Google (GOOG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 16.76 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 91% Above Median

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What is Alphabet(Google) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Alphabet(Google) TSX:GOOG +5.30% 95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.76 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 8.77. GuruFocus rates TSX:GOOG with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of C$39.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Interactive Media companies, Alphabet(Google) ranks worse than 97.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Alphabet(Google)'s current share price is C$59.83. Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$3.57. Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 16.76.

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

TSX:GOOG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.19   Med: 8.77   Max: 18.77
Current: 16.57

During the past years, Alphabet(Google)'s highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 18.77. The lowest was 6.19. And the median was 8.77.

TSX:GOOG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.41% of 347 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.45 vs TSX:GOOG: 16.57

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.

Alphabet(Google)'s adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$8.699. 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$3.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Alphabet(Google)  (TSX:GOOG) 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.


Alphabet(Google) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Alphabet(Google) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alphabet(Google)'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.

Alphabet(Google) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Alphabet(Google) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Alphabet(Google) 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 9.21 12.29 15.43 13.47 15.85

TSX:GOOG vs META, SPOT, NBIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Alphabet(Google)'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.


Alphabet(Google) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Alphabet(Google) 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.

Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=59.83/3.57
=16.76

* 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.

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

For example, Alphabet(Google)'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)
=8.699/333.9520*333.9520
=8.699

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Alphabet(Google) Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.553 241.428 2.148
201612 1.634 241.432 2.260
201703 1.707 243.801 2.338
201706 1.733 244.955 2.363
201709 1.691 246.819 2.288
201712 1.707 246.524 2.312
201803 1.823 249.554 2.440
201806 1.860 251.989 2.465
201809 1.937 252.439 2.562
201812 2.089 251.233 2.777
201903 2.150 254.202 2.825
201906 2.241 256.143 2.922
201909 2.275 256.759 2.959
201912 2.347 256.974 3.050
202003 2.531 258.115 3.275
202006 2.512 257.797 3.254
202009 2.531 260.280 3.247
202012 2.571 260.474 3.296
202103 2.623 264.877 3.307
202106 2.648 271.696 3.255
202109 2.839 274.310 3.456
202112 2.962 278.802 3.548
202203 2.973 287.504 3.453
202206 3.046 296.311 3.433
202209 3.177 296.808 3.575
202212 3.298 296.797 3.711
202303 3.417 301.836 3.781
202306 3.423 305.109 3.747
202309 3.590 307.789 3.895
202312 3.716 306.746 4.046
202403 3.899 312.332 4.169
202406 4.074 314.175 4.330
202409 4.226 315.301 4.476
202412 4.619 315.605 4.888
202503 4.966 319.799 5.186
202506 4.991 322.561 5.167
202509 5.397 324.800 5.549
202512 5.772 324.054 5.948
202603 6.603 330.213 6.678
202606 8.699 333.952 8.699

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 16.76 mean?
Alphabet(Google) (TSX:GOOG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.76 as of Aug. 05, 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 Alphabet(Google) and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 8.77. Over the past decade, Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.19 to 18.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Alphabet(Google) ranks #338 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 97.4%.
Is Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Alphabet(Google)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.76 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 8.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.19 to a high of 18.77. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45. Alphabet(Google)'s value of 16.76 is 1055.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alphabet(Google) ranks #338 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alphabet(Google) has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to META and SPOT?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Alphabet(Google) ranks #338 out of 347 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Alphabet(Google) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45. Alphabet(Google)'s value of 16.76 is 1055.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Alphabet(Google)'s own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.19 to 18.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.77 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Alphabet(Google) 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.45, based on 347 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. Alphabet(Google)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.76 is 1055.9% 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 Alphabet(Google) and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alphabet(Google)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.76, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 8.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alphabet(Google) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphabet(Google) (TSX:GOOG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$39.36, compared to a current price of C$59.83 — trading 52% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.76, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 8.77 and 1055.9% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.45. Alphabet(Google)'s overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 4 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 Alphabet(Google) (TSX:GOOG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.76 as of Aug. 05, 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 Alphabet(Google) (TSX:GOOG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphabet(Google) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$59.83 is trading 52% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$39.36. GuruFocus considers Alphabet(Google) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:GOOG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 16.76 (91% above median its 10-year median of 8.77)
  • GF Value™: C$39.36 vs. price of C$59.83 (52% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1055.9% above the Interactive Media median (#338 of 347)

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


Alphabet(Google) Business Description

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Alphabet is a holding company that wholly owns internet giant Google. The California-based company derives slightly less than 90% of its revenue from Google services, the vast majority of which is advertising sales. Alongside online ads, Google services houses sales stemming from Google's subscription services (YouTube TV and YouTube Music, among others), platforms (sales and in-app purchases on Play Store), and devices (Chromebooks, Pixel smartphones, and smart home products such as Chromecast). Google's cloud computing platform accounts for roughly 10% of Alphabet's revenue. The firm's investments in up-and-coming technologies such as self-driving cars (Waymo), health (Verily), and internet access (Google Fiber) make up the rest.
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