Itron (MIL:1ITRI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.15 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 12% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

MIL:1ITRI Itron Inc MIL:1ITRI
48 GF Score
Price €82.16
GF Value €85.92
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Itron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Itron MIL:1ITRI 48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.15 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 2.82. GuruFocus rates MIL:1ITRI with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €85.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,928 Hardware companies, Itron ranks worse than 66.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Itron's current share price is €82.16. Itron's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €26.10. Itron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.15.

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

MIL:1ITRI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75   Med: 2.82   Max: 5.2
Current: 3.26

During the past years, Itron's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.20. The lowest was 1.75. And the median was 2.82.

MIL:1ITRI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.8% of 1928 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.05 vs MIL:1ITRI: 3.26

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.

Itron's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €32.732. 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 €26.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


Itron  (MIL:1ITRI) 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.


Itron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Itron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Itron'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.

Itron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Itron 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.23

Itron 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 4.44 4.28 3.31 3.19 2.81

MIL:1ITRI vs VNT, BMI, NOVT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Itron'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.


Itron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


MIL:1ITRI
48GF Score
Itron Inc MIL:1ITRI
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Itron 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=82.16/26.103
=3.15

* 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.

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

For example, Itron'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)
=32.732/333.9520*333.9520
=32.732

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Itron Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 15.397 241.428 21.298
201612 16.092 241.432 22.259
201703 16.997 243.801 23.282
201706 16.844 244.955 22.964
201709 17.268 246.819 23.364
201712 17.304 246.524 23.441
201803 14.622 249.554 19.567
201806 14.893 251.989 19.737
201809 15.566 252.439 20.592
201812 16.257 251.233 21.610
201903 16.425 254.202 21.578
201906 16.642 256.143 21.697
201909 17.678 256.759 22.993
201912 17.862 256.974 23.213
202003 18.045 258.115 23.347
202006 17.767 257.797 23.015
202009 16.847 260.280 21.616
202012 16.980 260.474 21.770
202103 23.027 264.877 29.032
202106 22.424 271.696 27.562
202109 22.874 274.310 27.847
202112 22.256 278.802 26.658
202203 23.683 287.504 27.509
202206 24.048 296.311 27.103
202209 25.255 296.808 28.416
202212 24.708 296.797 27.801
202303 24.207 301.836 26.783
202306 24.784 305.109 27.127
202309 26.123 307.789 28.344
202312 26.483 306.746 28.832
202403 27.976 312.332 29.913
202406 26.168 314.175 27.815
202409 27.243 315.301 28.855
202412 30.202 315.605 31.958
202503 30.656 319.799 32.013
202506 30.461 322.561 31.537
202509 31.845 324.800 32.742
202512 32.941 324.054 33.947
202603 31.898 330.213 32.259
202606 32.732 333.952 32.732

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 3.15 mean?
Itron (MIL:1ITRI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.15 as of Sep. 16, 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 Itron and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 2.82. Over the past decade, Itron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.75 to 5.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Itron ranks #1288 out of 1928 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Itron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Itron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.15 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 5.20. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Itron's value of 3.15 is 53.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Itron ranks #1288 out of 1928 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Itron has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Itron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VNT and BMI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Itron ranks #1288 out of 1928 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Itron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05. Itron's value of 3.15 is 53.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Itron's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.75 to 5.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.82 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Itron 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.05, based on 1,928 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. Itron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.15 is 53.7% 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 Itron and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Itron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.15, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 2.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Itron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itron (MIL:1ITRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €85.92, compared to a current price of €82.16 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.15, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.82 and 53.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.05. Itron's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Itron (MIL:1ITRI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.15 as of Sep. 16, 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 Itron (MIL:1ITRI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itron stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €82.16 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €85.92. GuruFocus considers Itron to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1ITRI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.15 (12% above median its 10-year median of 2.82)
  • GF Value™: €85.92 vs. price of €82.16 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.7% above the Hardware median (#1288 of 1928)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1ITRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Itron Business Description

Other Exchanges ITRI:USAIT6:Germany
Address 2111 North Molter Road, Liberty Lake, WA, USA, 99019
Itron Inc provides solutions that measure, manage, and analyze energy and water use. The company offers grid edge intelligence, energy and water management, smart city applications, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and critical infrastructure and related services. It operates under the Itron brand and has four reportable segments: Device Solutions, Networked Solutions, Resiliency Solutions, and Outcomes. Key revenue is generated from the Networked Solutions segment, which includes a combination of communicating endpoints (e.g., smart meters, modules, endpoints, and sensors), network infrastructure, network design services, and associated headend management and application software designed and sold as a complete solution for acquiring and transporting robust application-specific data.
48GF Score

Get the complete analysis for MIL:1ITRI

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€82.16
Price
€85.92
GF Value