SPH (Suburban Propane Partners LP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.75 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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SPH Suburban Propane Partners LP SPH
57 GF Score
Price $18.66
GF Value $18.09
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Suburban Propane Partners LP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Suburban Propane Partners LP SPH +0.27% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates SPH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 439 Utilities - Regulated companies, Suburban Propane Partners LP ranks worse than 58.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Suburban Propane Partners LP's current share price is $18.66. Suburban Propane Partners LP's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.68. Suburban Propane Partners LP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.75.

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

SPH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81   Med: 1.56   Max: 2.59
Current: 1.75

During the past years, Suburban Propane Partners LP's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.59. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 1.56.

SPH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
58.77% of 439 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs SPH: 1.75

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.

Suburban Propane Partners LP's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.214. 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 $10.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Suburban Propane Partners LP  (NYSE:SPH) 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.


Suburban Propane Partners LP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Suburban Propane Partners LP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Suburban Propane Partners LP'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.

Suburban Propane Partners LP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Suburban Propane Partners LP 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 1.09 1.04 1.21 1.50 1.70

Suburban Propane Partners LP 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 1.84 1.66 1.70 1.73 1.84

SPH vs NWN, RGCO, OPAL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Suburban Propane Partners LP'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.


Suburban Propane Partners LP Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Suburban Propane Partners LP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Suburban Propane Partners LP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Suburban Propane Partners LP 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.

Suburban Propane Partners LP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=18.66/10.68
=1.75

* 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.

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

For example, Suburban Propane Partners LP'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)
=11.214/330.2130*330.2130
=11.214

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Suburban Propane Partners LP Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 13.526 241.018 18.532
201609 11.651 241.428 15.936
201612 11.338 241.432 15.507
201703 11.876 243.801 16.085
201706 10.536 244.955 14.203
201709 9.050 246.819 12.108
201712 9.058 246.524 12.133
201803 10.248 249.554 13.560
201806 9.418 251.989 12.342
201809 8.042 252.439 10.520
201812 7.896 251.233 10.378
201903 9.326 254.202 12.115
201906 8.317 256.143 10.722
201909 6.865 256.759 8.829
201912 6.902 256.974 8.869
202003 7.593 258.115 9.714
202006 6.795 257.797 8.704
202009 5.831 260.280 7.398
202012 6.128 260.474 7.769
202103 7.922 264.877 9.876
202106 7.259 271.696 8.822
202109 6.803 274.310 8.189
202112 6.787 278.802 8.039
202203 9.293 287.504 10.673
202206 8.985 296.311 10.013
202209 7.899 296.808 8.788
202212 8.228 296.797 9.154
202303 9.580 301.836 10.481
202306 9.204 305.109 9.961
202309 8.601 307.789 9.228
202312 8.590 306.746 9.247
202403 10.038 312.332 10.613
202406 9.481 314.175 9.965
202409 8.538 315.301 8.942
202412 8.453 315.605 8.844
202503 10.345 319.799 10.682
202506 9.876 322.561 10.110
202509 9.091 324.800 9.243
202512 9.441 324.054 9.620
202603 11.214 330.213 11.214

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 1.75 mean?
Suburban Propane Partners LP (SPH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 as of Aug. 01, 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 Suburban Propane Partners LP and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Suburban Propane Partners LP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 2.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Suburban Propane Partners LP ranks #258 out of 439 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Suburban Propane Partners LP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Suburban Propane Partners LP's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 2.59. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Suburban Propane Partners LP's value of 1.75 is 14.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suburban Propane Partners LP ranks #258 out of 439 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Suburban Propane Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suburban Propane Partners LP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NWN and RGCO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Suburban Propane Partners LP ranks #258 out of 439 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Suburban Propane Partners LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Suburban Propane Partners LP's value of 1.75 is 14.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Suburban Propane Partners LP's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 2.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Suburban Propane Partners LP 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.53, based on 439 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. Suburban Propane Partners LP's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 is 14.4% 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 Suburban Propane Partners LP and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suburban Propane Partners LP's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suburban Propane Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suburban Propane Partners LP (SPH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.09, compared to a current price of $18.66 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 14.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.53. Suburban Propane Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Suburban Propane Partners LP (SPH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Aug. 01, 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 Suburban Propane Partners LP (SPH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suburban Propane Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.66 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.09. GuruFocus considers Suburban Propane Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SPH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.75 (12% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
  • GF Value™: $18.09 vs. price of $18.66 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#258 of 439)

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


Suburban Propane Partners LP Business Description

Address 240 Route 10 West, Whippany, NJ, USA, 07981
Suburban Propane Partners LP distributes propane, renewable propane, renewable natural gas (RNG), fuel oil, refined fuels, and markets natural gas and electricity in deregulated markets. It produces and invests in low-carbon fuel alternatives. The company installs and services home comfort heating and ventilation equipment and distributes fuel oil, kerosene, diesel, and gasoline to about 25,000 residential and commercial customers mainly in the U.S. northeast. It operates three segments: Propane, Fuel Oil and Refined Fuels, and Natural Gas and Electricity, with the Propane segment generating the majority of revenue. Propane, a by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining, is a clean-burning energy source known for transportability and ease of use.
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