Vertiv Holdings Co (MIL:1VRT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 56.22 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 27% Above Median

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MIL:1VRT Vertiv Holdings Co MIL:1VRT
57 GF Score
Price €258.05
GF Value €138.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Vertiv Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Vertiv Holdings Co MIL:1VRT +2.34% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 56.22 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 44.42. GuruFocus rates MIL:1VRT with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €138.42 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,286 Industrial Products companies, Vertiv Holdings Co ranks worse than 99.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Vertiv Holdings Co's current share price is €258.05. Vertiv Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €4.59. Vertiv Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 56.22.

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

MIL:1VRT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.98   Med: 44.42   Max: 55.21
Current: 55.21

During the past 10 years, Vertiv Holdings Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 55.21. The lowest was 30.98. And the median was 44.42.

MIL:1VRT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
99.56% of 2286 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.115 vs MIL:1VRT: 55.21

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.

Vertiv Holdings Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €8.798. 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 €4.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Vertiv Holdings Co  (MIL:1VRT) 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.


Vertiv Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Vertiv Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vertiv Holdings Co'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.

Vertiv Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Vertiv Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Vertiv Holdings Co Quarterly Data
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MIL:1VRT vs BE, HUBB, NVT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Vertiv Holdings Co'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.


Vertiv Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


MIL:1VRT
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Vertiv Holdings Co 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.

Vertiv Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=258.05/4.59
=56.22

* 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.

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

For example, Vertiv Holdings Co'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)
=8.798/324.0540*324.0540
=8.798

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Vertiv Holdings Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 0.001 241.432 0.001
201712 0.001 246.524 0.001
201812 6.848 251.233 8.833
201912 7.078 256.974 8.926
202012 1.231 260.474 1.531
202112 3.339 278.802 3.881
202212 3.607 296.797 3.938
202312 4.839 306.746 5.112
202412 6.106 315.605 6.269
202512 8.798 324.054 8.798

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 56.22 mean?
Vertiv Holdings Co (MIL:1VRT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 56.22 as of Jul. 21, 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 Vertiv Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 44.42. Over the past decade, Vertiv Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 30.98 to 55.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertiv Holdings Co ranks #2276 out of 2286 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is Vertiv Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Vertiv Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 56.22 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 44.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.98 to a high of 55.21. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Vertiv Holdings Co's value of 56.22 is 2558.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vertiv Holdings Co ranks #2276 out of 2286 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vertiv Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertiv Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BE and HUBB?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Vertiv Holdings Co ranks #2276 out of 2286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Vertiv Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. Vertiv Holdings Co's value of 56.22 is 2558.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Vertiv Holdings Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 30.98 to 55.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.42 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Vertiv Holdings Co 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 2.12, based on 2,286 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. Vertiv Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 56.22 is 2558.2% 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 Vertiv Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertiv Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 56.22, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 44.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertiv Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertiv Holdings Co (MIL:1VRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €138.42, compared to a current price of €258.05 — trading 86.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 56.22, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 44.42 and 2558.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.12. Vertiv Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100. 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 Vertiv Holdings Co (MIL:1VRT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 56.22 as of Jul. 21, 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 Vertiv Holdings Co (MIL:1VRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertiv Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €258.05 is trading 86.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €138.42. GuruFocus considers Vertiv Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1VRT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 56.22 (27% above median its 10-year median of 44.42)
  • GF Value™: €138.42 vs. price of €258.05 (86.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100
  • Industry Position: 2558.2% above the Industrial Products median (#2276 of 2286)

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


Vertiv Holdings Co Business Description

Address 505 North Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, OH, USA, 43082
Vertiv has roots tracing back to 1946 when its founder, Ralph Liebert, developed an air-cooling system for mainframe data rooms. As computers started making their way into commercial applications in 1965, Liebert developed one of the first computer room air conditioning, or CRAC, units, enabling the precise control of temperature and humidity. The firm has slowly expanded its data center portfolio through internal product development and the acquisition of thermal and power management products like condensers, busways, and switches. Vertiv has global operations today; its products can be found in data centers in most regions throughout the world.
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