SANM (Sanmina) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.95 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 143% Above Median

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SANM Sanmina Corp SANM
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Price $175.34
GF Value $130.30
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Sanmina Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sanmina SANM +7.06% 93 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.95 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 143% above its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates SANM with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $130.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,975 Hardware companies, Sanmina ranks worse than 77.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Sanmina's current share price is $175.34. Sanmina's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.40. Sanmina's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.95.

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

SANM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22   Med: 2.04   Max: 7.34
Current: 4.63

During the past years, Sanmina's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.34. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 2.04.

SANM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.67% of 1975 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.01 vs SANM: 4.63

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.

Sanmina's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $45.185. 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 $35.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sanmina  (NAS:SANM) 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.


Sanmina Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sanmina Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanmina'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.

Sanmina Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sanmina Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.80 1.85 1.93 2.21 3.39

Sanmina Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.35 2.94 3.39 4.37 3.66

SANM vs LFUS, VICR, TTMI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Sanmina'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.


Sanmina Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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Sanmina 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=175.34/35.40
=4.95

* 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.

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

For example, Sanmina's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=45.185/330.2130*330.2130
=45.185

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Sanmina Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.710 241.018 28.374
201609 22.043 241.428 30.149
201612 22.389 241.432 30.622
201703 22.727 243.801 30.782
201706 23.079 244.955 31.112
201709 22.992 246.819 30.760
201712 21.080 246.524 28.236
201803 21.326 249.554 28.219
201806 21.729 251.989 28.474
201809 21.731 252.439 28.426
201812 22.421 251.233 29.469
201903 22.912 254.202 29.763
201906 23.391 256.143 30.155
201909 23.560 256.759 30.300
201912 23.836 256.974 30.629
202003 23.720 258.115 30.346
202006 24.409 257.797 31.266
202009 25.076 260.280 31.814
202012 25.860 260.474 32.784
202103 26.657 264.877 33.232
202106 28.257 271.696 34.343
202109 28.809 274.310 34.680
202112 29.710 278.802 35.189
202203 30.238 287.504 34.730
202206 31.215 296.311 34.786
202209 31.703 296.808 35.271
202212 37.739 296.797 41.988
202303 38.137 301.836 41.722
202306 39.597 305.109 42.855
202309 38.164 307.789 40.944
202312 38.599 306.746 41.552
202403 39.159 312.332 41.401
202406 39.939 314.175 41.978
202409 40.738 315.301 42.665
202412 41.778 315.605 43.712
202503 41.505 319.799 42.857
202506 43.045 322.561 44.066
202509 44.077 324.800 44.812
202512 45.552 324.054 46.418
202603 45.185 330.213 45.185

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 4.95 mean?
Sanmina (SANM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.95 as of Jul. 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 Sanmina and its competitors. This is 143% above median its historical median of 2.04. Over the past decade, Sanmina's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 7.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanmina ranks #1534 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is Sanmina's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sanmina's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.95 is 143% above median its 10-year median of 2.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 7.34. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Sanmina's value of 4.95 is 146.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanmina ranks #1534 out of 1975 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sanmina has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanmina's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LFUS and VICR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sanmina ranks #1534 out of 1975 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sanmina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01. Sanmina's value of 4.95 is 146.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanmina's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 7.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Sanmina 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 2.01, based on 1,975 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. Sanmina's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.95 is 146.3% 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 Sanmina and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanmina's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.95, which is 143% above median its own 10-year median of 2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanmina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanmina (SANM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $130.30, compared to a current price of $175.34 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.95, which is 143% above median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 146.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.01. Sanmina's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Sanmina (SANM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.95 as of Jul. 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 Sanmina (SANM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanmina stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $175.34 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $130.30. GuruFocus considers Sanmina to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SANM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.95 (143% above median its 10-year median of 2.04)
  • GF Value™: $130.30 vs. price of $175.34 (34.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 146.3% above the Hardware median (#1534 of 1975)

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


Sanmina Business Description

Other Exchanges SAYN:Germany
Address 2700 North First Street, San Jose, CA, USA, 95134
Sanmina Corp is a provider of integrated manufacturing solutions, components, and after-market services to original equipment manufacturers in the communications networks, storage, industrial, defense, and aerospace end markets. The operations are managed as two businesses: Integrated Manufacturing Solutions, which consists of printed circuit board assembly and represents a majority of the firm's revenue; and Components, Products, and Services, which includes interconnect systems and mechanical systems. The firm generates revenue mainly in the United States, China, and Mexico, but has a presence around the world.
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