CSWC (Capital Southwest) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $20.51 (As of Mar. 2026)


CSWC Capital Southwest Corp CSWC
57 GF Score
Price $23.14
GF Value $25.51
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Capital Southwest Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Capital Southwest CSWC +0.85% 57 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $20.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CSWC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

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. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and 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.

Capital Southwest's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.689. 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 $20.51 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Capital Southwest's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -5.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -11.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -9.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -6.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Capital Southwest was 8.90% per year. The lowest was -11.90% per year. And the median was -3.30% per year.

As of today (2026-06-25), Capital Southwest's current stock price is $23.135. Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.51. Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.13.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Capital Southwest was 1.18. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.62.


Capital Southwest  (NAS:CSWC) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

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.

Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=23.135/20.51
=1.13

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Capital Southwest was 1.18. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.62.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Capital Southwest Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Capital Southwest Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

Capital Southwest Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Capital Southwest Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Capital Southwest Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 21.64 20.57 20.53 20.31 20.51

CSWC vs BTT, HYT, NFJ: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Capital Southwest'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.


Capital Southwest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Capital Southwest Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

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. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and 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.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get 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.

For example, Capital Southwest'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)
=16.689/330.2130*330.2130
=16.689

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Capital Southwest Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 17.387 241.018 23.822
201609 17.736 241.428 24.258
201612 17.879 241.432 24.454
201703 17.805 243.801 24.116
201706 17.957 244.955 24.207
201709 18.260 246.819 24.430
201712 18.443 246.524 24.704
201803 19.075 249.554 25.240
201806 18.866 251.989 24.723
201809 18.837 252.439 24.640
201812 18.434 251.233 24.229
201903 18.623 254.202 24.192
201906 18.580 256.143 23.953
201909 18.302 256.759 23.538
201912 16.741 256.974 21.512
202003 15.125 258.115 19.350
202006 14.948 257.797 19.147
202009 15.364 260.280 19.492
202012 15.736 260.474 19.949
202103 16.008 264.877 19.957
202106 16.581 271.696 20.152
202109 16.364 274.310 19.699
202112 16.189 278.802 19.174
202203 16.862 287.504 19.367
202206 16.538 296.311 18.430
202209 16.529 296.808 18.389
202212 16.247 296.797 18.076
202303 16.366 301.836 17.905
202306 17.430 305.109 18.864
202309 16.465 307.789 17.665
202312 16.774 306.746 18.057
202403 16.774 312.332 17.734
202406 16.596 314.175 17.443
202409 16.593 315.301 17.378
202412 16.592 315.605 17.360
202503 16.700 319.799 17.244
202506 16.595 322.561 16.989
202509 16.624 324.800 16.901
202512 16.745 324.054 17.063
202603 16.689 330.213 16.689

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $20.51 mean?
Capital Southwest (CSWC) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $20.51 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors.
Is Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Capital Southwest's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $20.51. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to BTT and HYT?
Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $20.51 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors. Capital Southwest's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $20.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Southwest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest (CSWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.51, compared to a current price of $23.14 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $20.51. Capital Southwest's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capital Southwest (CSWC), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $20.51 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 Capital Southwest (CSWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $23.14 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.51. GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CSWC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $20.51
  • GF Value™: $25.51 vs. price of $23.14 (9.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Capital Southwest Business Description

Other Exchanges SFW:Germany
Address 8333 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX, USA, 75225
Capital Southwest Corp is a U.S.-based investment company that specializes in providing customized financing to middle market companies across various industries. The company's investment objective is to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity and equity related investments. It focuses on providing flexible financing solutions through partnerships with business owners, management teams, and financial sponsors. The company's portfolio may include senior debt, second lien, and subordinated debt, preferred stocks, common stocks, and warrants. The primary source of revenue comprises interest income and dividend income from investments made as well as management fees.
57GF Score

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