Cosan (BSP:CSAN3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.41 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 78% Below Median

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BSP:CSAN3 Cosan SA BSP:CSAN3
78 GF Score
Price R$3.50
GF Value R$4.35
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cosan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cosan BSP:CSAN3 -3.85% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates BSP:CSAN3 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of R$4.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Oil & Gas companies, Cosan ranks better than 78.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), Cosan's current share price is R$3.50. Cosan's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$8.59. Cosan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.41.

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

BSP:CSAN3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 1.85   Max: 3.58
Current: 0.42

During the past years, Cosan's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.58. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 1.85.

BSP:CSAN3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
78.34% of 757 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.23 vs BSP:CSAN3: 0.42

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.

Cosan's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$1.260. 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 R$8.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Cosan  (BSP:CSAN3) 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.


Cosan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cosan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cosan'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.

Cosan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cosan Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Cosan 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 0.77 0.70 0.61 0.62 0.43

BSP:CSAN3 vs MPC, VLO, PSX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Cosan'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.


Cosan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cosan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cosan 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.

Cosan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.50/8.59
=0.41

* 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.

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

For example, Cosan'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)
=1.26/177.5443*177.5443
=1.260

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 177.5443.

Cosan Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 5.493 109.986 8.867
201612 5.504 110.802 8.819
201703 5.740 111.869 9.110
201706 5.545 112.115 8.781
201709 5.814 112.777 9.153
201712 5.813 114.068 9.048
201803 6.011 114.868 9.291
201806 5.637 117.038 8.551
201809 5.634 117.881 8.486
201812 6.324 118.340 9.488
201903 6.016 120.124 8.892
201906 6.107 120.977 8.963
201909 6.644 121.292 9.725
201912 6.750 123.436 9.709
202003 7.024 124.092 10.050
202006 6.808 123.557 9.783
202009 6.924 125.095 9.827
202012 3.438 129.012 4.731
202103 5.394 131.660 7.274
202106 5.526 133.871 7.329
202109 7.582 137.913 9.761
202112 7.889 141.992 9.864
202203 8.374 146.537 10.146
202206 8.390 149.784 9.945
202209 8.539 147.800 10.257
202212 11.064 150.207 13.078
202303 10.503 153.352 12.160
202306 9.605 154.519 11.036
202309 9.896 155.464 11.302
202312 11.221 157.148 12.677
202403 11.093 159.372 12.358
202406 10.634 161.052 11.723
202409 10.682 162.342 11.682
202412 5.853 164.740 6.308
202503 4.246 168.102 4.485
202506 3.869 169.670 4.049
202509 3.174 170.739 3.301
202512 1.340 171.765 1.385
202603 0.892 175.066 0.905
202606 1.260 177.544 1.260

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 0.41 mean?
Cosan (BSP:CSAN3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41 as of Aug. 25, 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 Cosan and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Cosan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 3.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Cosan ranks #164 out of 757 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Cosan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cosan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 3.58. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. Cosan's value of 0.41 is 66.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cosan ranks #164 out of 757 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cosan has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cosan ranks #164 out of 757 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cosan in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. Cosan's value of 0.41 is 66.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Cosan's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 3.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Cosan 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.23, based on 757 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. Cosan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41 is 66.7% 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 Cosan and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cosan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosan (BSP:CSAN3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$4.35, compared to a current price of R$3.50 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 66.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.23. Cosan's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Cosan (BSP:CSAN3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41 as of Aug. 25, 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 Cosan (BSP:CSAN3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosan stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$3.50 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$4.35. GuruFocus considers Cosan to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CSAN3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.41 (78% below median its 10-year median of 1.85)
  • GF Value™: R$4.35 vs. price of R$3.50 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#164 of 757)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CSAN3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cosan Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CSAN:USA9CI0:Germany
Address Avenue Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 4100 / 15th Floor Itaim Bibi, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04538-132
Cosan SA engages in several services throughout the energy and logistics sectors. Its reportable segments are Raizen, Compass, Moove, Rumo, and Radar. It generates the majority of its revenue from Raizen which operates in the production, commercialization, origination, and trading of ethanol, bioenergy, resale, and trading of electricity, renewable sources, marketing, origination, and trading of sugar and fuels, and lubricant.
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