Baronsmead Second Venture Trust (LSE:BMD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.47 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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What is Baronsmead Second Venture Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Baronsmead Second Venture Trust LSE:BMD 38 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.47 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates LSE:BMD with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Asset Management companies, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust ranks better than 79.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's current share price is £0.446. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was £0.94. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.47.

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

LSE:BMD' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 0.66   Max: 0.82
Current: 0.47

During the past 13 years, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.82. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 0.66.

LSE:BMD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
79.27% of 1013 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.87 vs LSE:BMD: 0.47

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.

Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was £0.541. 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 £0.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep25.

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Baronsmead Second Venture Trust  (LSE:BMD) 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.


Baronsmead Second Venture Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Baronsmead Second Venture Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baronsmead Second Venture Trust'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.

Baronsmead Second Venture Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Baronsmead Second Venture Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Baronsmead Second Venture Trust Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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LSE:BMD vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust'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.


Baronsmead Second Venture Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Baronsmead Second Venture Trust 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.

Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.446/0.94
=0.47

* 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.

Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 is calculated as:

For example, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep25 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep25)
=0.541/138.9000*138.9000
=0.541

Current CPI (Sep25) = 138.9000.

Baronsmead Second Venture Trust Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 1.065 100.400 1.473
201709 0.946 104.300 1.260
201809 0.921 106.600 1.200
201909 0.735 108.400 0.942
202009 0.737 109.200 0.937
202109 0.878 112.400 1.085
202209 0.651 122.300 0.739
202309 0.579 130.100 0.618
202409 0.574 133.500 0.597
202509 0.541 138.900 0.541

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 0.47 mean?
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust (LSE:BMD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.47 as of Aug. 11, 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 Baronsmead Second Venture Trust and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust ranks #210 out of 1013 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.47 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 0.82. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's value of 0.47 is 46% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust ranks #210 out of 1013 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust ranks #210 out of 1013 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Baronsmead Second Venture Trust in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's value of 0.47 is 46% below this benchmark. Historically, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Baronsmead Second Venture Trust 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.87, based on 1,013 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. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.47 is 46% 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 Baronsmead Second Venture Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.47, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baronsmead Second Venture Trust stock overvalued right now?
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust (LSE:BMD) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.47. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.47, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 46% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.87. Baronsmead Second Venture Trust's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Baronsmead Second Venture Trust (LSE:BMD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.47 as of Aug. 11, 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.

Baronsmead Second Venture Trust Business Description

Address 5 New Street Square, London, GBR, EC4A 3TW
Baronsmead Second Venture Trust PLC is an investment company. The company aims to achieve long-term investment returns for private investors. The company's investment policy is to invest mainly in a diverse portfolio of UK growth businesses, whether unquoted or traded on the Alternative Investment Market. It invests in securities across a range of sectors that have the potential to grow and enhance their value. The company's portfolio includes ordinary and preference shares, loan stocks, convertible securities, permitted non-qualifying investments, and cash. It holds a diversified portfolio of investments across sectors such as Technology, Healthcare and Education, Business Services, and Consumer Markets.
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