SCM (Stellus Capital Investment) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.53 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 35% Below Median

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SCM Stellus Capital Investment Corp SCM
46 GF Score
Price $8.67
GF Value $12.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Stellus Capital Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Stellus Capital Investment SCM +0.12% 46 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.53 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates SCM with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 974 Asset Management companies, Stellus Capital Investment ranks better than 76.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), Stellus Capital Investment's current share price is $8.67. Stellus Capital Investment's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $16.50. Stellus Capital Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.53.

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

SCM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 0.82   Max: 0.97
Current: 0.52

During the past years, Stellus Capital Investment's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.97. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.82.

SCM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.28% of 974 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.855 vs SCM: 0.52

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.

Stellus Capital Investment's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $12.798. 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 $16.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Stellus Capital Investment  (NYSE:SCM) 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.


Stellus Capital Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Stellus Capital Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stellus Capital Investment'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.

Stellus Capital Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Stellus Capital Investment 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 0.80 0.78 0.84 0.78

Stellus Capital Investment 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 0.85 0.79 0.78 0.56 0.51

SCM vs IDE, ETX, FT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Stellus Capital Investment'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.


Stellus Capital Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Stellus Capital Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Stellus Capital Investment 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.

Stellus Capital Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.67/16.50
=0.53

* 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.

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

For example, Stellus Capital Investment'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)
=12.798/333.9520*333.9520
=12.798

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Stellus Capital Investment Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 13.574 241.428 18.776
201612 13.692 241.432 18.939
201703 13.835 243.801 18.951
201706 13.838 244.955 18.866
201709 13.847 246.819 18.735
201712 13.812 246.524 18.710
201803 13.931 249.554 18.642
201806 14.068 251.989 18.644
201809 14.285 252.439 18.898
201812 14.093 251.233 18.733
201903 14.318 254.202 18.810
201906 14.288 256.143 18.628
201909 14.396 256.759 18.724
201912 14.142 256.974 18.378
202003 11.550 258.115 14.944
202006 13.341 257.797 17.282
202009 13.166 260.280 16.893
202012 14.029 260.474 17.986
202103 14.032 264.877 17.691
202106 14.070 271.696 17.294
202109 14.146 274.310 17.222
202112 14.608 278.802 17.498
202203 14.593 287.504 16.951
202206 14.318 296.311 16.137
202209 14.181 296.808 15.956
202212 14.022 296.797 15.777
202303 13.871 301.836 15.347
202306 13.668 305.109 14.960
202309 13.186 307.789 14.307
202312 13.261 306.746 14.437
202403 13.406 312.332 14.334
202406 13.363 314.175 14.204
202409 13.547 315.301 14.348
202412 13.461 315.605 14.244
202503 13.248 319.799 13.834
202506 13.210 322.561 13.677
202509 13.049 324.800 13.417
202512 12.823 324.054 13.215
202603 12.540 330.213 12.682
202606 12.798 333.952 12.798

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 0.53 mean?
Stellus Capital Investment (SCM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.53 as of Aug. 26, 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 Stellus Capital Investment and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Stellus Capital Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Stellus Capital Investment ranks #231 out of 974 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Stellus Capital Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Stellus Capital Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.53 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 0.97. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. Stellus Capital Investment's value of 0.53 is 38% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stellus Capital Investment ranks #231 out of 974 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stellus Capital Investment has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stellus Capital Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IDE and ETX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Stellus Capital Investment ranks #231 out of 974 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Stellus Capital Investment in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. Stellus Capital Investment's value of 0.53 is 38% below this benchmark. Historically, Stellus Capital Investment's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 0.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.86, Stellus Capital Investment 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.86, based on 974 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. Stellus Capital Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.53 is 38% 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 Stellus Capital Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stellus Capital Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.53, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stellus Capital Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stellus Capital Investment (SCM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.06, compared to a current price of $8.67 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.53, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 38% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.86. Stellus Capital Investment's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 Stellus Capital Investment (SCM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.53 as of Aug. 26, 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 Stellus Capital Investment (SCM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stellus Capital Investment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.67 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.06. GuruFocus considers Stellus Capital Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SCM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.53 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
  • GF Value™: $12.06 vs. price of $8.67 (28.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38% below the Asset Management median (#231 of 974)

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


Stellus Capital Investment Business Description

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Address 4400 Post Oak Parkway, Suite 2200, Houston, TX, USA, 77027
Stellus Capital Investment Corp is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation. It invests in private middle-market companies through first lien, second lien, and unsecured debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. The company invests in various sectors, such as business services, energy, general industrial, government services, healthcare, software, and specialty finance. The business activity of the firm functions throughout the United States, and it generates revenue in the form of interest income on debt investments, capital gains, and distributions.
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