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KLAXSWX:KLAC -3.56%84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 99.59 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 385% above its 10-year median of 20.55. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KLAC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF88.46. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 727 Semiconductors companies, KLA ranks worse than 99.45% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-17), KLA's current share price is CHF166.32. KLA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1.67. KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 99.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KLAC'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.17 Med: 20.55 Max: 117.98
Current: 87.38
During the past years, KLA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 117.98. The lowest was 4.17. And the median was 20.55.
XSWX:KLAC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 99.45% of 727
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.35
vs XSWX:KLAC: 87.38
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.
KLA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3.883. 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 CHF1.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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KLA (XSWX:KLAC) 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.
KLA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
KLA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KLA'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.
XSWX:KLAC vs LRCX, AMAT, TER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, KLA'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.
KLA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
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.
KLA'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 99.59 mean?
KLA (XSWX:KLAC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 99.59 as of Aug. 17, 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 KLA and its competitors. This is 385% above median its historical median of 20.55. Over the past decade, KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.17 to 117.98. According to the industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #723 out of 727 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 99.4%.
Is KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
KLA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 99.59 is 385% above median its 10-year median of 20.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.17 to a high of 117.98. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.35. KLA's value of 99.59 is 2872.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KLA ranks #723 out of 727 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #723 out of 727 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places KLA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.35. KLA's value of 99.59 is 2872.8% above this benchmark. Historically, KLA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.17 to 117.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.55 vs. the industry median of 3.35, KLA 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.35, based on 727 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. KLA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 99.59 is 2872.8% 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 KLA and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KLA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 99.59, which is 385% above median its own 10-year median of 20.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLA stock overvalued right now?
KLA (XSWX:KLAC) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 99.59. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF88.46, compared to a current price of CHF166.32 — trading 88% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 99.59, which is 385% above median its 10-year median of 20.55 and 2872.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 3.35. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 KLA (XSWX:KLAC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 99.59 as of Aug. 17, 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 KLA (XSWX:KLAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF166.32 is trading 88% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF88.46.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KLAC:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 99.59 (385% above median its 10-year median of 20.55)
GF Value™: CHF88.46 vs. price of CHF166.32 (88% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2872.8% above the Semiconductors median (#723 of 727)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KLAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
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