Montanaro European Smaller Trust (LSE:MTE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.12 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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LSE:MTE Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust PLC LSE:MTE
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What is Montanaro European Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Montanaro European Smaller Trust LSE:MTE 39 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates LSE:MTE with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Asset Management companies, Montanaro European Smaller Trust ranks worse than 66.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Montanaro European Smaller Trust's current share price is £1.77. Montanaro European Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £1.58. Montanaro European Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.12.

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

LSE:MTE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91   Med: 1.33   Max: 2.62
Current: 1.12

During the past 13 years, Montanaro European Smaller Trust's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.62. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 1.33.

LSE:MTE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.7% of 1012 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.855 vs LSE:MTE: 1.12

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.

Montanaro European Smaller Trust's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £1.637. 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 £1.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Montanaro European Smaller Trust  (LSE:MTE) 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.


Montanaro European Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Montanaro European Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Montanaro European Smaller 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.

Montanaro European Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Montanaro European Smaller Trust Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.64 1.15 1.07 1.02 0.94

Montanaro European Smaller Trust Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 1.07 0.00 1.02 0.00 0.94

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Montanaro European Smaller 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.


Montanaro European Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Montanaro European Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Montanaro European Smaller 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.

Montanaro European Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.77/1.58
=1.12

* 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.

Montanaro European Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Montanaro European Smaller Trust's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=1.637/140.8000*140.8000
=1.637

Current CPI (Mar26) = 140.8000.

Montanaro European Smaller Trust Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 0.813 102.700 1.115
201803 0.901 105.100 1.207
201903 1.011 107.000 1.330
202003 0.957 108.600 1.241
202103 1.589 109.700 2.039
202203 1.715 116.500 2.073
202303 1.584 126.800 1.759
202403 1.651 131.600 1.766
202503 1.620 136.100 1.676
202603 1.637 140.800 1.637

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 1.12 mean?
Montanaro European Smaller Trust (LSE:MTE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 as of Aug. 09, 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 Montanaro European Smaller Trust and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Montanaro European Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 2.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Montanaro European Smaller Trust ranks #675 out of 1012 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Montanaro European Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Montanaro European Smaller Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 2.62. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. Montanaro European Smaller Trust's value of 1.12 is 31% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Montanaro European Smaller Trust ranks #675 out of 1012 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Montanaro European Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Montanaro European Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Montanaro European Smaller Trust ranks #675 out of 1012 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Montanaro European Smaller Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. Montanaro European Smaller Trust's value of 1.12 is 31% above this benchmark. Historically, Montanaro European Smaller Trust's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 2.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 0.86, Montanaro European Smaller 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 0.86, based on 1,012 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. Montanaro European Smaller Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 is 31% 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 Montanaro European Smaller Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Montanaro European Smaller Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Montanaro European Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
Montanaro European Smaller Trust (LSE:MTE) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 31% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.86. Montanaro European Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 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 Montanaro European Smaller Trust (LSE:MTE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Aug. 09, 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.

Montanaro European Smaller Trust Business Description

Address 28 Walker Street, Edinburgh, GBR, EH3 7HR
Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust PLC is an investment trust. The company's investment objective is to achieve capital growth by investing principally in Continental European quoted smaller companies. Its benchmark index is the MSCI Europe SmallCap (ex UK) Index (in sterling terms). It has a presence in Sweden, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, and Austria. The company invests in Energy, Materials, Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Health Care, Financials, Information Technology, Communication Services, and Property sectors.
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