Alphabet (WAR:GOGL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 15.34 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 75% Above Median

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What is Alphabet Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Alphabet WAR:GOGL 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.34 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 8.78. GuruFocus rates WAR:GOGL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of zł947.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Interactive Media companies, Alphabet ranks worse than 96.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Alphabet's current share price is zł1300.00. Alphabet's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was zł84.72. Alphabet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 15.34.

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

WAR:GOGL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.19   Med: 8.78   Max: 18.77
Current: 15.35

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

WAR:GOGL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.51% of 344 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.505 vs WAR:GOGL: 15.35

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's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was zł189.474. 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 zł84.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Alphabet  (WAR:GOGL) 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Alphabet Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alphabet'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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Alphabet Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Alphabet 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

WAR:GOGL vs META, SPOT, NBIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Alphabet'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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1300.00/84.72
=15.34

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

For example, Alphabet'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)
=189.474/333.9520*333.9520
=189.474

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Alphabet Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 36.222 241.428 50.104
201612 37.437 241.432 51.783
201703 38.983 243.801 53.398
201706 39.836 244.955 54.309
201709 42.088 246.819 56.946
201712 40.856 246.524 55.345
201803 43.076 249.554 57.644
201806 43.328 251.989 57.421
201809 45.425 252.439 60.093
201812 47.535 251.233 63.186
201903 49.154 254.202 64.575
201906 51.544 256.143 67.202
201909 52.527 256.759 68.319
201912 54.473 256.974 70.791
202003 55.424 258.115 71.708
202006 56.649 257.797 73.384
202009 58.479 260.280 75.031
202012 61.348 260.474 78.654
202103 63.797 264.877 80.434
202106 66.233 271.696 81.410
202109 68.488 274.310 83.379
202112 70.740 278.802 84.733
202203 71.770 287.504 83.365
202206 72.707 296.311 81.943
202209 72.792 296.808 81.902
202212 74.213 296.797 83.503
202303 76.344 301.836 84.467
202306 78.747 305.109 86.191
202309 81.099 307.789 87.993
202312 84.667 306.746 92.176
202403 88.053 312.332 94.148
202406 90.864 314.175 96.584
202409 95.351 315.301 100.991
202412 99.108 315.605 104.869
202503 105.746 319.799 110.426
202506 111.620 322.561 115.562
202509 119.252 324.800 122.612
202512 127.889 324.054 131.795
202603 147.099 330.213 148.765
202606 189.474 333.952 189.474

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 15.34 mean?
Alphabet (WAR:GOGL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.34 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 Alphabet and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 8.78. Over the past decade, Alphabet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.19 to 18.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Alphabet ranks #332 out of 344 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 96.5%.
Is Alphabet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Alphabet's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.34 is 75% 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 1.51. Alphabet's value of 15.34 is 919.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alphabet ranks #332 out of 344 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alphabet has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alphabet's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to META and SPOT?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Alphabet ranks #332 out of 344 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Alphabet in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Alphabet's value of 15.34 is 919.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Alphabet'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 1.51, Alphabet 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 1.51, based on 344 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's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.34 is 919.3% 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 and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alphabet's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.34, which is 75% 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 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphabet (WAR:GOGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł947.02, compared to a current price of zł1,300.00 — trading 37.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.34, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 8.78 and 919.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.51. Alphabet's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 (WAR:GOGL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.34 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 Alphabet (WAR:GOGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alphabet stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł1,300.00 is trading 37.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł947.02. GuruFocus considers Alphabet to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:GOGL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 15.34 (75% above median its 10-year median of 8.78)
  • GF Value™: zł947.02 vs. price of zł1,300.00 (37.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 919.3% above the Interactive Media median (#332 of 344)

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


Alphabet Business Description

Address 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA, USA, 94043
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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