European Opportunities Trust (CHIX:EOTL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.92 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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CHIX:EOTL European Opportunities Trust PLC CHIX:EOTL
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Price £8.01
GF Value £42.89
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What is European Opportunities Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

European Opportunities Trust CHIX:EOTL 39 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates CHIX:EOTL with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £42.89. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Asset Management companies, European Opportunities Trust ranks worse than 54.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), European Opportunities Trust's current share price is £8.01. European Opportunities Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in May25 was £8.73. European Opportunities Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.92.

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

CHIX:EOTl' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8   Med: 1.16   Max: 1.91
Current: 0.93

During the past 13 years, European Opportunities Trust's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.91. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 1.16.

CHIX:EOTl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.7% of 1000 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs CHIX:EOTl: 0.93

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.

European Opportunities Trust's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in May25 was £9.689. 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 £8.73 for the trailing ten years ended in May25.

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European Opportunities Trust  (CHIX:EOTl) 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.


European Opportunities Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


European Opportunities Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for European Opportunities Trust'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.

European Opportunities Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

European Opportunities Trust Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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European Opportunities Trust Semi-Annual Data
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CHIX:EOTL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, European Opportunities Trust'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.


European Opportunities Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, European Opportunities Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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European Opportunities Trust 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.

European Opportunities Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.01/8.73
=0.92

* 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.

European Opportunities Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in May25 is calculated as:

For example, European Opportunities Trust's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in May25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May25 (Change)*Current CPI (May25)
=9.689/138.0000*138.0000
=9.689

Current CPI (May25) = 138.0000.

European Opportunities Trust Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 5.502 100.800 7.533
201705 7.125 103.500 9.500
201805 7.789 105.900 10.150
201905 8.222 107.900 10.516
202005 8.177 108.600 10.391
202105 8.243 111.000 10.248
202205 8.506 119.700 9.806
202305 8.765 129.100 9.369
202405 10.085 132.700 10.488
202505 9.689 138.000 9.689

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 0.92 mean?
European Opportunities Trust (CHIX:EOTL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 as of Aug. 07, 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 European Opportunities Trust and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, European Opportunities Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 1.91. According to the industry distribution chart, European Opportunities Trust ranks #547 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is European Opportunities Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
European Opportunities Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 1.91. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. European Opportunities Trust's value of 0.92 is 9.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, European Opportunities Trust ranks #547 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, European Opportunities Trust has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does European Opportunities Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, European Opportunities Trust ranks #547 out of 1000 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places European Opportunities Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. European Opportunities Trust's value of 0.92 is 9.5% above this benchmark. Historically, European Opportunities Trust's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 1.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 0.84, European Opportunities Trust 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.84, based on 1,000 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. European Opportunities Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 is 9.5% 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 European Opportunities Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. European Opportunities Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is European Opportunities Trust stock overvalued right now?
European Opportunities Trust (CHIX:EOTL) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92. The stock's GF Value™ is £42.89, compared to a current price of £8.01 — trading 81.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 9.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.84. European Opportunities Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 European Opportunities Trust (CHIX:EOTL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 as of Aug. 07, 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 European Opportunities Trust (CHIX:EOTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, European Opportunities Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £8.01 is trading 81.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £42.89.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:EOTL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.92 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.16)
  • GF Value™: £42.89 vs. price of £8.01 (81.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.5% above the Asset Management median (#547 of 1000)

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


European Opportunities Trust Business Description

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Address 123 Victoria Street, Third Floor / MYO, London, GBR, SW1E 6DE
European Opportunities Trust PLC is an investment trust company that principally is active in portfolio investment. The objective of the Company is to invest in securities of European companies and in sectors or geographical areas which are considered by the Investment Manager to offer good prospects for capital growth, considering economic trends and business development. It invests in securities of various sectors, including Basic Materials, IT, Industrials, Energy, Health Care, Financials, Communication Services in Denmark, France, Germany, the UK, Spain, and others.
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