Elia Group/NV (CHIX:ELIB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.13 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 26% Above Median

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CHIX:ELIB Elia Group SA/NV CHIX:ELIB
76 GF Score
Price €139.80
GF Value €93.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Elia Group/NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Elia Group/NV CHIX:ELIB 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.13 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ELIB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €93.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 441 Utilities - Regulated companies, Elia Group/NV ranks worse than 67.57% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Elia Group/NV's current share price is €139.80. Elia Group/NV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €65.72. Elia Group/NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.13.

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

CHIX:ELIb' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94   Med: 1.69   Max: 3.07
Current: 2.07

During the past 13 years, Elia Group/NV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.07. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 1.69.

CHIX:ELIb's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.57% of 441 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs CHIX:ELIb: 2.07

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.

Elia Group/NV's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €74.671. 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 €65.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Elia Group/NV  (CHIX:ELIb) 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.


Elia Group/NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Elia Group/NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elia Group/NV'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.

Elia Group/NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Elia Group/NV 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 2.26 2.24 1.82 1.11 1.63

Elia Group/NV Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.82 0.00 1.11 0.00 1.63

CHIX:ELIB vs NEE, SO, DUK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Elia Group/NV'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.


Elia Group/NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Elia Group/NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Elia Group/NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Elia Group/NV 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.

Elia Group/NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=139.80/65.72
=2.13

* 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.

Elia Group/NV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Elia Group/NV's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=74.671/135.0700*135.0700
=74.671

Current CPI (Dec25) = 135.0700.

Elia Group/NV Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 38.414 102.614 50.564
201712 39.201 104.804 50.522
201812 52.625 107.252 66.274
201912 55.255 108.065 69.063
202012 57.272 108.511 71.290
202112 62.466 114.705 73.556
202212 68.563 126.578 73.163
202312 65.585 128.292 69.050
202412 71.630 132.346 73.105
202512 74.671 135.070 74.671

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 2.13 mean?
Elia Group/NV (CHIX:ELIB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.13 as of Jul. 20, 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 Elia Group/NV and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 1.69. Over the past decade, Elia Group/NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 3.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Elia Group/NV ranks #298 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Elia Group/NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Elia Group/NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.13 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 3.07. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Elia Group/NV's value of 2.13 is 39.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elia Group/NV ranks #298 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Elia Group/NV has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elia Group/NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Elia Group/NV ranks #298 out of 441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Elia Group/NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Elia Group/NV's value of 2.13 is 39.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Elia Group/NV's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 3.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Elia Group/NV has consistently been above 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 1.53, based on 441 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. Elia Group/NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.13 is 39.2% above 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 Elia Group/NV and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elia Group/NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.13, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elia Group/NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elia Group/NV (CHIX:ELIB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €93.02, compared to a current price of €139.80 — trading 50.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.13, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 39.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.53. Elia Group/NV's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 12 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 Elia Group/NV (CHIX:ELIB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.13 as of Jul. 20, 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 Elia Group/NV (CHIX:ELIB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elia Group/NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €139.80 is trading 50.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €93.02. GuruFocus considers Elia Group/NV to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ELIB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.13 (26% above median its 10-year median of 1.69)
  • GF Value™: €93.02 vs. price of €139.80 (50.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#298 of 441)

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


Elia Group/NV Business Description

Address 20 Boulevard de l’Empereur, Brussels, BEL, 1000
Elia Group SA/NV is a utility company that owns and develops electric grids in Central Europe. Elia maintains and operates high-voltage equipment and infrastructure projects, such as power lines, cables, and transformers. The company mainly generates revenue by serving as the electricity transmission system operator in both Germany and Belgium, where it provides electric grid usage. These countries also house many of the firm's energy infrastructure investments. Elia's operating segments are: 50Hertz Transmission Germany, which derives maximum revenue, Elia Transmission Belgium, and Non-regulated activities and Nemo Link. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Germany, and the rest from Belgium, Other EU countries, North America, and Asia and Africa.
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