Netflix (WAR:NFLX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 18.37 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 65% Below Median

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What is Netflix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Netflix WAR:NFLX -1.33% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.37 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 52.84. GuruFocus rates WAR:NFLX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of zł374.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 705 Media - Diversified companies, Netflix ranks worse than 98.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Netflix's current share price is zł270.20. Netflix's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was zł14.71. Netflix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 18.37.

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

WAR:NFLX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.5   Med: 52.84   Max: 120.91
Current: 19.47

During the past years, Netflix's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 120.91. The lowest was 12.50. And the median was 52.84.

WAR:NFLX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.87% of 705 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs WAR:NFLX: 19.47

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.

Netflix's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was zł27.056. 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 zł14.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Netflix  (WAR:NFLX) 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.


Netflix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Netflix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Netflix'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.

Netflix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Netflix Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Netflix 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 44.09 37.53 28.18 27.04 19.00

WAR:NFLX vs DIS, WBD, LYV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Netflix'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.


Netflix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Netflix 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=270.20/14.71
=18.37

* 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.

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

For example, Netflix'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)
=27.056/333.9520*333.9520
=27.056

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Netflix Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.202 241.428 3.046
201612 2.328 241.432 3.220
201703 2.578 243.801 3.531
201706 2.694 244.955 3.673
201709 2.873 246.819 3.887
201712 3.088 246.524 4.183
201803 3.456 249.554 4.625
201806 3.858 251.989 5.113
201809 4.292 252.439 5.678
201812 4.483 251.233 5.959
201903 4.874 254.202 6.403
201906 5.210 256.143 6.793
201909 5.850 256.759 7.609
201912 6.456 256.974 8.390
202003 7.145 258.115 9.244
202006 7.909 257.797 10.245
202009 8.739 260.280 11.213
202012 9.335 260.474 11.968
202103 10.857 264.877 13.688
202106 11.704 271.696 14.386
202109 12.918 274.310 15.727
202112 13.339 278.802 15.978
202203 14.755 287.504 17.139
202206 16.028 296.311 18.064
202209 17.235 296.808 19.392
202212 17.432 296.797 19.614
202303 18.347 301.836 20.299
202306 19.251 305.109 21.071
202309 18.873 307.789 20.477
202312 17.776 306.746 19.353
202403 18.523 312.332 19.805
202406 19.252 314.175 20.464
202409 19.860 315.301 21.035
202412 21.613 315.605 22.869
202503 21.090 319.799 22.023
202506 21.940 322.561 22.715
202509 22.886 324.800 23.531
202512 23.553 324.054 24.272
202603 27.607 330.213 27.920
202606 27.056 333.952 27.056

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 18.37 mean?
Netflix (WAR:NFLX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.37 as of Jul. 31, 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 Netflix and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 52.84. Over the past decade, Netflix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 12.50 to 120.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Netflix ranks #697 out of 705 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 98.9%.
Is Netflix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Netflix's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.37 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 52.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.50 to a high of 120.91. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96. Netflix's value of 18.37 is 1813.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Netflix ranks #697 out of 705 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Netflix has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netflix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DIS and WBD?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Netflix ranks #697 out of 705 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Netflix in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96. Netflix's value of 18.37 is 1813.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Netflix's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 12.50 to 120.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.84 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Netflix 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 0.96, based on 705 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. Netflix's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.37 is 1813.5% 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 Netflix and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Netflix's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.37, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 52.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netflix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netflix (WAR:NFLX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł374.34, compared to a current price of zł270.20 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.37, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 52.84 and 1813.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.96. Netflix's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Netflix (WAR:NFLX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.37 as of Jul. 31, 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 Netflix (WAR:NFLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netflix stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł270.20 is trading 27.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł374.34. GuruFocus considers Netflix to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:NFLX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 18.37 (65% below median its 10-year median of 52.84)
  • GF Value™: zł374.34 vs. price of zł270.20 (27.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1813.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#697 of 705)

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


Netflix Business Description

Address 121 Albright Way, Los Gatos, CA, USA, 95032
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 300 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided a regular slate of live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm introduced ad-supported subscription plans in 2022, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
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