Sandvik AB (MEX:SANDN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.18 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 37% Above Median

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MEX:SANDN Sandvik AB MEX:SANDN
84 GF Score
Price MXN730.55
GF Value MXN437.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Sandvik AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sandvik AB MEX:SANDN 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.18 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 4.52. GuruFocus rates MEX:SANDN with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN437.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,242 Industrial Products companies, Sandvik AB ranks worse than 80.2% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Sandvik AB's current share price is MXN730.55. Sandvik AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN118.20. Sandvik AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.18.

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

MEX:SANDN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.09   Med: 4.52   Max: 6.44
Current: 5.65

During the past years, Sandvik AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.44. The lowest was 3.09. And the median was 4.52.

MEX:SANDN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.2% of 2242 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.195 vs MEX:SANDN: 5.65

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.

Sandvik AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN146.796. 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 MXN118.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Sandvik AB  (MEX:SANDN) 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.


Sandvik AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sandvik AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sandvik AB'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.

Sandvik AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sandvik AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Sandvik AB 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 3.60 4.29 4.85 5.66 6.18

MEX:SANDN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sandvik AB'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.


Sandvik AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sandvik AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sandvik AB 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.

Sandvik AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=730.55/118.20
=6.18

* 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.

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

For example, Sandvik AB'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)
=146.796/134.6100*134.6100
=146.796

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Sandvik AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 63.601 101.138 84.650
201612 69.973 102.022 92.324
201703 70.465 102.022 92.973
201706 65.577 102.752 85.909
201709 73.158 103.279 95.352
201712 90.841 103.793 117.813
201803 73.601 103.962 95.299
201806 96.659 104.875 124.065
201809 94.626 105.679 120.531
201812 100.745 105.912 128.043
201903 105.745 105.886 134.430
201906 99.268 106.742 125.185
201909 102.282 107.214 128.418
201912 98.579 107.766 123.135
202003 122.601 106.563 154.869
202006 126.961 107.498 158.982
202009 131.153 107.635 164.022
202012 123.405 108.296 153.391
202103 138.018 108.360 171.453
202106 127.953 108.928 158.121
202109 135.411 110.338 165.198
202112 138.897 112.486 166.216
202203 138.887 114.825 162.818
202206 116.276 118.384 132.214
202209 117.158 122.296 128.954
202212 121.647 126.365 129.584
202303 117.891 127.042 124.914
202306 110.198 129.407 114.629
202309 111.865 130.224 115.633
202312 115.604 131.912 117.969
202403 118.823 132.205 120.984
202406 123.888 132.716 125.656
202409 137.524 132.304 139.921
202412 146.698 132.987 148.488
202503 149.485 132.825 151.494
202506 137.788 133.699 138.727
202509 141.650 133.480 142.849
202512 143.899 133.390 145.215
202603 154.712 133.560 155.928
202606 146.796 134.610 146.796

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 6.18 mean?
Sandvik AB (MEX:SANDN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.18 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 Sandvik AB and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 4.52. Over the past decade, Sandvik AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.09 to 6.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandvik AB ranks #1798 out of 2242 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is Sandvik AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sandvik AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.18 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 4.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 6.44. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20. Sandvik AB's value of 6.18 is 181.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sandvik AB ranks #1798 out of 2242 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sandvik AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandvik AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sandvik AB ranks #1798 out of 2242 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sandvik AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20. Sandvik AB's value of 6.18 is 181.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sandvik AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.09 to 6.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.52 vs. the industry median of 2.20, Sandvik AB 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.20, based on 2,242 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. Sandvik AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.18 is 181.5% 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 Sandvik AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sandvik AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.18, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 4.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandvik AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandvik AB (MEX:SANDN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN437.44, compared to a current price of MXN730.55 — trading 67% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.18, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 4.52 and 181.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.20. Sandvik AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sandvik AB (MEX:SANDN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.18 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 Sandvik AB (MEX:SANDN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandvik AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN730.55 is trading 67% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN437.44. GuruFocus considers Sandvik AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SANDN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.18 (37% above median its 10-year median of 4.52)
  • GF Value™: MXN437.44 vs. price of MXN730.55 (67% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 181.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1798 of 2242)

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


Sandvik AB Business Description

Address Kungsbron 1, Section G, Floor 5, Stockholm, SWE, 111 22
Sandvik is a manufacturer of specialized tools and mining equipment used predominantly by global mining, engineering, and automotive customers. The group is composed of three segments: mining and rock solutions, rock processing, and machining. Sandvik was founded in 1862 and listed on the Nordic Exchange in Stockholm in 1901.
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