Societe Generale (NEOE:SOCG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 181% Above Median

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NEOE:SOCG Societe Generale SA NEOE:SOCG
41 GF Score
Price C$13.72
GF Value C$7.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Societe Generale Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Societe Generale NEOE:SOCG -3.72% 41 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 181% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates NEOE:SOCG with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of C$7.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Banks companies, Societe Generale ranks better than 76.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-30), Societe Generale's current share price is C$13.72. Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$15.26. Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.90.

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

NEOE:SOCG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.32   Max: 0.93
Current: 0.8

During the past years, Societe Generale's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.93. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.32.

NEOE:SOCG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.08% of 1275 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs NEOE:SOCG: 0.80

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.

Societe Generale's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$158.673. 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 C$15.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Societe Generale  (NEOE:SOCG) 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.


Societe Generale Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Societe Generale Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Societe Generale'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.

Societe Generale Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Societe Generale 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 0.39 0.29 0.28 0.31 0.78

Societe Generale 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 0.55 0.64 0.78 0.69 0.86

Societe Generale Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Societe Generale'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.


Societe Generale Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Societe Generale 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.

Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.72/15.26
=0.90

* 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.

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

For example, Societe Generale'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)
=158.673/123.5100*123.5100
=158.673

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 123.5100.

Societe Generale Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 112.496 100.340 138.473
201612 109.455 100.650 134.315
201703 111.821 101.170 136.513
201706 112.271 101.320 136.859
201709 110.312 101.330 134.458
201712 112.757 101.850 136.737
201803 118.046 102.750 141.896
201806 114.510 103.370 136.820
201809 115.876 103.560 138.199
201812 118.246 103.470 141.148
201903 118.416 103.890 140.779
201906 112.484 104.580 132.845
201909 110.629 104.500 130.754
201912 110.678 104.980 130.214
202003 114.940 104.590 135.732
202006 109.608 104.790 129.189
202009 111.797 104.550 132.071
202012 113.306 104.960 133.331
202103 110.934 105.750 129.565
202106 109.334 106.340 126.987
202109 111.581 106.810 129.027
202112 112.472 107.850 128.803
202203 110.834 110.490 123.895
202206 106.116 112.550 116.449
202209 111.649 112.740 122.315
202212 120.500 114.160 130.369
202303 126.195 116.790 133.456
202306 122.383 117.650 128.479
202309 123.713 118.260 129.205
202312 121.224 118.390 126.467
202403 124.435 119.470 128.643
202406 125.202 120.200 128.650
202409 127.309 119.560 131.515
202412 131.589 119.950 135.494
202503 139.484 120.380 143.111
202506 138.691 121.360 141.148
202509 147.257 120.950 150.374
202512 150.097 120.900 153.337
202603 154.253 122.420 155.626
202606 158.673 123.510 158.673

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 0.90 mean?
Societe Generale (NEOE:SOCG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 as of Aug. 30, 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 Societe Generale and its competitors. This is 181% above median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Societe Generale ranks #305 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Societe Generale's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is 181% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.93. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Societe Generale's value of 0.90 is 29.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societe Generale ranks #305 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Societe Generale has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societe Generale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Societe Generale ranks #305 out of 1275 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Societe Generale in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Societe Generale's value of 0.90 is 29.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Societe Generale's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Societe Generale 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.28, based on 1,275 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. Societe Generale's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is 29.7% 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 Societe Generale and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societe Generale's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 181% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societe Generale stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Generale (NEOE:SOCG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$7.07, compared to a current price of C$13.72 — trading 94.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 181% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 29.7% below the Banks industry median of 1.28. Societe Generale's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Societe Generale (NEOE:SOCG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Aug. 30, 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 Societe Generale (NEOE:SOCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Generale stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$13.72 is trading 94.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$7.07. GuruFocus considers Societe Generale to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NEOE:SOCG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (181% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
  • GF Value™: C$7.07 vs. price of C$13.72 (94.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.7% below the Banks median (#305 of 1275)

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


Societe Generale Business Description

Address 29, Boulevard Haussmann, Paris, FRA, 75009
Société Générale is a diversified European bank whose largest division is its corporate and investment bank, anchored by a well-regarded equity franchise. Its French retail operations include both the traditional branch network and fast-growing digital bank Boursorama. Internationally, Société Générale ranks among the largest banks in the Czech Republic and Romania. It also holds dominant positions in several African markets, though with a smaller earnings contribution. The group is a leading player in vehicle and equipment leasing through ALD Automotive.
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