JPMorgan American Investment Trust (LSE:JAM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.50 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — Near Median

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What is JPMorgan American Investment Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

JPMorgan American Investment Trust LSE:JAM -1.64% 49 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates LSE:JAM with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Asset Management companies, JPMorgan American Investment Trust ranks worse than 77.72% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), JPMorgan American Investment Trust's current share price is £12.02. JPMorgan American Investment Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £8.00. JPMorgan American Investment Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.50.

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

LSE:JAM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1   Med: 1.6   Max: 2.05
Current: 1.5

During the past 13 years, JPMorgan American Investment Trust's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.05. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 1.60.

LSE:JAM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.72% of 1001 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs LSE:JAM: 1.50

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.

JPMorgan American Investment Trust's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £11.498. 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 £8.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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JPMorgan American Investment Trust  (LSE:JAM) 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.


JPMorgan American Investment Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


JPMorgan American Investment Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JPMorgan American Investment 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.

JPMorgan American Investment Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

JPMorgan American Investment Trust 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 1.72 1.29 1.41 1.61 1.40

JPMorgan American Investment Trust Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.41 0.00 1.61 0.00 1.40

LSE:JAM vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, JPMorgan American Investment 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.


JPMorgan American Investment Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where JPMorgan American Investment Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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JPMorgan American Investment 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.

JPMorgan American Investment Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12.02/8.00
=1.50

* 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.

JPMorgan American Investment Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, JPMorgan American Investment Trust's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=11.498/139.9000*139.9000
=11.498

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

JPMorgan American Investment Trust Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 3.810 102.200 5.215
201712 4.243 105.000 5.653
201812 4.207 107.100 5.495
201912 5.048 108.500 6.509
202012 6.101 109.400 7.802
202112 7.719 114.700 9.415
202212 6.903 125.300 7.707
202312 8.565 130.500 9.182
202412 11.099 135.100 11.493
202512 11.498 139.900 11.498

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 1.50 mean?
JPMorgan American Investment Trust (LSE:JAM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 as of Jul. 20, 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 JPMorgan American Investment Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.60. Over the past decade, JPMorgan American Investment Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 2.05. According to the industry distribution chart, JPMorgan American Investment Trust ranks #778 out of 1001 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is JPMorgan American Investment Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
JPMorgan American Investment Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 is near median its 10-year median of 1.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 2.05. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. JPMorgan American Investment Trust's value of 1.50 is 78.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JPMorgan American Investment Trust ranks #778 out of 1001 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JPMorgan American Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JPMorgan American Investment Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, JPMorgan American Investment Trust ranks #778 out of 1001 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places JPMorgan American Investment Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. JPMorgan American Investment Trust's value of 1.50 is 78.6% above this benchmark. Historically, JPMorgan American Investment Trust's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 2.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 0.84, JPMorgan American Investment Trust 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.84, based on 1,001 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. JPMorgan American Investment Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 is 78.6% 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 JPMorgan American Investment Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JPMorgan American Investment Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JPMorgan American Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JPMorgan American Investment Trust (LSE:JAM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.72, compared to a current price of £12.02 — trading 341.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 78.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.84. JPMorgan American Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 JPMorgan American Investment Trust (LSE:JAM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 as of Jul. 20, 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 JPMorgan American Investment Trust (LSE:JAM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JPMorgan American Investment Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £12.02 is trading 341.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.72. GuruFocus considers JPMorgan American Investment Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:JAM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.50 (near median its 10-year median of 1.60)
  • GF Value™: £2.72 vs. price of £12.02 (341.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.6% above the Asset Management median (#778 of 1001)

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


JPMorgan American Investment Trust Business Description

Address 60 Victoria Embankment, London, GBR, EC4Y 0JP
JPMorgan American Investment Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust company. Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with capital growth from North American investments. The company seeks to achieve determined objectives and to manage risk by investing in the diversified portfolio of quoted companies, including smaller capitalization stocks and pooled funds. The company reviews its performance against its benchmark S&P 500 Index, expressed in sterling total return terms.
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