ASCOF (Ascopiave SpA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.78 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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ASCOF Ascopiave SpA ASCOF
65 GF Score
Price $3.33
GF Value $4.69
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What is Ascopiave SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ascopiave SpA ASCOF 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates ASCOF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.69. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ascopiave SpA ranks better than 76.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Ascopiave SpA's current share price is $3.33. Ascopiave SpA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.27. Ascopiave SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.78.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ascopiave SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASCOF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 1.39   Max: 2.4
Current: 0.74

During the past years, Ascopiave SpA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.40. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.39.

ASCOF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.67% of 433 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.51 vs ASCOF: 0.74

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.

Ascopiave SpA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.746. 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 $4.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ascopiave SpA  (OTCPK:ASCOF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Ascopiave SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ascopiave SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ascopiave SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

Ascopiave SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ascopiave SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.43 0.82 0.72 0.82 0.93

Ascopiave SpA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 0.88 0.86 0.93 0.92 0.78

ASCOF vs ATO, NI, UGI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Ascopiave SpA'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.


Ascopiave SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ascopiave SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ascopiave SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Ascopiave SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.33/4.27
=0.78

* 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.

Ascopiave SpA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Ascopiave SpA's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=4.746/126.4000*126.4000
=4.746

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 126.4000.

Ascopiave SpA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.095 100.100 2.645
201612 2.079 100.300 2.620
201703 2.221 101.000 2.780
201706 2.155 101.100 2.694
201709 2.304 101.200 2.878
201712 2.372 101.200 2.963
201803 2.593 101.800 3.220
201806 2.265 102.400 2.796
201809 2.251 102.600 2.773
201812 2.266 102.300 2.800
201903 2.354 102.800 2.894
201906 2.016 103.100 2.472
201909 2.036 102.900 2.501
201912 4.334 102.800 5.329
202003 4.371 102.900 5.369
202006 4.258 102.900 5.230
202009 4.494 102.300 5.553
202012 4.795 102.600 5.907
202103 4.768 103.700 5.812
202106 4.706 104.200 5.709
202109 4.623 104.900 5.571
202112 4.529 106.600 5.370
202203 4.498 110.400 5.150
202206 4.272 112.500 4.800
202209 4.113 114.200 4.552
202212 4.235 119.000 4.498
202303 4.225 118.800 4.495
202306 4.140 119.700 4.372
202309 4.075 120.300 4.282
202312 4.251 119.700 4.489
202403 4.272 120.200 4.492
202406 4.133 120.700 4.328
202409 4.300 121.200 4.484
202412 4.102 121.200 4.278
202503 4.283 122.500 4.419
202506 4.723 122.700 4.865
202509 4.870 123.100 5.001
202512 4.936 122.600 5.089
202603 4.908 124.560 4.981
202606 4.746 126.400 4.746

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 mean?
Ascopiave SpA (ASCOF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ascopiave SpA and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, Ascopiave SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascopiave SpA ranks #101 out of 433 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Ascopiave SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ascopiave SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 2.40. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Ascopiave SpA's value of 0.78 is 48.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascopiave SpA ranks #101 out of 433 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ascopiave SpA has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascopiave SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ascopiave SpA ranks #101 out of 433 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ascopiave SpA in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Ascopiave SpA's value of 0.78 is 48.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ascopiave SpA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Ascopiave SpA 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.51, based on 433 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ascopiave SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 is 48.3% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ascopiave SpA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascopiave SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascopiave SpA stock overvalued right now?
Ascopiave SpA (ASCOF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.69, compared to a current price of $3.33 — trading 29% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 48.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.51. Ascopiave SpA'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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ascopiave SpA (ASCOF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Aug. 12, 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 Ascopiave SpA (ASCOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascopiave SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.33 is trading 29% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.69.

Key valuation signals for ASCOF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.78 (44% below median its 10-year median of 1.39)
  • GF Value™: $4.69 vs. price of $3.33 (29% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#101 of 433)

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


Ascopiave SpA Business Description

Other Exchanges ASC:Italy0DME:UKAVA:Germany
Address Via Verizzo, 1030, Pieve di Soligo, Treviso, ITA, 31053
Ascopiave SpA is an Italy-based company engaged in the utility sector. It operates mainly in the field of natural gas distribution through its natural gas and LPG distribution networks across several towns. The Group is also present in the renewable energy sector, owning hydroelectric and wind power plants. Additionally, it is present in the field of cogeneration and heat management, as well as in the water sector, through its strategic investments. Ascopiave's operating business segments are: Gas Distribution, Renewables energies, and Other. Maximum revenue is generated from its Gas Distribution business. Geographically, the Group operates only in Italy.
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