144 117.646 17.188
202206 15.905 120.806 17.580
202209 17.510 120.648 19.379
202212 18.694 120.964 20.635
202303 18.442 122.702 20.069
202306 18.637 124.203 20.036
202309 17.903 125.230 19.089
202312 19.624 125.072 20.950
202403 19.421 126.258 20.539
202406 20.751 127.522 21.728
202409 21.055 127.285 22.087
202412 23.435 127.364 24.569
202503 19.383 129.181 20.035
202506 20.858 129.892 21.442
202509 24.544 130.287 25.154
202512 26.439 130.366 27.080
202603 25.462 132.262 25.705
202606 30.591 133.527 30.591

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 23.27 mean?
Celestica (TSX:CLS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 23.27 as of Sep. 15, 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 Celestica and its competitors. This is 1505% above median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Celestica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 30.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Celestica ranks #1876 out of 1928 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 97.3%.
Is Celestica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Celestica's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 23.27 is 1505% above median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 30.88. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Celestica's value of 23.27 is 1035.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Celestica ranks #1876 out of 1928 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Celestica has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celestica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Celestica ranks #1876 out of 1928 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Celestica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Celestica's value of 23.27 is 1035.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Celestica's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 30.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Celestica 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 2.05, based on 1,928 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. Celestica's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 23.27 is 1035.1% 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 Celestica and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Celestica's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 23.27, which is 1505% above median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celestica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica (TSX:CLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$272.07, compared to a current price of C$440.22 — trading 61.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 23.27, which is 1505% above median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 1035.1% above the Hardware industry median of 2.05. Celestica's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 23.27 as of Sep. 15, 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$440.22 is trading 61.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$272.07. GuruFocus considers Celestica to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CLS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 23.27 (1505% above median its 10-year median of 1.45)
  • GF Value™: C$272.07 vs. price of C$440.22 (61.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1035.1% above the Hardware median (#1876 of 1928)

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


Celestica Business Description

Other Exchanges CLS:USACTW:Germany
Address 5140 Yonge Street, Suite 1900, Toronto, ON, CAN, M2N 6L7
Celestica Inc offers supply chain solutions. The company has two operating and reportable segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions (CCS). The ATS segment consists of the ATS end market and is comprised of the Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, health tech, and Capital Equipment businesses. Its Capital Equipment business is comprised of the semiconductor, display, and robotics equipment businesses, and the CCS segment consists of Communications and Enterprise end markets, The Enterprise end market is comprised of its servers and storage businesses. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Connectivity & Cloud Solutions segment.
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