ULH (Universal Logistics Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 63% Below Median

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ULH Universal Logistics Holdings Inc ULH
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GF Value $23.49
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What is Universal Logistics Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Universal Logistics Holdings ULH -5.00% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 2.93. GuruFocus rates ULH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 738 Transportation companies, Universal Logistics Holdings ranks better than 55.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Universal Logistics Holdings's current share price is $15.71. Universal Logistics Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $14.54. Universal Logistics Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.08.

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

ULH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9   Med: 2.93   Max: 5.2
Current: 1.08

During the past years, Universal Logistics Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.20. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 2.93.

ULH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
55.28% of 738 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.265 vs ULH: 1.08

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.

Universal Logistics Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.424. 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 $14.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Universal Logistics Holdings  (NAS:ULH) 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.


Universal Logistics Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Universal Logistics Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Logistics Holdings'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.

Universal Logistics Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Universal Logistics Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Universal Logistics Holdings Quarterly Data
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ULH vs PAMT, TOPP, ETS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Universal Logistics Holdings'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.


Universal Logistics Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Universal Logistics Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Universal Logistics Holdings 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.

Universal Logistics Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=15.71/14.54
=1.08

* 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.

Universal Logistics Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Universal Logistics Holdings'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)
=20.424/330.2130*330.2130
=20.424

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Universal Logistics Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.046 241.018 6.913
201609 5.136 241.428 7.025
201612 5.196 241.432 7.107
201703 5.327 243.801 7.215
201706 5.316 244.955 7.166
201709 5.149 246.819 6.889
201712 5.946 246.524 7.965
201803 6.318 249.554 8.360
201806 6.789 251.989 8.896
201809 7.216 252.439 9.439
201812 7.375 251.233 9.693
201903 7.774 254.202 10.099
201906 8.363 256.143 10.781
201909 7.254 256.759 9.329
201912 7.522 256.974 9.666
202003 7.750 258.115 9.915
202006 8.045 257.797 10.305
202009 8.456 260.280 10.728
202012 8.902 260.474 11.285
202103 9.650 264.877 12.030
202106 10.472 271.696 12.727
202109 10.692 274.310 12.871
202112 11.227 278.802 13.297
202203 12.513 287.504 14.372
202206 13.965 296.311 15.563
202209 15.793 296.808 17.570
202212 17.008 296.797 18.923
202303 17.817 301.836 19.492
202306 18.616 305.109 20.148
202309 19.409 307.789 20.823
202312 20.248 306.746 21.797
202403 22.188 312.332 23.458
202406 23.137 314.175 24.318
202409 23.975 315.301 25.109
202412 24.586 315.605 25.724
202503 24.550 319.799 25.349
202506 24.827 322.561 25.416
202509 21.955 324.800 22.321
202512 20.522 324.054 20.912
202603 20.424 330.213 20.424

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 1.08 mean?
Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 as of Jul. 25, 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 Universal Logistics Holdings and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 2.93. Over the past decade, Universal Logistics Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 5.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Logistics Holdings ranks #330 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Universal Logistics Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Universal Logistics Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 2.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 5.20. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Universal Logistics Holdings' value of 1.08 is 14.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Logistics Holdings ranks #330 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Logistics Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Logistics Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PAMT and TOPP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Universal Logistics Holdings ranks #330 out of 738 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Universal Logistics Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Universal Logistics Holdings' value of 1.08 is 14.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Logistics Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 5.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.93 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Universal Logistics Holdings has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 738 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. Universal Logistics Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is 14.6% below 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 Universal Logistics Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Logistics Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Logistics Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.49, compared to a current price of $15.71 — trading 33.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 2.93 and 14.6% below the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Universal Logistics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Jul. 25, 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 Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Logistics Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.71 is trading 33.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.49. GuruFocus considers Universal Logistics Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ULH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (63% below median its 10-year median of 2.93)
  • GF Value™: $23.49 vs. price of $15.71 (33.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.6% below the Transportation median (#330 of 738)

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


Universal Logistics Holdings Business Description

Address 12755 East Nine Mile Road, Warren, MI, USA, 48089
Universal Logistics Holdings Inc is an asset-light provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions throughout the United States, and in Mexico, Canada, and Colombia. It offers services such as truckload, brokerage, intermodal, dedicated, and value-added services. The firm has three reportable segments, namely contract logistics, intermodal, and trucking. The company generates the key revenue from Contract Logistics, which provides value-added and dedicated transportation services to support inbound and internal logistics requirements of industrial manufacturers and retailers, generally under contractual arrangements of one year or longer. Geographically, the firm generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, and Colombia.
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