Societe Generale (WBO:GLE) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €88.31 (As of Mar. 2026)


WBO:GLE Societe Generale SA WBO:GLE
52 GF Score
Price €77.49
GF Value €36.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Societe Generale Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Societe Generale WBO:GLE +0.89% 52 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €88.31 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:GLE with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.78 (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 €97.252. 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 €88.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Societe Generale's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 0.80% 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 (2026-07-01), Societe Generale's current stock price is €77.49. Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €88.31. Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.88.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Societe Generale was 0.88. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.31.


Societe Generale  (WBO:GLE) 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
=77.49/88.31
=0.88

* 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 0.88. 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
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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)
=97.252/120.9000*120.9000
=97.252

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 120.9000.

Societe Generale Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 73.524 100.630 88.334
201609 76.467 100.340 92.135
201612 77.790 100.650 93.441
201703 78.100 101.170 93.331
201706 75.157 101.320 89.681
201709 75.374 101.330 89.931
201712 74.618 101.850 88.575
201803 74.024 102.750 87.100
201806 74.683 103.370 87.348
201809 76.190 103.560 88.947
201812 77.358 103.470 90.389
201903 78.377 103.890 91.210
201906 74.910 104.580 86.600
201909 75.864 104.500 87.770
201912 75.640 104.980 87.111
202003 74.513 104.590 86.133
202006 71.821 104.790 82.862
202009 71.743 104.550 82.962
202012 72.713 104.960 83.756
202103 74.139 105.750 84.760
202106 74.261 106.340 84.429
202109 74.851 106.810 84.725
202112 77.764 107.850 87.174
202203 79.492 110.490 86.981
202206 78.402 112.550 84.219
202209 84.539 112.740 90.658
202212 83.733 114.160 88.677
202303 86.141 116.790 89.172
202306 85.022 117.650 87.371
202309 85.669 118.260 87.581
202312 82.858 118.390 84.615
202403 84.575 119.470 85.587
202406 84.868 120.200 85.362
202409 84.678 119.560 85.627
202412 88.206 119.950 88.905
202503 89.873 120.380 90.261
202506 87.976 121.360 87.643
202509 90.692 120.950 90.655
202512 92.920 120.900 92.920
202603 97.252 120.900 97.252

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 €88.31 mean?
Societe Generale (WBO:GLE) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €88.31 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 €88.31. Overall, Societe Generale has a GF Score™ of 52/100 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 €88.31 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 €88.31. 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 (WBO:GLE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.78, compared to a current price of €77.49 — trading 110.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €88.31. Societe Generale's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 (WBO:GLE), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €88.31 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 (WBO:GLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Generale stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €77.49 is trading 110.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €36.78. GuruFocus considers Societe Generale to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:GLE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €88.31
  • GF Value™: €36.78 vs. price of €77.49 (110.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:GLE 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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