SOIEF (Stolt-Nielsen) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 40% Above Median

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SOIEF Stolt-Nielsen Ltd SOIEF
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Price $32.00
GF Value $33.61
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What is Stolt-Nielsen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Stolt-Nielsen SOIEF 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates SOIEF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 741 Transportation companies, Stolt-Nielsen ranks better than 52.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Stolt-Nielsen's current share price is $32.00. Stolt-Nielsen's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $29.62. Stolt-Nielsen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.08.

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

SOIEF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 0.77   Max: 2.24
Current: 1.21

During the past years, Stolt-Nielsen's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.24. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.77.

SOIEF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
52.23% of 741 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs SOIEF: 1.21

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.

Stolt-Nielsen's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $37.813. 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 $29.62 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Stolt-Nielsen  (OTCPK:SOIEF) 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.


Stolt-Nielsen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Stolt-Nielsen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stolt-Nielsen'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.

Stolt-Nielsen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Stolt-Nielsen Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Stolt-Nielsen Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 1.02 1.29 1.32 1.28 1.08

Stolt-Nielsen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Stolt-Nielsen'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.


Stolt-Nielsen Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Stolt-Nielsen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Stolt-Nielsen 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.

Stolt-Nielsen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=32.00/29.62
=1.08

* 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.

Stolt-Nielsen's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Stolt-Nielsen's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=37.813/335.1230*335.1230
=37.813

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Stolt-Nielsen Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 18.088 240.849 25.168
201611 17.823 241.353 24.748
201702 18.278 243.603 25.145
201705 18.260 244.733 25.004
201708 18.765 245.519 25.613
201711 19.062 246.669 25.898
201802 20.185 248.991 27.167
201805 19.859 251.588 26.453
201808 19.333 252.146 25.695
201811 19.367 252.038 25.751
201902 19.265 252.776 25.541
201905 18.478 256.092 24.180
201908 18.003 256.558 23.516
201911 18.184 257.208 23.692
202002 17.929 258.678 23.227
202005 16.366 256.394 21.391
202008 17.655 259.918 22.763
202011 21.204 260.229 27.307
202102 21.694 263.014 27.642
202105 22.103 269.195 27.516
202108 22.111 273.567 27.086
202111 22.015 277.948 26.544
202202 23.227 283.716 27.436
202205 23.968 292.296 27.480
202208 24.554 296.171 27.783
202211 25.733 297.711 28.967
202302 27.287 300.840 30.397
202305 26.083 304.127 28.741
202308 27.664 307.026 30.196
202311 28.489 307.051 31.094
202402 30.102 310.326 32.507
202405 31.164 314.069 33.253
202408 32.486 314.796 34.584
202411 32.170 315.493 34.172
202502 33.835 319.082 35.536
202505 35.362 321.465 36.864
202508 36.721 323.976 37.984
202511 36.354 324.122 37.588
202602 37.869 326.785 38.835
202605 37.813 335.123 37.813

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 1.08 mean?
Stolt-Nielsen (SOIEF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 as of Jul. 28, 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 Stolt-Nielsen and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Stolt-Nielsen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Stolt-Nielsen ranks #354 out of 741 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Stolt-Nielsen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Stolt-Nielsen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 2.24. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Stolt-Nielsen's value of 1.08 is 15% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stolt-Nielsen ranks #354 out of 741 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stolt-Nielsen has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stolt-Nielsen's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Stolt-Nielsen ranks #354 out of 741 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Stolt-Nielsen in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Stolt-Nielsen's value of 1.08 is 15% below this benchmark. Historically, Stolt-Nielsen's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Stolt-Nielsen 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 741 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. Stolt-Nielsen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is 15% 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 Stolt-Nielsen and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stolt-Nielsen's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stolt-Nielsen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stolt-Nielsen (SOIEF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.61, compared to a current price of $32.00 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 15% below the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Stolt-Nielsen's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Stolt-Nielsen (SOIEF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Jul. 28, 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 Stolt-Nielsen (SOIEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stolt-Nielsen stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $32.00 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.61. GuruFocus considers Stolt-Nielsen to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SOIEF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (40% above median its 10-year median of 0.77)
  • GF Value™: $33.61 vs. price of $32.00 (4.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15% below the Transportation median (#354 of 741)

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


Stolt-Nielsen Business Description

Address 2 Church Street, Clarendon House, Hamilton, BMU, HM 11
Stolt-Nielsen Ltd is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Bermuda. The company organizes itself into five business segments: Tankers, Terminals, Tank Containers, Stolt Sea Farm, and Stolt-Nielsen Gas. The Group generates the majority of its operating revenue through its tanker segment from the transportation of liquids by sea and inland waterways under contracts of affreightment or through contracts on the spot market. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from Belgium, China, and other regions.
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