TTD (The Trade Desk) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.49 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 55% Below Median


TTD The Trade Desk Inc TTD
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Price $19.53
GF Value $125.46
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is The Trade Desk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Trade Desk TTD -1.11% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.49 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 14.46. GuruFocus rates TTD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $125.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 721 Media - Diversified companies, The Trade Desk ranks worse than 93.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-11), The Trade Desk's current share price is $19.53. The Trade Desk's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.01. The Trade Desk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.49.

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

TTD' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.1   Med: 14.46   Max: 32.14
Current: 6.57

During the past years, The Trade Desk's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 32.14. The lowest was 6.10. And the median was 14.46.

TTD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.07% of 721 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1 vs TTD: 6.57

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.

The Trade Desk's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.219. 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 $3.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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The Trade Desk  (NAS:TTD) 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.


The Trade Desk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Trade Desk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Trade Desk'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.

The Trade Desk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Trade Desk 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.12

The Trade Desk 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 21.77 26.86 17.71 13.12 7.55

TTD vs LFTO, MGNI, ZD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, The Trade Desk'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.


The Trade Desk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, The Trade Desk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Trade Desk 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.

The Trade Desk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19.53/3.01
=6.49

* 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.

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

For example, The Trade Desk'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)
=5.219/330.2130*330.2130
=5.219

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

The Trade Desk Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.165 241.018 0.226
201609 0.378 241.428 0.517
201612 0.420 241.432 0.574
201703 0.432 243.801 0.585
201706 0.488 244.955 0.658
201709 0.525 246.819 0.702
201712 0.590 246.524 0.790
201803 0.625 249.554 0.827
201806 0.702 251.989 0.920
201809 0.780 252.439 1.020
201812 0.900 251.233 1.183
201903 0.965 254.202 1.254
201906 1.096 256.143 1.413
201909 1.187 256.759 1.527
201912 1.347 256.974 1.731
202003 1.464 258.115 1.873
202006 1.623 257.797 2.079
202009 1.774 260.280 2.251
202012 2.140 260.474 2.713
202103 2.281 264.877 2.844
202106 2.513 271.696 3.054
202109 2.711 274.310 3.263
202112 3.159 278.802 3.742
202203 3.393 287.504 3.897
202206 3.645 296.311 4.062
202209 3.911 296.808 4.351
202212 4.313 296.797 4.799
202303 3.975 301.836 4.349
202306 4.227 305.109 4.575
202309 4.397 307.789 4.717
202312 4.427 306.746 4.766
202403 4.433 312.332 4.687
202406 4.893 314.175 5.143
202409 5.321 315.301 5.573
202412 5.945 315.605 6.220
202503 5.527 319.799 5.707
202506 5.503 322.561 5.634
202509 5.365 324.800 5.454
202512 5.220 324.054 5.319
202603 5.219 330.213 5.219

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 6.49 mean?
The Trade Desk (TTD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.49 as of Jul. 11, 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 The Trade Desk and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 14.46. Over the past decade, The Trade Desk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.10 to 32.14. According to the industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #671 out of 721 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 93.1%.
Is The Trade Desk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Trade Desk's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.49 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 14.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.10 to a high of 32.14. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00. The Trade Desk's value of 6.49 is 549% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #671 out of 721 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Trade Desk has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Trade Desk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LFTO and MGNI?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, The Trade Desk ranks #671 out of 721 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Trade Desk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00. The Trade Desk's value of 6.49 is 549% above this benchmark. Historically, The Trade Desk's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.10 to 32.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.46 vs. the industry median of 1.00, The Trade Desk 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.00, based on 721 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. The Trade Desk's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.49 is 549% 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 The Trade Desk and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Trade Desk's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.49, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 14.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Trade Desk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk (TTD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $125.46, compared to a current price of $19.53 — trading 84.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.49, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 14.46 and 549% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.00. The Trade Desk's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 The Trade Desk (TTD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.49 as of Jul. 11, 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 The Trade Desk (TTD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Trade Desk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $19.53 is trading 84.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $125.46. GuruFocus considers The Trade Desk to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TTD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.49 (55% below median its 10-year median of 14.46)
  • GF Value™: $125.46 vs. price of $19.53 (84.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 549% above the Media - Diversified median (#671 of 721)

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


The Trade Desk Business Description

Address 42 North Chestnut Street, Ventura, CA, USA, 93001
The Trade Desk provides a self-service platform that helps advertisers and ad agencies programmatically find and purchase digital ad inventory (display, video, audio, and social) on devices like computers, smartphones, and connected TVs. The firm's platform is referred to as a DSP in the digital ad industry, and it generates revenue from fees based on a percentage of what its clients spend on advertising, sometimes referred to as a "take rate."
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