Yelp (YELP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.00 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 32% Below Median

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What is Yelp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Yelp YELP +0.17% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 2.94. GuruFocus rates YELP with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.74 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Interactive Media companies, Yelp ranks worse than 61.38% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Yelp's current share price is $26.475. Yelp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.25. Yelp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.00.

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

YELP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61   Med: 2.94   Max: 4.79
Current: 1.99

During the past years, Yelp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.79. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 2.94.

YELP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.38% of 347 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.45 vs YELP: 1.99

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.

Yelp's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.287. 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 $13.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Yelp  (NYSE:YELP) 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.


Yelp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Yelp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yelp'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.

Yelp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Yelp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Yelp 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 2.87 2.63 2.38 2.33 1.87

YELP vs TBLA, WBTN, RUM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Yelp'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.


Yelp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

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

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


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Yelp 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=26.475/13.25
=2.00

* 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.

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

For example, Yelp'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)
=11.287/330.2130*330.2130
=11.287

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Yelp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 9.439 241.018 12.932
201609 9.776 241.428 13.371
201612 10.162 241.432 13.899
201703 10.362 243.801 14.035
201706 10.846 244.955 14.621
201709 11.183 246.819 14.961
201712 13.242 246.524 17.737
201803 13.064 249.554 17.286
201806 13.109 251.989 17.178
201809 13.387 252.439 17.511
201812 13.117 251.233 17.241
201903 12.484 254.202 16.217
201906 10.403 256.143 13.411
201909 10.008 256.759 12.871
201912 10.606 256.974 13.629
202003 10.606 258.115 13.569
202006 10.685 257.797 13.686
202009 11.026 260.280 13.989
202012 11.353 260.474 14.393
202103 11.018 264.877 13.736
202106 10.787 271.696 13.110
202109 10.630 274.310 12.796
202112 10.410 278.802 12.330
202203 10.122 287.504 11.626
202206 10.104 296.311 11.260
202209 9.963 296.808 11.084
202212 10.177 296.797 11.323
202303 10.110 301.836 11.060
202306 10.227 305.109 11.068
202309 10.724 307.789 11.505
202312 10.884 306.746 11.717
202403 10.566 312.332 11.171
202406 10.874 314.175 11.429
202409 11.098 315.301 11.623
202412 11.308 315.605 11.831
202503 11.252 319.799 11.618
202506 11.697 322.561 11.974
202509 11.814 324.800 12.011
202512 11.857 324.054 12.082
202603 11.287 330.213 11.287

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 2.00 mean?
Yelp (YELP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.00 as of Aug. 03, 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 Yelp and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 2.94. Over the past decade, Yelp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 4.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Yelp ranks #213 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Yelp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Yelp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.00 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 2.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 4.79. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45. Yelp's value of 2.00 is 37.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yelp ranks #213 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yelp has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yelp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TBLA and WBTN?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Yelp ranks #213 out of 347 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Yelp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45. Yelp's value of 2.00 is 37.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Yelp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.61 to 4.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.94 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Yelp 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.45, based on 347 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. Yelp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.00 is 37.9% 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 Yelp and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yelp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 2.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yelp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yelp (YELP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.74, compared to a current price of $26.48 — trading 40.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 2.94 and 37.9% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.45. Yelp's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Yelp (YELP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 as of Aug. 03, 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 Yelp (YELP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yelp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $26.48 is trading 40.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.74. GuruFocus considers Yelp to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for YELP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.00 (32% below median its 10-year median of 2.94)
  • GF Value™: $44.74 vs. price of $26.48 (40.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.9% above the Interactive Media median (#213 of 347)

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


Yelp Business Description

Address 350 Mission Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94105
Yelp Inc operates in the online content market based in the United States. It provides a web-based platform and mobile application to bridge the gap between businesses and consumers. The platform assists consumers through product reviews, tips, photos and videos thereby enabling them in making appropriate buying decisions and posting their feedbacks. Its products and services includes Advertising Products and Business Page Products. In addition, it also lets the buyers directly transact with businesses directly through its platform. Yelp generates revenue mainly from the sale of advertising on its website and mobile app to businesses. The company generates majority of the revenue from United States, and also has its presence in other countries.
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