StoneCo (MEX:STNE N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.52 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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MEX:STNE N StoneCo Ltd MEX:STNE N
73 GF Score
Price MXN190.25
GF Value MXN357.08
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is StoneCo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

StoneCo MEX:STNE N +0.03% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates MEX:STNE N with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN357.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,587 Software companies, StoneCo ranks better than 62.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), StoneCo's current share price is MXN190.25. StoneCo's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was MXN125.36. StoneCo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.52.

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

MEX:STNE N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.56   Med: 2.14   Max: 2.54
Current: 1.56

During the past 10 years, StoneCo's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.54. The lowest was 1.56. And the median was 2.14.

MEX:STNE N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
62.7% of 1587 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.24 vs MEX:STNE N: 1.56

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.

StoneCo's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was MXN145.788. 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 MXN125.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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StoneCo  (MEX:STNE N) 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.


StoneCo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


StoneCo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for StoneCo'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.

StoneCo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

StoneCo Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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StoneCo Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MEX:STNE N vs AVPT, PAGS, TDC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, StoneCo'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.


StoneCo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, StoneCo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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StoneCo 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.

StoneCo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=190.25/125.36
=1.52

* 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.

StoneCo's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, StoneCo's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=145.788/324.0540*324.0540
=145.788

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

StoneCo Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 20.897 241.432 28.048
201712 17.898 246.524 23.527
201812 92.909 251.233 119.839
201912 98.945 256.974 124.773
202012 186.024 260.474 231.431
202112 158.953 278.802 184.752
202212 153.288 296.797 167.366
202312 163.968 306.746 173.220
202412 140.746 315.605 144.514
202512 145.788 324.054 145.788

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 1.52 mean?
StoneCo (MEX:STNE N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.52 as of Jul. 28, 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 StoneCo and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, StoneCo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.56 to 2.54. According to the industry distribution chart, StoneCo ranks #592 out of 1587 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is StoneCo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
StoneCo's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.52 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.56 to a high of 2.54. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. StoneCo's value of 1.52 is 32.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, StoneCo ranks #592 out of 1587 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, StoneCo has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does StoneCo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AVPT and PAGS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, StoneCo ranks #592 out of 1587 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts StoneCo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. StoneCo's value of 1.52 is 32.1% below this benchmark. Historically, StoneCo's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.56 to 2.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 2.24, StoneCo 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.24, based on 1,587 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. StoneCo's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.52 is 32.1% 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 StoneCo and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. StoneCo's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is StoneCo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, StoneCo (MEX:STNE N) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN357.08, compared to a current price of MXN190.25 — trading 46.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 32.1% below the Software industry median of 2.24. StoneCo's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 StoneCo (MEX:STNE N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 as of Jul. 28, 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 StoneCo (MEX:STNE N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, StoneCo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN190.25 is trading 46.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN357.08. GuruFocus considers StoneCo to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:STNE N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.52 (29% below median its 10-year median of 2.14)
  • GF Value™: MXN357.08 vs. price of MXN190.25 (46.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.1% below the Software median (#592 of 1587)

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


StoneCo Business Description

Address 18 Forum Lane, Camana Bay, Block 12D Parcel 33 and 95, P.O. Box 10240, Grand Cayman, CYM, KY1-1002
StoneCo Ltd is a provider of financial technology solutions. It serves MSMBs solutions, at fair prices, and provides the customer experience to help them manage their businesses and sell more. Its Stone Business Model combines end-to-end, cloud-based technology platforms; differentiated hyper-local and integrated distribution approaches; and white-glove, on-demand customer service. The brands of the company include: Stone: For small and medium-sized businesses, all management is integrated with the payment terminal, business bank account, and card, all within the same app. Ton: For micro-entrepreneurs and freelancers, modern card machines, sales via Pix or TapTon, and a Super Account. Stone pagar.me for those who sell online. Digital payment technology for all types of businesses.
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