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Volkswagen AGVLKAF +2.86%74 Shiller PE Ratio is 2.87 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 6.32. GuruFocus rates VLKAF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $112.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 851 Vehicles & Parts companies, Volkswagen AG ranks better than 97.3% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-27), Volkswagen AG's current share price is $87.508. Volkswagen AG's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $30.50. Volkswagen AG's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 2.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Volkswagen AG's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VLKAF'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.68 Med: 6.32 Max: 10.46
Current: 2.83
During the past years, Volkswagen AG's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 10.46. The lowest was 2.68. And the median was 6.32.
VLKAF's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than 97.3% of 851
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.58
vs VLKAF: 2.83
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Volkswagen AG's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.949. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $30.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Volkswagen AG (OTCPK:VLKAF) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Volkswagen AG Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Volkswagen AG Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Volkswagen AG's Shiller PE 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.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Volkswagen AG's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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.
Volkswagen AG Shiller PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Volkswagen AG's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volkswagen AG's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
Volkswagen AG's Shiller PE 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.
Volkswagen AG's E10 for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
For example, Volkswagen AG's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
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.
Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 2.87 as of Aug. 27, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Volkswagen AG and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 6.32. Over the past decade, Volkswagen AG's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 2.68 to 10.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #23 out of 851 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Volkswagen AG's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Volkswagen AG's current Shiller PE Ratio of 2.87 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 6.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.68 to a high of 10.46. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 19.58. Volkswagen AG's value of 2.87 is 85.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #23 out of 851 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Volkswagen AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volkswagen AG's Shiller PE Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #23 out of 851 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Volkswagen AG in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 19.58. Volkswagen AG's value of 2.87 is 85.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Volkswagen AG's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 2.68 to 10.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.32 vs. the industry median of 19.58, Volkswagen AG 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.58, based on 851 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Volkswagen AG's current Shiller PE Ratio of 2.87 is 85.3% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Volkswagen AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 19.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volkswagen AG's current Shiller PE Ratio is 2.87, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 6.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volkswagen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $112.92, compared to a current price of $87.51 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 2.87, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 6.32 and 85.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.58. Volkswagen AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Volkswagen AG (VLKAF), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 2.87 as of Aug. 27, 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 Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $87.51 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $112.92.
GuruFocus considers Volkswagen AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VLKAF:
Shiller PE Ratio: 2.87 (55% below median its 10-year median of 6.32)
GF Value™: $112.92 vs. price of $87.51 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#23 of 851)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLKAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Volkswagen is the second-largest automotive original equipment manufacturer by vehicle sales globally, selling 9 million vehicles in 2025. Its four vehicle segments core (Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda, and VW commercial), progressive (Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley), sports luxury (Porsche), and Traton commercial vehicles (Traton, Scania, Navistar, MAN, and VW truck and bus) contribute 45%, 20%, 10%, and 13% to group revenue, respectively. It also has a vehicle software business (Cariad), batteries, power engineering production, and financial services.
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