SPGI (S&P Global) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.28 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 73% Below Median


SPGI S&P Global Inc SPGI
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Price $430.50
GF Value $534.02
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is S&P Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

S&P Global SPGI -0.57% 93 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.28 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 30.72. GuruFocus rates SPGI with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $534.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 638 Capital Markets companies, S&P Global ranks worse than 91.69% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-11), S&P Global's current share price is $430.50. S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $51.97. S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.28.

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

SPGI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.34   Med: 30.72   Max: 127.05
Current: 8.33

During the past years, S&P Global's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 127.05. The lowest was 7.34. And the median was 30.72.

SPGI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.69% of 638 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.335 vs SPGI: 8.33

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.

S&P Global's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $105.314. 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 $51.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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S&P Global  (NYSE:SPGI) 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.


S&P Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


S&P Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for S&P Global'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.

S&P Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

S&P Global Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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S&P Global Quarterly Data
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SPGI vs CME, MCO, ICE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, S&P Global'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.


S&P Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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S&P Global 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.

S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=430.50/51.97
=8.28

* 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.

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

For example, S&P Global'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)
=105.314/330.2130*330.2130
=105.314

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

S&P Global Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.425 241.018 1.952
201609 1.783 241.428 2.439
201612 2.516 241.432 3.441
201703 3.061 243.801 4.146
201706 3.965 244.955 5.345
201709 3.290 246.819 4.402
201712 2.791 246.524 3.738
201803 0.028 249.554 0.037
201806 2.319 251.989 3.039
201809 3.607 252.439 4.718
201812 2.522 251.233 3.315
201903 1.329 254.202 1.726
201906 2.079 256.143 2.680
201909 1.416 256.759 1.821
201912 1.963 256.974 2.522
202003 -1.038 258.115 -1.328
202006 0.872 257.797 1.117
202009 1.837 260.280 2.331
202012 2.112 260.474 2.677
202103 4.284 264.877 5.341
202106 5.249 271.696 6.380
202109 7.656 274.310 9.216
202112 8.432 278.802 9.987
202203 116.805 287.504 134.156
202206 117.290 296.311 130.710
202209 114.079 296.808 126.918
202212 110.602 296.797 123.055
202303 113.077 301.836 123.708
202306 110.561 305.109 119.658
202309 110.065 307.789 118.084
202312 108.640 306.746 116.951
202403 109.044 312.332 115.287
202406 110.804 314.175 116.460
202409 107.980 315.301 113.087
202412 107.729 315.605 112.715
202503 108.813 319.799 112.356
202506 109.368 322.561 111.962
202509 109.206 324.800 111.026
202512 104.173 324.054 106.153
202603 105.314 330.213 105.314

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 8.28 mean?
S&P Global (SPGI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.28 as of Jul. 11, 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 S&P Global and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 30.72. Over the past decade, S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.34 to 127.05. According to the industry distribution chart, S&P Global ranks #585 out of 638 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
S&P Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.28 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 30.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.34 to a high of 127.05. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34. S&P Global's value of 8.28 is 520.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S&P Global ranks #585 out of 638 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, S&P Global has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CME and MCO?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, S&P Global ranks #585 out of 638 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places S&P Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34. S&P Global's value of 8.28 is 520.2% above this benchmark. Historically, S&P Global's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.34 to 127.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.72 vs. the industry median of 1.34, S&P Global 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.34, based on 638 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. S&P Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.28 is 520.2% 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 S&P Global and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S&P Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.28, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 30.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S&P Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S&P Global (SPGI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $534.02, compared to a current price of $430.50 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.28, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 30.72 and 520.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.34. S&P Global's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 S&P Global (SPGI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.28 as of Jul. 11, 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 S&P Global (SPGI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S&P Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $430.50 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $534.02. GuruFocus considers S&P Global to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SPGI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.28 (73% below median its 10-year median of 30.72)
  • GF Value™: $534.02 vs. price of $430.50 (19.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 520.2% above the Capital Markets median (#585 of 638)

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


S&P Global Business Description

Address 55 Water Street, New York, NY, USA, 10041
S&P Global provides data and benchmarks to capital and commodity market participants. Its ratings business is the largest credit rating agency in the world and S&P's largest segment by profitability. S&P's largest segment by revenue is market intelligence, which provides desktop, data and advisory solutions, enterprise solutions, and credit/risk solutions mostly in the financial-services industry. S&P's other segments include energy (formerly commodity insights, this segment includes Platts and other data), mobility (Carfax), and indexes. S&P plans to spin off mobility in 2026.
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