SMT Scharf AG (LTS:0FWF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.54 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 35% Below Median

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LTS:0FWF SMT Scharf AG LTS:0FWF
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What is SMT Scharf AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SMT Scharf AG LTS:0FWF 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates LTS:0FWF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.03. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 737 Transportation companies, SMT Scharf AG ranks better than 87.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), SMT Scharf AG's current share price is €7.00. SMT Scharf AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.92. SMT Scharf AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.54.

The historical rank and industry rank for SMT Scharf AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0FWF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 0.83   Max: 1.9
Current: 0.42

During the past years, SMT Scharf AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.90. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.83.

LTS:0FWF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
87.65% of 737 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs LTS:0FWF: 0.42

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.

SMT Scharf AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.397. 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 €12.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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SMT Scharf AG  (LTS:0FWF) 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.


SMT Scharf AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SMT Scharf AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SMT Scharf AG'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.

SMT Scharf AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SMT Scharf AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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SMT Scharf AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 0.52 0.45 0.55 0.40 0.54

LTS:0FWF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, SMT Scharf AG'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.


SMT Scharf AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SMT Scharf AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SMT Scharf AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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SMT Scharf AG 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.

SMT Scharf AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.00/12.92
=0.54

* 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.

SMT Scharf AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, SMT Scharf AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=15.397/131.2583*131.2583
=15.397

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

SMT Scharf AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 8.818 100.717 11.492
201609 8.767 101.017 11.392
201612 9.177 101.217 11.901
201703 9.495 101.417 12.289
201706 9.164 102.117 11.779
201709 9.746 102.717 12.454
201712 10.432 102.617 13.344
201803 11.527 102.917 14.701
201806 10.848 104.017 13.689
201809 10.846 104.718 13.595
201812 10.918 104.217 13.751
201903 11.592 104.217 14.600
201906 11.954 105.718 14.842
201909 12.243 106.018 15.158
201912 12.503 105.818 15.509
202003 11.519 105.718 14.302
202006 11.717 106.618 14.425
202009 10.228 105.818 12.687
202012 9.963 105.518 12.393
202103 10.499 107.518 12.817
202106 10.854 108.486 13.132
202109 11.877 109.435 14.246
202112 12.838 110.384 15.266
202203 13.928 113.968 16.041
202206 15.796 115.760 17.911
202209 16.262 118.818 17.965
202212 15.586 119.345 17.142
202303 15.198 122.402 16.298
202306 14.664 123.140 15.631
202309 15.417 124.195 16.294
202312 15.522 123.773 16.461
202403 15.496 125.038 16.267
202406 15.953 125.882 16.634
202409 15.363 126.198 15.979
202412 16.570 127.041 17.120
202503 16.931 127.779 17.392
202506 16.246 128.412 16.606
202509 15.818 129.255 16.063
202512 15.480 129.361 15.707
202603 15.397 131.258 15.397

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 0.54 mean?
SMT Scharf AG (LTS:0FWF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.54 as of Jul. 31, 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 SMT Scharf AG and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, SMT Scharf AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, SMT Scharf AG ranks #91 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is SMT Scharf AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SMT Scharf AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.54 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 1.90. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. SMT Scharf AG's value of 0.54 is 57.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SMT Scharf AG ranks #91 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SMT Scharf AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMT Scharf AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SMT Scharf AG ranks #91 out of 737 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SMT Scharf AG in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. SMT Scharf AG's value of 0.54 is 57.1% below this benchmark. Historically, SMT Scharf AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 1.26, SMT Scharf AG 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 a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.26, based on 737 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. SMT Scharf AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.54 is 57.1% 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 SMT Scharf AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SMT Scharf AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.54, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMT Scharf AG stock overvalued right now?
SMT Scharf AG (LTS:0FWF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.54. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.03, compared to a current price of €7.00 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.54, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 57.1% below the Transportation industry median of 1.26. SMT Scharf AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 SMT Scharf AG (LTS:0FWF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.54 as of Jul. 31, 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 SMT Scharf AG (LTS:0FWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SMT Scharf AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.00 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.03.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0FWF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.54 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.83)
  • GF Value™: €8.03 vs. price of €7.00 (12.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.1% below the Transportation median (#91 of 737)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0FWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SMT Scharf AG Business Description

Other Exchanges S188:Germany
Address Romerstrasse 104, Hamm, DEU, 59075
SMT Scharf AG develops, manufactures, and services transportation equipment and logistics systems for underground mining and tunnel construction. The company provides underground transport solutions, including diesel and battery-powered rail-bound systems for heavy load transport, chairlifts for mining use, rail-bound fresh air and cable management systems, and rubber-tired vehicles. It segments are coal mining, mineral mining, tunnel logistics, and other industries, with coal mining generating the majority of its revenue. The coal mining segment includes the sale of rail-bound railway systems and chairlifts for underground mining. Transport equipment and logistics systems are deployed in hard coal mines around the world and feature sophisticated explosion protection.
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