Samsung SDI Co (FRA:XSDG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.79 (As of Sep. 17, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:XSDG Samsung SDI Co Ltd FRA:XSDG
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Price €84.60
GF Value €35.73
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What is Samsung SDI Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Samsung SDI Co FRA:XSDG -1.40% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates FRA:XSDG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,100 Industrial Products companies, Samsung SDI Co ranks worse than 51.76% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-17), Samsung SDI Co's current share price is €84.60. Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €47.15. Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.79.

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

FRA:XSDG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7   Med: 1.66   Max: 4.5
Current: 2.19

During the past years, Samsung SDI Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.50. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.66.

FRA:XSDG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
51.76% of 2100 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs FRA:XSDG: 2.19

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.

Samsung SDI Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €49.042. 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 €47.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Samsung SDI Co  (FRA:XSDG) 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.


Samsung SDI Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Samsung SDI Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Samsung SDI Co'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.

Samsung SDI Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Samsung SDI Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.32 2.79 1.92 0.90 0.85

Samsung SDI Co 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 0.59 0.69 0.85 1.29 1.51

FRA:XSDG vs VRT, BE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Samsung SDI Co'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.


Samsung SDI Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Samsung SDI Co 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.

Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=84.60/47.154
=1.79

* 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.

Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Samsung SDI Co'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)
=49.042/126.4904*126.4904
=49.042

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 126.4904.

Samsung SDI Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 31.963 101.461 39.848
201612 31.732 101.561 39.521
201703 0.000 102.851 0.000
201706 0.000 102.611 0.000
201709 0.000 103.491 0.000
201712 33.293 102.991 40.890
201803 33.197 104.101 40.337
201806 33.740 104.130 40.985
201809 34.900 105.651 41.784
201812 35.818 104.351 43.417
201903 36.084 104.491 43.681
201906 35.539 104.881 42.861
201909 36.518 105.200 43.908
201912 36.439 105.121 43.846
202003 34.837 105.354 41.826
202006 35.005 105.112 42.125
202009 35.298 106.198 42.043
202012 37.559 105.765 44.919
202103 38.290 107.357 45.114
202106 39.695 107.579 46.673
202109 40.475 108.759 47.074
202112 41.998 109.676 48.437
202203 43.380 111.848 49.059
202206 44.169 114.072 48.977
202209 45.067 114.715 49.693
202212 47.640 115.179 52.318
202303 47.569 116.507 51.645
202306 47.969 117.182 51.779
202309 50.298 118.964 53.480
202312 52.275 118.837 55.642
202403 52.982 120.123 55.790
202406 53.654 120.007 56.553
202409 54.100 120.861 56.620
202412 52.877 121.135 55.215
202503 50.597 122.590 52.207
202506 46.344 122.611 47.810
202509 46.137 123.402 47.292
202512 45.153 123.939 46.082
202603 45.737 125.236 46.195
202606 49.042 126.490 49.042

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 1.79 mean?
Samsung SDI Co (FRA:XSDG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.79 as of Sep. 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 Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.66. Over the past decade, Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 4.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #1087 out of 2100 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Samsung SDI Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.79 is near median its 10-year median of 1.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 4.50. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Samsung SDI Co's value of 1.79 is 13.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #1087 out of 2100 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Samsung SDI Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #1087 out of 2100 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Samsung SDI Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Samsung SDI Co's value of 1.79 is 13.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Samsung SDI Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 4.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.66 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Samsung SDI Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.08, based on 2,100 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. Samsung SDI Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.79 is 13.9% 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 Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samsung SDI Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung SDI Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co (FRA:XSDG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.73, compared to a current price of €84.60 — trading 136.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.66 and 13.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.08. Samsung SDI Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Samsung SDI Co (FRA:XSDG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 as of Sep. 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 Samsung SDI Co (FRA:XSDG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €84.60 is trading 136.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €35.73. GuruFocus considers Samsung SDI Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:XSDG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.79 (near median its 10-year median of 1.66)
  • GF Value™: €35.73 vs. price of €84.60 (136.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1087 of 2100)

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


Samsung SDI Co Business Description

Address 150-20 Gongse-ro, Giheung-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Yongin, KOR
Samsung SDI is one of the top suppliers of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, providing cylindrical batteries for consumer electronics products such as laptops, polymer rechargeable batteries for smartphones and tablets, and has been focusing its resources to establish its footprint on automotive rechargeable batteries. The company is the second-largest supplier of batteries for consumer electronics products, and the eighth player in automotive batteries. The company also offers electronic materials for semiconductors and flat-panel displays, making it an important internal supplier for Samsung Electronics.
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