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Zalando SEWAR:ZAL +0.45%66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.51 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 3.15. GuruFocus rates WAR:ZAL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of zł141.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 788 Retail - Cyclical companies, Zalando SE ranks worse than 73.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zalando SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:ZAL'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.14 Med: 3.15 Max: 6.72
Current: 2.49
During the past years, Zalando SE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.72. The lowest was 2.14. And the median was 3.15.
WAR:ZAL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 73.73% of 788
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.205
vs WAR:ZAL: 2.49
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.
Zalando SE's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was zł45.222. 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 zł39.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Zalando SE (WAR:ZAL) 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.
Zalando SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Zalando SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zalando SE'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.
WAR:ZAL vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Zalando SE'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.
Zalando SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zalando SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zalando SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Zalando SE 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.
Zalando SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 2.51 mean?
Zalando SE (WAR:ZAL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.51 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 Zalando SE and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 3.15. Over the past decade, Zalando SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.14 to 6.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Zalando SE ranks #581 out of 788 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Zalando SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Zalando SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.51 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 3.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.14 to a high of 6.72. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Zalando SE's value of 2.51 is 108.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zalando SE ranks #581 out of 788 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zalando SE has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zalando SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Zalando SE ranks #581 out of 788 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Zalando SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Zalando SE's value of 2.51 is 108.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Zalando SE's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.14 to 6.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.15 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Zalando SE 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.21, based on 788 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. Zalando SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.51 is 108.3% 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 Zalando SE and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zalando SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.51, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 3.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zalando SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zalando SE (WAR:ZAL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł141.20, compared to a current price of zł99.02 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.51, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 3.15 and 108.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.21. Zalando SE's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Zalando SE (WAR:ZAL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.51 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 Zalando SE (WAR:ZAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zalando SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł99.02 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł141.20.
GuruFocus considers Zalando SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:ZAL:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.51 (20% below median its 10-year median of 3.15)
GF Value™: zł141.20 vs. price of zł99.02 (29.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 108.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#581 of 788)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:ZAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zalando, founded in 2008, is Europe's biggest pure-play online fashion platform. Zalando is present in 25 European countries, and its major market is the DACH region, comprising Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. After the About You acquisition, it has 17 fulfillment centers, offers over 7,000 brands, and as of September 2025, had 62 million active users (more than 10% of the population in countries where the firm has a presence).
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