Inter Cars (WAR:CAR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.55 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 27% Above Median

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WAR:CAR Inter Cars SA WAR:CAR
89 GF Score
Price zł970.00
GF Value zł681.28
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What is Inter Cars Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Inter Cars WAR:CAR -2.22% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.55 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 2.79. GuruFocus rates WAR:CAR with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of zł681.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 982 Vehicles & Parts companies, Inter Cars ranks worse than 81.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Inter Cars's current share price is zł970.00. Inter Cars's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł273.00. Inter Cars's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.55.

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

WAR:CAR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59   Med: 2.79   Max: 4.65
Current: 3.55

During the past years, Inter Cars's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.65. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 2.79.

WAR:CAR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
81.67% of 982 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs WAR:CAR: 3.55

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.

Inter Cars's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł429.317. 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 zł273.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Inter Cars  (WAR:CAR) 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.


Inter Cars Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Inter Cars Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inter Cars'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.

Inter Cars Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Inter Cars Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Inter Cars Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WAR:CAR vs ORLY, AZO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Inter Cars'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.


Inter Cars Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Inter Cars's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Inter Cars 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.

Inter Cars's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=970.00/273.00
=3.55

* 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.

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

For example, Inter Cars'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)
=429.317/163.0700*163.0700
=429.317

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 163.0700.

Inter Cars Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 92.668 99.552 151.793
201609 97.072 99.064 159.791
201612 100.509 100.366 163.302
201703 104.068 101.018 167.994
201706 107.047 101.180 172.525
201709 111.406 101.343 179.262
201712 114.062 102.564 181.351
201803 116.982 102.564 185.993
201806 122.094 103.378 192.593
201809 126.054 103.378 198.839
201812 129.106 103.785 202.855
201903 132.423 104.274 207.092
201906 136.174 105.983 209.523
201909 141.738 105.983 218.084
201912 144.458 107.123 219.905
202003 146.968 109.076 219.719
202006 154.667 109.402 230.541
202009 160.883 109.320 239.985
202012 169.078 109.565 251.647
202103 177.964 112.658 257.600
202106 186.806 113.960 267.308
202109 202.294 115.588 285.393
202112 218.075 119.088 298.614
202203 226.743 125.031 295.728
202206 240.151 131.705 297.341
202209 256.975 135.531 309.190
202212 269.320 139.113 315.701
202303 283.396 145.950 316.638
202306 291.064 147.009 322.864
202309 309.128 146.113 345.003
202312 313.204 147.741 345.701
202403 322.680 149.044 353.047
202406 336.111 150.997 362.985
202409 348.881 153.439 370.779
202412 360.789 154.660 380.407
202503 369.572 157.021 383.810
202506 381.784 157.509 395.263
202509 397.514 158.000 410.270
202512 412.043 158.320 424.405
202603 429.317 163.070 429.317

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 3.55 mean?
Inter Cars (WAR:CAR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.55 as of Aug. 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 Inter Cars and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 2.79. Over the past decade, Inter Cars' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 4.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Inter Cars ranks #802 out of 982 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Inter Cars' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Inter Cars' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.55 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 2.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 4.65. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Inter Cars' value of 3.55 is 181.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inter Cars ranks #802 out of 982 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inter Cars has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inter Cars' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Inter Cars ranks #802 out of 982 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Inter Cars in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Inter Cars' value of 3.55 is 181.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Inter Cars' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 4.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.79 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Inter Cars 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.26, based on 982 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. Inter Cars's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.55 is 181.7% 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 Inter Cars and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inter Cars's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.55, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inter Cars stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inter Cars (WAR:CAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł681.28, compared to a current price of zł970.00 — trading 42.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.55, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 2.79 and 181.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.26. Inter Cars' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Inter Cars (WAR:CAR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.55 as of Aug. 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 Inter Cars (WAR:CAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inter Cars stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł970.00 is trading 42.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł681.28. GuruFocus considers Inter Cars to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:CAR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.55 (27% above median its 10-year median of 2.79)
  • GF Value™: zł681.28 vs. price of zł970.00 (42.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 181.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#802 of 982)

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


Inter Cars Business Description

Other Exchanges 7FZ:Germany
Address Swobodnia 35, Zakroczym, POL, 05-180
Inter Cars SA is engaged in the import and distribution of spare parts and tyres for passenger cars and utility vehicles. The company's product offerings include Spare parts for passenger cars, Spare parts for commercial vehicles and buses, tyres, batteries, lubricants, garage equipment, motorcycles, and parts, Accessories, and other sales - services. Its segments include: Sale of spare parts; and Sale of spare parts Ukraine.
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