Prysmian SpA (CHIX:PRYM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.01 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 140% Above Median

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CHIX:PRYM Prysmian SpA CHIX:PRYM
83 GF Score
Price €129.65
GF Value €79.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Prysmian SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Prysmian SpA CHIX:PRYM -4.63% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.01 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 140% above its 10-year median of 4.17. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PRYM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,290 Industrial Products companies, Prysmian SpA ranks worse than 91.22% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Prysmian SpA's current share price is €129.65. Prysmian SpA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.95. Prysmian SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 10.01.

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

CHIX:PRYm' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.3   Med: 4.17   Max: 11.85
Current: 10.15

During the past years, Prysmian SpA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.85. The lowest was 2.30. And the median was 4.17.

CHIX:PRYm's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.22% of 2290 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.22 vs CHIX:PRYm: 10.15

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.

Prysmian SpA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €24.078. 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 €12.95 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Prysmian SpA  (CHIX:PRYm) 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.


Prysmian SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Prysmian SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Prysmian 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.

Prysmian SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Prysmian SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Prysmian SpA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 4.48 5.19 7.03 7.01 7.64

CHIX:PRYM vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Prysmian 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.


Prysmian SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Prysmian SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Prysmian 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=129.65/12.95
=10.01

* 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.

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

For example, Prysmian SpA'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)
=24.078/124.5600*124.5600
=24.078

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 124.5600.

Prysmian SpA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.714 99.900 7.124
201609 6.029 100.100 7.502
201612 6.371 100.300 7.912
201703 6.811 101.000 8.400
201706 6.312 101.100 7.777
201709 6.591 101.200 8.112
201712 6.649 101.200 8.184
201803 7.482 101.800 9.155
201806 7.174 102.400 8.726
201809 8.784 102.600 10.664
201812 8.310 102.300 10.118
201903 8.960 102.800 10.857
201906 8.521 103.100 10.295
201909 9.241 102.900 11.186
201912 9.174 102.800 11.116
202003 9.003 102.900 10.898
202006 8.866 102.900 10.732
202009 8.633 102.300 10.512
202012 8.577 102.600 10.413
202103 9.784 103.700 11.752
202106 9.765 104.200 11.673
202109 10.326 104.900 12.261
202112 11.063 106.600 12.927
202203 12.183 110.400 13.746
202206 12.801 112.500 14.173
202209 14.376 114.200 15.680
202212 13.604 119.000 14.240
202303 14.120 118.800 14.805
202306 13.633 119.700 14.187
202309 14.809 120.300 15.333
202312 13.860 119.700 14.423
202403 14.998 120.200 15.542
202406 16.042 120.700 16.555
202409 16.363 121.200 16.817
202412 17.730 121.200 18.222
202503 17.368 122.500 17.660
202506 18.906 122.700 19.193
202509 21.159 123.100 21.410
202512 22.572 122.600 22.933
202603 24.078 124.560 24.078

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 10.01 mean?
Prysmian SpA (CHIX:PRYM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.01 as of Jul. 17, 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 Prysmian SpA and its competitors. This is 140% above median its historical median of 4.17. Over the past decade, Prysmian SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.30 to 11.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Prysmian SpA ranks #2089 out of 2290 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Prysmian SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Prysmian SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.01 is 140% above median its 10-year median of 4.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.30 to a high of 11.85. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22. Prysmian SpA's value of 10.01 is 350.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prysmian SpA ranks #2089 out of 2290 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Prysmian SpA has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prysmian SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Prysmian SpA ranks #2089 out of 2290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Prysmian SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22. Prysmian SpA's value of 10.01 is 350.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Prysmian SpA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.30 to 11.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.17 vs. the industry median of 2.22, Prysmian SpA 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.22, based on 2,290 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. Prysmian SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.01 is 350.9% 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 Prysmian SpA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prysmian SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.01, which is 140% above median its own 10-year median of 4.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prysmian SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prysmian SpA (CHIX:PRYM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.31, compared to a current price of €129.65 — trading 63.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.01, which is 140% above median its 10-year median of 4.17 and 350.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.22. Prysmian SpA's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Prysmian SpA (CHIX:PRYM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.01 as of Jul. 17, 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 Prysmian SpA (CHIX:PRYM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prysmian SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €129.65 is trading 63.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.31. GuruFocus considers Prysmian SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:PRYM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.01 (140% above median its 10-year median of 4.17)
  • GF Value™: €79.31 vs. price of €129.65 (63.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 350.9% above the Industrial Products median (#2089 of 2290)

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


Prysmian SpA Business Description

Address Via Chiese 6, MIlan, ITA, 20126
Prysmian is an Italian manufacturer of electric power transmission and telecommunications cables and systems. Its business is organized in three segments: projects, which focuses on the execution of underground and submarine cable projects; energy products, which provides power distribution, and industrial and network components; and telecom, which makes cable systems and connectivity products. More than half of the firm's revenue is generated in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with the rest coming from North America, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific regions.
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