Societe Generale (FRA:SGE1) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €17.46 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:SGE1 Societe Generale SA FRA:SGE1
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Price €15.10
GF Value €6.88
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What is Societe Generale Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Societe Generale FRA:SGE1 +1.34% 65 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €17.46 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SGE1 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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.

Societe Generale's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €19.450. 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 €17.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Societe Generale's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 2.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 2.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 3.60% 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 Societe Generale was 4.70% per year. The lowest was 1.90% per year. And the median was 3.20% per year.

As of today (2026-07-16), Societe Generale's current stock price is €15.10. Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.46. Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.86.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Societe Generale was 0.87. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.31.


Societe Generale  (FRA:SGE1) 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.

Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=15.10/17.46
=0.86

* 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 Societe Generale was 0.87. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.31.


Be Aware

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


Societe Generale Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Societe Generale Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Societe Generale'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.

Societe Generale Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Societe Generale Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Societe Generale 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 16.98 17.41 17.30 17.13 17.46

Societe Generale Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Societe Generale'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.


Societe Generale Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Societe Generale 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, Societe Generale'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)
=19.45/122.4200*122.4200
=19.450

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 122.4200.

Societe Generale Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.705 100.630 17.889
201609 15.293 100.340 18.658
201612 15.558 100.650 18.923
201703 15.620 101.170 18.901
201706 15.031 101.320 18.161
201709 15.075 101.330 18.213
201712 14.924 101.850 17.938
201803 14.805 102.750 17.639
201806 14.937 103.370 17.690
201809 15.238 103.560 18.013
201812 15.472 103.470 18.306
201903 15.675 103.890 18.471
201906 14.982 104.580 17.538
201909 15.173 104.500 17.775
201912 15.128 104.980 17.641
202003 14.903 104.590 17.444
202006 14.364 104.790 16.781
202009 14.349 104.550 16.802
202012 14.543 104.960 16.962
202103 14.828 105.750 17.165
202106 14.852 106.340 17.098
202109 14.970 106.810 17.158
202112 15.553 107.850 17.654
202203 15.898 110.490 17.615
202206 15.680 112.550 17.055
202209 16.908 112.740 18.360
202212 16.747 114.160 17.959
202303 17.228 116.790 18.058
202306 17.004 117.650 17.693
202309 17.134 118.260 17.737
202312 16.572 118.390 17.136
202403 16.915 119.470 17.333
202406 16.974 120.200 17.287
202409 16.936 119.560 17.341
202412 17.641 119.950 18.004
202503 17.975 120.380 18.280
202506 17.595 121.360 17.749
202509 18.138 120.950 18.358
202512 18.584 120.900 18.818
202603 19.450 122.420 19.450

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 €17.46 mean?
Societe Generale (FRA:SGE1) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €17.46 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 Societe Generale and its competitors.
Is Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Societe Generale's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €17.46. Overall, Societe Generale has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to competitors?
Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €17.46 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Banks company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Banks 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 Societe Generale and its competitors. Societe Generale's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €17.46. 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 (FRA:SGE1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.88, compared to a current price of €15.10 — trading 119.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €17.46. Societe Generale's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Societe Generale (FRA:SGE1), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €17.46 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 (FRA:SGE1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Generale stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €15.10 is trading 119.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.88. GuruFocus considers Societe Generale to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SGE1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €17.46
  • GF Value™: €6.88 vs. price of €15.10 (119.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SGE1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Societe Generale Business Description

Address 29, Boulevard Haussmann, Paris, FRA, 75009
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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