Hera SpA (MEX:HERN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.50 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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MEX:HERN Hera SpA MEX:HERN
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What is Hera SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hera SpA MEX:HERN 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.72. GuruFocus rates MEX:HERN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN71.23. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 437 Utilities - Regulated companies, Hera SpA ranks worse than 54.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Hera SpA's current share price is MXN81.23. Hera SpA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN54.05. Hera SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.50.

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

MEX:HERN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04   Med: 1.72   Max: 2.63
Current: 1.59

During the past years, Hera SpA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.63. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.72.

MEX:HERN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.46% of 437 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.52 vs MEX:HERN: 1.59

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.

Hera SpA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN55.523. 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 MXN54.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Hera SpA  (MEX:HERN) 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.


Hera SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hera SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hera SpA'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.

Hera SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hera SpA 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 2.00 1.21 1.39 1.54 1.73

Hera SpA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.80 1.66 1.73 1.67 1.50

MEX:HERN vs SRE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Hera SpA'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.


Hera SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hera SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hera SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hera SpA 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.

Hera SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=81.23/54.05
=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.

Hera SpA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Hera SpA's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=55.523/126.4000*126.4000
=55.523

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 126.4000.

Hera SpA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 34.870 100.100 44.032
201612 35.801 100.300 45.117
201703 34.730 101.000 43.464
201706 33.614 101.100 42.026
201709 36.238 101.200 45.262
201712 40.126 101.200 50.118
201803 40.115 101.800 49.809
201806 39.669 102.400 48.966
201809 38.904 102.600 47.929
201812 40.543 102.300 50.094
201903 41.044 102.800 50.467
201906 39.030 103.100 47.851
201909 40.050 102.900 49.197
201912 39.888 102.800 49.045
202003 50.714 102.900 62.296
202006 49.562 102.900 60.881
202009 51.037 102.300 63.060
202012 49.054 102.600 60.433
202103 51.776 103.700 63.110
202106 50.821 104.200 61.649
202109 55.282 104.900 66.612
202112 50.797 106.600 60.232
202203 50.702 110.400 58.050
202206 45.329 112.500 50.930
202209 40.566 114.200 44.900
202212 48.371 119.000 51.379
202303 45.974 118.800 48.915
202306 42.643 119.700 45.030
202309 42.540 120.300 44.697
202312 44.083 119.700 46.550
202403 44.567 120.200 46.866
202406 46.944 120.700 49.161
202409 52.815 121.200 55.081
202412 55.753 121.200 58.145
202503 59.082 122.500 60.963
202506 56.202 122.700 57.897
202509 56.733 123.100 58.254
202512 58.207 122.600 60.011
202603 59.934 124.560 60.819
202606 55.523 126.400 55.523

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?
Hera SpA (MEX:HERN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 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 Hera SpA and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.72. Over the past decade, Hera SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Hera SpA ranks #238 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Hera SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hera SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 2.63. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. Hera SpA's value of 1.50 is 1.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hera SpA ranks #238 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hera SpA has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hera SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hera SpA ranks #238 out of 437 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hera SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. Hera SpA's value of 1.50 is 1.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Hera SpA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 2.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.72 vs. the industry median of 1.52, Hera SpA 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.52, based on 437 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. Hera SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 is 1.3% 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 Hera SpA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hera SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hera SpA stock overvalued right now?
Hera SpA (MEX:HERN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN71.23, compared to a current price of MXN81.23 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.72 and 1.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.52. Hera SpA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Hera SpA (MEX:HERN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 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.

Is Hera SpA (MEX:HERN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hera SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN81.23 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN71.23.

Key valuation signals for MEX:HERN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.50 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.72)
  • GF Value™: MXN71.23 vs. price of MXN81.23 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#238 of 437)

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


Hera SpA Business Description

Address Viale C. Berti Pichat 2/4, Bologna, ITA, 40127
Hera SpA is an Italian coalescence of municipally owned companies that manages the supply of energy, water and environmental services, as well as public lighting and telecommunications to citizens and businesses. The company operates mainly in Italy in the waste management (waste management and treatment), water (aqueduct, sewerage and purification) and energy (distribution and sale of electricity, gas and energy services) sectors; it also offers services for public lighting and telecommunications.
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