Pentair (MIL:1PNR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.55 (As of Sep. 17, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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MIL:1PNR Pentair PLC MIL:1PNR
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What is Pentair Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Pentair MIL:1PNR 50 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.55 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates MIL:1PNR with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.06 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,099 Industrial Products companies, Pentair ranks worse than 59.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-17), Pentair's current share price is €49.19. Pentair's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €19.30. Pentair's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.55.

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

MIL:1PNR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 2.18   Max: 5.15
Current: 2.61

During the past years, Pentair's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.15. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 2.18.

MIL:1PNR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.46% of 2099 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs MIL:1PNR: 2.61

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.

Pentair's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €20.543. 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 €19.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Pentair  (MIL:1PNR) 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.


Pentair Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Pentair Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pentair'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.

Pentair Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Pentair Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Pentair Quarterly Data
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MIL:1PNR vs FLS, RRX, DCI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pentair'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.


Pentair Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Pentair 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=49.19/19.302
=2.55

* 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.

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

For example, Pentair'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)
=20.543/142.3000*142.3000
=20.543

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 142.3000.

Pentair Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 21.325 101.500 29.897
201612 22.191 102.200 30.898
201703 22.444 102.700 31.098
201706 23.690 103.500 32.571
201709 23.330 104.300 31.830
201712 23.268 105.000 31.534
201803 21.511 105.100 29.125
201806 9.223 105.900 12.393
201809 9.325 106.600 12.448
201812 9.373 107.100 12.454
201903 9.690 107.000 12.887
201906 9.443 107.900 12.454
201909 10.198 108.400 13.387
201912 10.343 108.500 13.565
202003 10.407 108.600 13.636
202006 10.463 108.800 13.685
202009 10.405 109.200 13.559
202012 10.364 109.400 13.481
202103 11.231 109.700 14.569
202106 11.546 111.400 14.749
202109 12.190 112.400 15.433
202112 12.899 114.700 16.003
202203 13.606 116.500 16.619
202206 14.903 120.500 17.599
202209 16.377 122.300 19.055
202212 15.425 125.300 17.518
202303 15.672 126.800 17.588
202306 16.296 129.400 17.921
202309 17.375 130.100 19.004
202312 17.618 130.500 19.211
202403 18.559 131.600 20.068
202406 19.354 133.000 20.707
202409 18.977 133.500 20.228
202412 20.878 135.100 21.991
202503 20.449 136.100 21.381
202506 19.087 138.400 19.625
202509 19.676 138.900 20.158
202512 20.187 139.900 20.533
202603 20.463 140.800 20.681
202606 20.543 142.300 20.543

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 2.55 mean?
Pentair (MIL:1PNR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.55 as of Sep. 17, 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 Pentair and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, Pentair's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 5.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Pentair ranks #1248 out of 2099 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Pentair's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Pentair's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.55 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 5.15. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Pentair's value of 2.55 is 22.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pentair ranks #1248 out of 2099 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pentair has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pentair's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FLS and RRX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pentair ranks #1248 out of 2099 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Pentair in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Pentair's value of 2.55 is 22.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Pentair's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 5.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Pentair 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 2.08, based on 2,099 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. Pentair's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.55 is 22.6% 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 Pentair and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pentair's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.55, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pentair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentair (MIL:1PNR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.06, compared to a current price of €49.19 — trading 35.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.55, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 22.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.08. Pentair's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Pentair (MIL:1PNR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.55 as of Sep. 17, 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 Pentair (MIL:1PNR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentair stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €49.19 is trading 35.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €76.06. GuruFocus considers Pentair to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1PNR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.55 (17% above median its 10-year median of 2.18)
  • GF Value™: €76.06 vs. price of €49.19 (35.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1248 of 2099)

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


Pentair Business Description

Address 70 London Road, Regal House, Twickenham, London, GBR, TW13QS
Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries. Its business is organized into three segments: pool, water technologies, and flow. The company offers a wide range of water solutions, including energy-efficient swimming pool equipment, filtration solutions, and commercial and industrial pumps. Pentair generated approximately $4.2 billion in revenue in 2025.
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