Ceconomy AG (XTER:CEC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 234% Above Median

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XTER:CEC Ceconomy AG XTER:CEC
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What is Ceconomy AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ceconomy AG XTER:CEC +0.38% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 234% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates XTER:CEC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 810 Retail - Cyclical companies, Ceconomy AG ranks worse than 53.33% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Ceconomy AG's current share price is €3.995. Ceconomy AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.91. Ceconomy AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.37.

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

XTER:CEC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.41   Max: 1.46
Current: 1.37

During the past years, Ceconomy AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.46. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.41.

XTER:CEC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
53.33% of 810 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs XTER:CEC: 1.37

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.

Ceconomy AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.346. 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 €2.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ceconomy AG  (XTER:CEC) 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.


Ceconomy AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ceconomy AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ceconomy AG'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.

Ceconomy AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ceconomy AG Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 0.13 0.27 0.59 1.13

Ceconomy AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.70 0.83 1.13 1.31 1.45

XTER:CEC vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Ceconomy AG'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.


Ceconomy AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ceconomy AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ceconomy AG 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.

Ceconomy AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.995/2.91
=1.37

* 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.

Ceconomy AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Ceconomy AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=1.346/131.2583*131.2583
=1.346

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Ceconomy AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 15.931 100.717 20.762
201609 16.280 101.017 21.154
201612 17.253 101.217 22.374
201703 -8.397 101.417 -10.868
201706 -1.426 102.117 -1.833
201709 2.047 102.717 2.616
201712 2.200 102.617 2.814
201803 1.744 102.917 2.224
201806 1.121 104.017 1.415
201809 1.909 104.718 2.393
201812 2.181 104.217 2.747
201903 2.204 104.217 2.776
201906 2.062 105.718 2.560
201909 2.120 106.018 2.625
201912 2.677 105.818 3.321
202003 1.687 105.718 2.095
202006 1.374 106.618 1.692
202009 1.355 105.818 1.681
202012 1.719 105.518 2.138
202103 2.064 107.518 2.520
202106 1.803 108.486 2.181
202109 1.984 109.435 2.380
202112 2.195 110.384 2.610
202203 1.806 113.968 2.080
202206 0.834 115.760 0.946
202209 1.216 118.818 1.343
202212 1.507 119.345 1.657
202303 1.436 122.402 1.540
202306 1.002 123.140 1.068
202309 0.954 124.195 1.008
202312 1.193 123.773 1.265
202403 1.286 125.038 1.350
202406 1.049 125.882 1.094
202409 1.063 126.198 1.106
202412 1.375 127.041 1.421
202503 1.309 127.779 1.345
202506 1.072 128.412 1.096
202509 1.002 129.255 1.018
202512 1.381 129.361 1.401
202603 1.346 131.258 1.346

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 1.37 mean?
Ceconomy AG (XTER:CEC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 as of Jul. 20, 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 Ceconomy AG and its competitors. This is 234% above median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Ceconomy AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Ceconomy AG ranks #432 out of 810 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Ceconomy AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ceconomy AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is 234% above median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 1.46. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Ceconomy AG's value of 1.37 is 10.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ceconomy AG ranks #432 out of 810 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ceconomy AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ceconomy AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Ceconomy AG ranks #432 out of 810 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ceconomy AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Ceconomy AG's value of 1.37 is 10.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ceconomy AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Ceconomy AG 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 1.24, based on 810 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. Ceconomy AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is 10.5% 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 Ceconomy AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ceconomy AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 234% above median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ceconomy AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ceconomy AG (XTER:CEC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.22, compared to a current price of €4.00 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 234% above median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 10.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.24. Ceconomy AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Ceconomy AG (XTER:CEC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 20, 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 Ceconomy AG (XTER:CEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ceconomy AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.00 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.22. GuruFocus considers Ceconomy AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:CEC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (234% above median its 10-year median of 0.41)
  • GF Value™: €3.22 vs. price of €4.00 (24.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#432 of 810)

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


Ceconomy AG Business Description

Address Kaistrasse 3, Dusseldorf, NW, DEU, 40221
Ceconomy AG operates as a European omnichannel consumer electronics retailer and service platform. Its core business is the Retail Core, comprising the MediaMarkt, MediaWorld, and Saturn brands, which sell consumer electronics and related products through physical stores and online channels. The Group also offers service solutions such as warranties, repair, installation, mobile communications, insurance, financing, and sustainability services, along with platform offerings including Marketplace, private label products, Space as a Service, and Retail Media. The Company is organized into regional segments covering DACH, Western and Southern Europe, Eastern Europe, and Others, with operations across multiple European countries supported by an integrated omnichannel infrastructure.
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