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Somero EnterprisesLSE:SOM -0.21%65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 5.52. GuruFocus rates LSE:SOM with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 166 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Somero Enterprises ranks worse than 63.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Somero Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SOM'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 5.52 Max: 10.06
Current: 2.14
During the past 13 years, Somero Enterprises's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.06. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 5.52.
LSE:SOM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 63.86% of 166
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.565
vs LSE:SOM: 2.14
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.
Somero Enterprises's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £1.139. 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 £1.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Somero Enterprises (LSE:SOM) 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.
Somero Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Somero Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Somero Enterprises'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.
Somero Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
LSE:SOM vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Somero Enterprises'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.
Somero Enterprises Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Somero Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Somero Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Somero Enterprises 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.
Somero Enterprises's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 2.15 mean?
Somero Enterprises (LSE:SOM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.15 as of Aug. 10, 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 Somero Enterprises and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 5.52. Over the past decade, Somero Enterprises' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 10.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Somero Enterprises ranks #106 out of 166 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Somero Enterprises' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Somero Enterprises' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.15 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 5.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 10.06. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Somero Enterprises' value of 2.15 is 37.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Somero Enterprises ranks #106 out of 166 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Somero Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Somero Enterprises' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Somero Enterprises ranks #106 out of 166 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Somero Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Somero Enterprises' value of 2.15 is 37.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Somero Enterprises' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 10.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.52 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Somero Enterprises 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.57, based on 166 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. Somero Enterprises's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.15 is 37.4% 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 Somero Enterprises and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Somero Enterprises's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 5.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Somero Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Somero Enterprises (LSE:SOM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.08, compared to a current price of £2.33 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 5.52 and 37.4% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.57. Somero Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Somero Enterprises (LSE:SOM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15 as of Aug. 10, 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 Somero Enterprises (LSE:SOM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Somero Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £2.33 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.08.
GuruFocus considers Somero Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SOM:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.15 (61% below median its 10-year median of 5.52)
GF Value™: £2.08 vs. price of £2.33 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.4% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#106 of 166)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SOM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Somero Enterprises Inc designs, assembles, remanufactures, sells, and distributes concrete leveling, contouring, and placing equipment, related parts and accessories, and training services world'wide. Its products include Ride-on Laser Screeds, Lightweight Screeds, Boom Laser Screeds, Compact Boom Screeds, Stationary Laser Screeds, Software Packages, Factory Certified Remanufactured Equipment, Materials Placement. The Company operates as a single reportable segment. The group has presence in North America, Europe, Australia, ROW (includes Latin America, India, China, Middle East, Korea, and Southeast Asia). The company generates majority of revenue from North America.
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