Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.36 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 34% Below Median

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FRA:SL3 Silgan Holdings Inc FRA:SL3
73 GF Score
Price €41.00
GF Value €44.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Silgan Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Silgan Holdings FRA:SL3 +4.06% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.36 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 5.12. GuruFocus rates FRA:SL3 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Packaging & Containers companies, Silgan Holdings ranks worse than 82.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Silgan Holdings's current share price is €41.00. Silgan Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.22. Silgan Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.36.

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

FRA:SL3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.53   Med: 5.12   Max: 6.51
Current: 3.27

During the past years, Silgan Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.51. The lowest was 2.53. And the median was 5.12.

FRA:SL3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.91% of 316 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.165 vs FRA:SL3: 3.27

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.

Silgan Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €18.994. 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 €12.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Silgan Holdings  (FRA:SL3) 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.


Silgan Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Silgan Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Silgan Holdings'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.

Silgan Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Silgan Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Silgan Holdings Quarterly Data
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FRA:SL3 vs SON, REYN, GEF: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Silgan Holdings'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.


Silgan Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Silgan Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Silgan Holdings 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.

Silgan Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=41.00/12.22
=3.36

* 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.

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

For example, Silgan Holdings'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)
=18.994/330.2130*330.2130
=18.994

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Silgan Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.073 241.018 6.950
201609 5.550 241.428 7.591
201612 4.042 241.432 5.528
201703 4.157 243.801 5.630
201706 4.381 244.955 5.906
201709 4.737 246.819 6.338
201712 5.864 246.524 7.855
201803 6.050 249.554 8.005
201806 6.485 251.989 8.498
201809 7.065 252.439 9.242
201812 7.015 251.233 9.220
201903 7.169 254.202 9.313
201906 7.402 256.143 9.542
201909 7.939 256.759 10.210
201912 8.314 256.974 10.684
202003 8.333 258.115 10.661
202006 8.727 257.797 11.178
202009 9.332 260.280 11.839
202012 9.358 260.474 11.863
202103 9.713 264.877 12.109
202106 10.439 271.696 12.687
202109 11.215 274.310 13.501
202112 12.526 278.802 14.836
202203 13.425 287.504 15.419
202206 13.952 296.311 15.548
202209 15.517 296.808 17.263
202212 14.735 296.797 16.394
202303 15.090 301.836 16.509
202306 15.708 305.109 17.000
202309 15.678 307.789 16.820
202312 16.268 306.746 17.513
202403 16.370 312.332 17.307
202406 16.824 314.175 17.683
202409 17.329 315.301 18.149
202412 17.792 315.605 18.616
202503 18.011 319.799 18.598
202506 18.007 322.561 18.434
202509 18.323 324.800 18.628
202512 18.420 324.054 18.770
202603 18.994 330.213 18.994

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 3.36 mean?
Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.36 as of Jul. 19, 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 Silgan Holdings and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 5.12. Over the past decade, Silgan Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.53 to 6.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #262 out of 316 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is Silgan Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Silgan Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.36 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 5.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.53 to a high of 6.51. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Silgan Holdings' value of 3.36 is 188.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #262 out of 316 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Silgan Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silgan Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SON and REYN?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Silgan Holdings ranks #262 out of 316 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Silgan Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Silgan Holdings' value of 3.36 is 188.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Silgan Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.53 to 6.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.12 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Silgan Holdings 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.17, based on 316 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. Silgan Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.36 is 188.4% 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 Silgan Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Silgan Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.36, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 5.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silgan Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.61, compared to a current price of €41.00 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.36, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 5.12 and 188.4% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.17. Silgan Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.36 as of Jul. 19, 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 Silgan Holdings (FRA:SL3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Silgan Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €41.00 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €44.61. GuruFocus considers Silgan Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SL3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.36 (34% below median its 10-year median of 5.12)
  • GF Value™: €44.61 vs. price of €41.00 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 188.4% above the Packaging & Containers median (#262 of 316)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SL3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Silgan Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges SLGN:USA
Address 601 Merritt 7, Norwalk, CT, USA, 06851
Silgan Holdings Inc is a manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for the world's essential consumer goods products. Its products include: dispensing and specialty closures for fragrance and beauty, food, beverage, personal and health care, home care and lawn and garden products; steel and aluminum containers for pet and human food and general line products; and custom designed plastic containers for pet and human food, consumer health and pharmaceutical, personal care, home care, lawn and garden and automotive products.
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