CMTDF (Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.25 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 74% Above Median

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CMTDF Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc CMTDF
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Price $10.83
GF Value $6.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group CMTDF +1.51% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates CMTDF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Banks companies, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group ranks worse than 69.68% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's current share price is $10.826. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.64. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.25.

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

CMTDF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 0.72   Max: 1.73
Current: 1.7

During the past years, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.73. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.72.

CMTDF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.68% of 1273 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs CMTDF: 1.70

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.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.263. 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 $8.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group  (OTCPK:CMTDF) 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.


Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group'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.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group 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 0.83 0.81 0.89 0.89 1.04

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group'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.


Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group 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.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.826/8.64
=1.25

* 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.

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

For example, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group'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)
=8.263/113.6000*113.6000
=8.263

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 113.6000.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.698 98.000 10.083
201612 7.619 98.400 8.796
201703 8.187 98.100 9.481
201706 8.182 98.500 9.436
201709 8.100 98.800 9.313
201712 7.538 99.400 8.615
201803 8.872 99.200 10.160
201806 8.558 99.200 9.800
201809 8.001 99.900 9.098
201812 8.155 99.700 9.292
201903 8.144 99.700 9.279
201906 8.356 99.800 9.511
201909 8.362 100.100 9.490
201912 8.294 100.500 9.375
202003 8.010 100.300 9.072
202006 7.966 99.900 9.058
202009 8.342 99.900 9.486
202012 8.453 99.300 9.670
202103 8.223 99.900 9.351
202106 8.182 99.500 9.341
202109 8.353 100.100 9.480
202112 8.082 100.100 9.172
202203 7.548 101.100 8.481
202206 6.802 101.800 7.590
202209 6.467 103.100 7.126
202212 7.113 104.100 7.762
202303 7.298 104.400 7.941
202306 6.859 105.200 7.407
202309 6.862 106.200 7.340
202312 7.350 106.800 7.818
202403 7.203 107.200 7.633
202406 6.827 108.200 7.168
202409 7.799 108.900 8.136
202412 7.036 110.700 7.220
202503 7.354 111.100 7.519
202506 7.768 111.700 7.900
202509 7.926 112.000 8.039
202512 7.684 113.000 7.725
202603 8.096 112.700 8.161
202606 8.263 113.600 8.263

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 1.25 mean?
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group (CMTDF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.25 as of Sep. 15, 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 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group ranks #887 out of 1273 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.25 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 1.73. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's value of 1.25 is 3.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group ranks #887 out of 1273 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group ranks #887 out of 1273 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's value of 1.25 is 3.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group 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 a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.29, based on 1,273 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. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.25 is 3.1% 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 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group (CMTDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.43, compared to a current price of $10.83 — trading 68.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 3.1% below the Banks industry median of 1.29. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group (CMTDF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 as of Sep. 15, 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 Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group (CMTDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.83 is trading 68.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.43. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CMTDF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.25 (74% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
  • GF Value™: $6.43 vs. price of $10.83 (68.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.1% below the Banks median (#887 of 1273)

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


Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Business Description

Address 1-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8233
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group is the fifth-largest Japanese bank by assets and revenue. It is the only remaining stand-alone trust bank after the late 1990s deregulation removed legal barriers between commercial banking and trust functions in Japan; its former rivals in trust banking merged and became units of Mitsubishi UFJ FG and Mizuho. It has no capital ties with Sumitomo Mitsui FG, despite the similar name and common ties to Sumitomo and Mitsui group companies. In fiduciary services, SMTG is the market leader in Japan in total assets under custody. It is the largest manager of corporate pension funds and trails only Nomura in investment trusts.
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