SMC (FRA:QMC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.65 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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FRA:QMC SMC Corp FRA:QMC
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Price €351.40
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What is SMC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SMC FRA:QMC -8.11% 95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.65 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 3.75. GuruFocus rates FRA:QMC with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €401.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,274 Industrial Products companies, SMC ranks worse than 62.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), SMC's current share price is €351.40. SMC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €132.76. SMC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.65.

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

FRA:QMC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.93   Med: 3.75   Max: 5.36
Current: 2.91

During the past years, SMC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.36. The lowest was 1.93. And the median was 3.75.

FRA:QMC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.23% of 2274 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.105 vs FRA:QMC: 2.91

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.

SMC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €182.607. 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 €132.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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SMC  (FRA:QMC) 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.


SMC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SMC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SMC'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.

SMC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SMC Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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SMC 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 2.36 2.27 1.94 2.27 2.46

FRA:QMC vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, SMC'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.


SMC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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SMC 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=351.40/132.76
=2.65

* 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.

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

For example, SMC'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)
=182.607/112.7000*112.7000
=182.607

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

SMC Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 113.307 98.100 130.170
201609 119.186 98.000 137.064
201612 122.742 98.400 140.580
201703 126.628 98.100 145.474
201706 126.640 98.500 144.897
201709 125.627 98.800 143.301
201712 128.521 99.400 145.717
201803 130.521 99.200 148.283
201806 135.379 99.200 153.803
201809 138.474 99.900 156.216
201812 141.073 99.700 159.468
201903 146.890 99.700 166.043
201906 149.787 99.800 169.148
201909 154.516 100.100 173.966
201912 156.277 100.500 175.248
202003 157.977 100.300 177.508
202006 157.024 99.900 177.143
202009 156.297 99.900 176.323
202012 157.471 99.300 178.721
202103 161.011 99.900 181.641
202106 160.839 99.500 182.176
202109 169.962 100.100 191.356
202112 176.945 100.100 199.218
202203 182.310 101.100 203.228
202206 179.471 101.800 198.687
202209 186.509 103.100 203.876
202212 180.710 104.100 195.639
202303 183.996 104.400 198.624
202306 180.079 105.200 192.917
202309 180.707 106.200 191.767
202312 179.547 106.800 189.466
202403 180.163 107.200 189.406
202406 0.000 108.200 0.000
202409 185.083 108.900 191.541
202412 189.445 110.700 192.868
202503 187.753 111.100 190.457
202506 180.976 111.700 182.596
202509 179.641 112.000 180.764
202512 177.164 113.000 176.694
202603 182.607 112.700 182.607

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 2.65 mean?
SMC (FRA:QMC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.65 as of Jul. 29, 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 SMC and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 3.75. Over the past decade, SMC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.93 to 5.36. According to the industry distribution chart, SMC ranks #1415 out of 2274 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is SMC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SMC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.65 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 3.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.93 to a high of 5.36. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.11. SMC's value of 2.65 is 25.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SMC ranks #1415 out of 2274 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SMC has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, SMC ranks #1415 out of 2274 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SMC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.11. SMC's value of 2.65 is 25.9% above this benchmark. Historically, SMC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.93 to 5.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.75 vs. the industry median of 2.11, SMC 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 2.11, based on 2,274 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. SMC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.65 is 25.9% 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 SMC and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.65, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 3.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMC (FRA:QMC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €401.22, compared to a current price of €351.40 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.65, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 3.75 and 25.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.11. SMC's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 SMC (FRA:QMC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.65 as of Jul. 29, 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 SMC (FRA:QMC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €351.40 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €401.22. GuruFocus considers SMC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:QMC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.65 (29% below median its 10-year median of 3.75)
  • GF Value™: €401.22 vs. price of €351.40 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1415 of 2274)

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


SMC Business Description

Address 1-5-5 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0031
SMC Corp manufactures automatic control and filtration equipment. Its main products include directional control devices, drive systems, pneumatic auxiliary equipment, temperature regulation units, and sensors. These are utilized across a wide range of industries, including steel, chemicals, food processing, physics, medical devices, and other related fields. The company's products are widely applied across sectors such as steel, chemicals, food processing, physics, medical devices, and other related industries.
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