Google (GOOGL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 15.86 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 81% Above Median

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What is Alphabet(Google) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Alphabet(Google) UKEX:GOOGL 96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.86 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 8.78. GuruFocus rates UKEX:GOOGL with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of ₴5,317.75. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Interactive Media companies, Alphabet(Google) ranks worse than 96.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Alphabet(Google)'s current share price is ₴7251.00. Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₴457.33. Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 15.86.

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

UKEX:GOOGL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.19   Med: 8.78   Max: 18.77
Current: 15.27

During the past years, Alphabet(Google)'s highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 18.77. The lowest was 6.19. And the median was 8.78.

UKEX:GOOGL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.77% of 341 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.48 vs UKEX:GOOGL: 15.27

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 ₴2,275.882. 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 ₴457.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Alphabet(Google)  (UKEX:GOOGL) 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

UKEX:GOOGL 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
=7251.00/457.33
=15.86

* 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)
=2275.882/333.9520*333.9520
=2,275.882

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Alphabet(Google) Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 435.079 241.428 601.817
201612 449.676 241.432 621.998
201703 468.248 243.801 641.393
201706 478.497 244.955 652.344
201709 505.542 246.819 684.010
201712 490.751 246.524 664.792
201803 517.413 249.554 692.400
201806 520.444 251.989 689.726
201809 545.622 252.439 721.804
201812 570.971 251.233 758.964
201903 590.413 254.202 775.641
201906 619.126 256.143 807.199
201909 630.930 256.759 820.615
201912 654.312 256.974 850.315
202003 665.733 258.115 861.333
202006 680.449 257.797 881.458
202009 702.422 260.280 901.242
202012 736.892 260.474 944.764
202103 766.308 264.877 966.147
202106 795.567 271.696 977.862
202109 822.657 274.310 1,001.524
202112 849.705 278.802 1,017.786
202203 862.077 287.504 1,001.351
202206 873.326 296.311 984.266
202209 874.349 296.808 983.769
202212 891.414 296.797 1,003.007
202303 917.008 301.836 1,014.580
202306 945.880 305.109 1,035.297
202309 974.129 307.789 1,056.933
202312 1,016.984 306.746 1,107.183
202403 1,057.658 312.332 1,130.870
202406 1,091.424 314.175 1,160.128
202409 1,145.320 315.301 1,213.069
202412 1,190.444 315.605 1,259.648
202503 1,270.178 319.799 1,326.391
202506 1,340.731 322.561 1,388.078
202509 1,432.410 324.800 1,472.772
202512 1,536.157 324.054 1,583.078
202603 1,766.894 330.213 1,786.901
202606 2,275.882 333.952 2,275.882

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 15.86 mean?
Alphabet(Google) (UKEX:GOOGL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.86 as of Aug. 19, 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 81% above median its historical median of 8.78. 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 #330 out of 341 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is Alphabet(Google)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Alphabet(Google)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.86 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 8.78. 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 1.48. Alphabet(Google)'s value of 15.86 is 971.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alphabet(Google) ranks #330 out of 341 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alphabet(Google) has a GF Score™ of 96/100, 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 #330 out of 341 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 1.48. Alphabet(Google)'s value of 15.86 is 971.6% 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 8.78 vs. the industry median of 1.48, 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 1.48, based on 341 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 15.86 is 971.6% 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 1.48 — 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 15.86, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 8.78. 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?
Alphabet(Google) (UKEX:GOOGL) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.86. The stock's GF Value™ is ₴5,317.75, compared to a current price of ₴7,251.00 — trading 36.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.86, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 8.78 and 971.6% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.48. Alphabet(Google)'s overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Alphabet(Google) (UKEX:GOOGL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.86 as of Aug. 19, 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) (UKEX:GOOGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphabet(Google) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₴7,251.00 is trading 36.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₴5,317.75.

Key valuation signals for UKEX:GOOGL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 15.86 (81% above median its 10-year median of 8.78)
  • GF Value™: ₴5,317.75 vs. price of ₴7,251.00 (36.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 971.6% above the Interactive Media median (#330 of 341)

No single metric tells the full story. See the UKEX:GOOGL 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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