Sohu.com (WBO:2SU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.50 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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WBO:2SU Sohu.com Ltd WBO:2SU
55 GF Score
Price €11.90
GF Value €13.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sohu.com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sohu.com WBO:2SU -5.56% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates WBO:2SU with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Interactive Media companies, Sohu.com ranks better than 78.89% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Sohu.com's current share price is €11.90. Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €23.87. Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.50.

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

WBO:2SU' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 0.62   Max: 2.63
Current: 0.55

During the past years, Sohu.com's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.63. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.62.

WBO:2SU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
78.89% of 341 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs WBO:2SU: 0.55

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.

Sohu.com's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €42.745. 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 €23.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Sohu.com  (WBO:2SU) 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.


Sohu.com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sohu.com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sohu.com'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.

Sohu.com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sohu.com Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.63 0.52 0.39 0.53 0.61

Sohu.com 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 0.53 0.62 0.61 0.59 0.46

WBO:2SU vs GRVY, GDEV, CTW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Sohu.com'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.


Sohu.com Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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Sohu.com 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.

Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.90/23.87
=0.50

* 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.

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

For example, Sohu.com'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)
=42.745/116.0564*116.0564
=42.745

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Sohu.com Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 24.942 102.400 28.268
201612 24.312 102.600 27.501
201703 22.376 103.200 25.164
201706 19.642 103.100 22.110
201709 16.827 104.100 18.760
201712 16.372 104.500 18.183
201803 13.845 105.300 15.259
201806 13.559 104.900 15.001
201809 12.495 106.600 13.603
201812 13.194 106.500 14.378
201903 12.076 107.700 13.013
201906 10.742 107.700 11.575
201909 10.417 109.800 11.011
201912 9.820 111.200 10.249
202003 9.290 112.300 9.601
202006 6.534 110.400 6.869
202009 6.133 111.700 6.372
202012 7.264 111.500 7.561
202103 8.362 112.662 8.614
202106 9.629 111.769 9.998
202109 28.607 112.215 29.586
202112 29.890 113.108 30.669
202203 29.513 114.335 29.957
202206 33.090 114.558 33.523
202209 32.934 115.339 33.139
202212 31.043 115.116 31.297
202303 30.549 115.116 30.799
202306 28.469 114.558 28.841
202309 30.259 115.339 30.447
202312 29.383 114.781 29.710
202403 28.548 115.227 28.753
202406 27.915 114.781 28.225
202409 29.176 115.785 29.244
202412 29.298 114.893 29.595
202503 33.653 115.116 33.928
202506 30.618 114.907 30.924
202509 34.523 115.471 34.698
202512 41.857 115.832 41.938
202603 42.413 116.303 42.323
202606 42.745 116.056 42.745

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 0.50 mean?
Sohu.com (WBO:2SU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.50 as of Aug. 21, 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 Sohu.com and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Sohu.com ranks #72 out of 341 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sohu.com's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.50 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 2.63. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. Sohu.com's value of 0.50 is 65.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sohu.com ranks #72 out of 341 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sohu.com has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sohu.com's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GRVY and GDEV?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Sohu.com ranks #72 out of 341 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sohu.com in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. Sohu.com's value of 0.50 is 65.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sohu.com's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 2.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Sohu.com 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.44, based on 341 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. Sohu.com's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.50 is 65.3% 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 Sohu.com and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sohu.com's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sohu.com stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sohu.com (WBO:2SU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.18, compared to a current price of €11.90 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 65.3% below the Interactive Media industry median of 1.44. Sohu.com's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Sohu.com (WBO:2SU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50 as of Aug. 21, 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 Sohu.com (WBO:2SU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sohu.com stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €11.90 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.18. GuruFocus considers Sohu.com to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:2SU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.50 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.62)
  • GF Value™: €13.18 vs. price of €11.90 (9.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.3% below the Interactive Media median (#72 of 341)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:2SU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sohu.com Business Description

Other Exchanges SOHU:USAXOU:Germany
Address No. 2 Kexueyuan South Road, Level 18, Block 3, SOHU.com Media Plaza, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100190
Sohu.com Ltd provides online media, games, and search products and services on PCs and mobile devices in China. The company operates in Sohu and Changyou segments. Sohu is an online media content and services provider. Through its social features, Sohu also enables users to generate and distribute content, as well as interact with each other on a platform. Changyou is an online game developer and operator. It generates maximum revenue from the Changyou segment.
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