Societe Generale's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $112.43.
During the past 12 months, Societe Generale's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Societe Generale was 6.90% per year. The lowest was -0.90% per year. And the median was 3.45% per year.
Societe Generale's current price is $87.02. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $112.43. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Societe Generale is 0.77.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Societe Generale was 0.80. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.35.
Warning Sign:
Societe Generale SA stock PB Ratio (=0.79) is close to 10-year high of 0.8.
Societe Generale (OTCPK:SCGLF) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Societe Generale Book Value per Share Related Terms
Societe Generale Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Societe Generale's Book Value per Share 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.
Societe Generale Book Value per Share Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Societe Generale's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
Societe Generale PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Societe Generale's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Societe Generale's PB Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Societe Generale (SCGLF) has a Book Value per Share of $112.43 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Societe Generale and its competitors.
Is Societe Generale's Book Value per Share too high?
Societe Generale's current Book Value per Share is $112.43. Overall, Societe Generale has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societe Generale's Book Value per Share compare to competitors?
Societe Generale's Book Value per Share of $112.43 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Banks company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Societe Generale and its competitors. Societe Generale's current Book Value per Share is $112.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societe Generale stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Generale (SCGLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.41, compared to a current price of $87.02 — trading 100.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $112.43. Societe Generale's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Societe Generale (SCGLF), the current Book Value per Share is $112.43 as of Mar. 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 Societe Generale (SCGLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Generale stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $87.02 is trading 100.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.41.
GuruFocus considers Societe Generale to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCGLF:
Book Value per Share: $112.43
GF Value™: $43.41 vs. price of $87.02 (100.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCGLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Société Générale is a diversified European bank whose largest division is its corporate and investment bank, anchored by a well-regarded equity franchise. Its French retail operations include both the traditional branch network and fast-growing digital bank Boursorama. Internationally, Société Générale ranks among the largest banks in the Czech Republic and Romania. It also holds dominant positions in several African markets, though with a smaller earnings contribution. The group is a leading player in vehicle and equipment leasing through ALD Automotive.
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