Itron (FRA:IT6) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.22 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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FRA:IT6 Itron Inc FRA:IT6
71 GF Score
Price €72.88
GF Value €86.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Itron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Itron FRA:IT6 +1.42% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.22 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 2.78. GuruFocus rates FRA:IT6 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €86.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,977 Hardware companies, Itron ranks worse than 64.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Itron's current share price is €72.88. Itron's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €22.66. Itron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.22.

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

FRA:IT6' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.56   Med: 2.78   Max: 5.2
Current: 3.01

During the past years, Itron's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.20. The lowest was 1.56. And the median was 2.78.

FRA:IT6's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.74% of 1977 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.02 vs FRA:IT6: 3.01

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.

Itron's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €31.367. 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 €22.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Itron  (FRA:IT6) 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.


Itron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Itron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Itron'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.

Itron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Itron Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Itron 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 4.08 5.01 4.65 3.42 3.20

FRA:IT6 vs BMI, VNT, NOVT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Itron'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.


Itron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Itron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Itron 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=72.88/22.66
=3.22

* 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.

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

For example, Itron'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)
=31.367/330.2130*330.2130
=31.367

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Itron Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.913 241.018 20.432
201609 14.994 241.428 20.508
201612 15.627 241.432 21.373
201703 16.532 243.801 22.392
201706 16.642 244.955 22.434
201709 16.691 246.819 22.330
201712 17.140 246.524 22.959
201803 14.199 249.554 18.788
201806 14.443 251.989 18.926
201809 15.056 252.439 19.695
201812 15.860 251.233 20.846
201903 15.817 254.202 20.547
201906 16.249 256.143 20.948
201909 16.934 256.759 21.779
201912 17.498 256.974 22.485
202003 17.362 258.115 22.212
202006 17.167 257.797 21.989
202009 16.239 260.280 20.602
202012 16.596 260.474 21.039
202103 22.274 264.877 27.768
202106 21.605 271.696 26.258
202109 22.040 274.310 26.532
202112 21.876 278.802 25.910
202203 23.389 287.504 26.863
202206 23.301 296.311 25.967
202209 24.467 296.808 27.221
202212 24.411 296.797 27.159
202303 24.094 301.836 26.359
202306 24.475 305.109 26.489
202309 25.504 307.789 27.362
202312 26.413 306.746 28.434
202403 27.384 312.332 28.952
202406 25.617 314.175 26.925
202409 26.987 315.301 28.263
202412 29.426 315.605 30.788
202503 30.210 319.799 31.194
202506 30.600 322.561 31.326
202509 31.504 324.800 32.029
202512 32.629 324.054 33.249
202603 31.367 330.213 31.367

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 3.22 mean?
Itron (FRA:IT6) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.22 as of Jul. 26, 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 Itron and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 2.78. Over the past decade, Itron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.56 to 5.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Itron ranks #1280 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Itron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Itron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.22 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 2.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.56 to a high of 5.20. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Itron's value of 3.22 is 59.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Itron ranks #1280 out of 1977 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Itron has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Itron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BMI and VNT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Itron ranks #1280 out of 1977 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Itron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02. Itron's value of 3.22 is 59.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Itron's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.56 to 5.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.78 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Itron 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 a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.02, based on 1,977 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. Itron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.22 is 59.4% 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 Itron and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Itron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.22, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Itron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itron (FRA:IT6) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €86.91, compared to a current price of €72.88 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.22, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 2.78 and 59.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.02. Itron's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Itron (FRA:IT6), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.22 as of Jul. 26, 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 Itron (FRA:IT6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itron stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €72.88 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €86.91. GuruFocus considers Itron to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IT6:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.22 (16% above median its 10-year median of 2.78)
  • GF Value™: €86.91 vs. price of €72.88 (16.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.4% above the Hardware median (#1280 of 1977)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IT6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Itron Business Description

Address 2111 North Molter Road, Liberty Lake, WA, USA, 99019
Itron Inc provides solutions that measure, manage, and analyze energy and water use. The company offers grid edge intelligence, energy and water management, smart city applications, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and critical infrastructure and related services. It operates under the Itron brand and has four reportable segments: Device Solutions, Networked Solutions, Resiliency Solutions, and Outcomes. Key revenue is generated from the Networked Solutions segment, which includes a combination of communicating endpoints (e.g., smart meters, modules, endpoints, and sensors), network infrastructure, network design services, and associated headend management and application software designed and sold as a complete solution for acquiring and transporting robust application-specific data.
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