Gladstone Investment (STU:1G3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:1G3 Gladstone Investment Corp STU:1G3
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What is Gladstone Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Gladstone Investment STU:1G3 -0.34% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates STU:1G3 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 Asset Management companies, Gladstone Investment ranks worse than 65.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), Gladstone Investment's current share price is €13.952. Gladstone Investment's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €12.94. Gladstone Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.08.

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

STU:1G3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67   Med: 1.04   Max: 1.48
Current: 1.1

During the past years, Gladstone Investment's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.48. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 1.04.

STU:1G3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.21% of 983 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.85 vs STU:1G3: 1.10

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.

Gladstone Investment's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.099. 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 €12.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Gladstone Investment  (STU:1G3) 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.


Gladstone Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Gladstone Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gladstone 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.

Gladstone Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Gladstone Investment Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.34 1.04 1.06 0.96 0.97

Gladstone 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 1.02 0.98 0.98 0.97 1.04

STU:1G3 vs PDT, MUJ, ACP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Gladstone 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.


Gladstone Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Gladstone 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.952/12.94
=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.

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

For example, Gladstone 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)
=14.099/333.9520*333.9520
=14.099

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Gladstone Investment Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.598 241.428 11.893
201612 9.313 241.432 12.882
201703 9.300 243.801 12.739
201706 8.790 244.955 11.984
201709 8.475 246.819 11.467
201712 8.765 246.524 11.873
201803 8.797 249.554 11.772
201806 9.905 251.989 13.127
201809 10.538 252.439 13.941
201812 11.018 251.233 14.646
201903 10.977 254.202 14.421
201906 10.880 256.143 14.185
201909 11.255 256.759 14.639
201912 11.256 256.974 14.628
202003 10.105 258.115 13.074
202006 9.651 257.797 12.502
202009 9.218 260.280 11.827
202012 9.130 260.474 11.706
202103 9.673 264.877 12.196
202106 10.512 271.696 12.921
202109 11.281 274.310 13.734
202112 11.743 278.802 14.066
202203 12.191 287.504 14.161
202206 12.718 296.311 14.334
202209 13.447 296.808 15.130
202212 12.678 296.797 14.265
202303 12.227 301.836 13.528
202306 11.992 305.109 13.126
202309 13.149 307.789 14.267
202312 11.930 306.746 12.988
202403 12.355 312.332 13.210
202406 12.088 314.175 12.849
202409 11.257 315.301 11.923
202412 12.705 315.605 13.444
202503 12.532 319.799 13.087
202506 11.264 322.561 11.662
202509 11.531 324.800 11.856
202512 12.769 324.054 13.159
202603 14.515 330.213 14.679
202606 14.099 333.952 14.099

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?
Gladstone Investment (STU:1G3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 as of Aug. 24, 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 Gladstone Investment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Gladstone Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 1.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Gladstone Investment ranks #641 out of 983 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Gladstone Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Gladstone Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is near median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 1.48. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. Gladstone Investment's value of 1.08 is 27.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gladstone Investment ranks #641 out of 983 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gladstone Investment has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gladstone Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PDT and MUJ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gladstone Investment ranks #641 out of 983 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Gladstone Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. Gladstone Investment's value of 1.08 is 27.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Gladstone Investment's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 1.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Gladstone Investment 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.85, based on 983 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. Gladstone Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is 27.1% 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 Gladstone Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gladstone Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gladstone Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Investment (STU:1G3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.94, compared to a current price of €13.95 — trading 39.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 27.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. Gladstone Investment's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Gladstone Investment (STU:1G3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 24, 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 Gladstone Investment (STU:1G3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Investment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €13.95 is trading 39.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.94. GuruFocus considers Gladstone Investment to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:1G3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (near median its 10-year median of 1.04)
  • GF Value™: €22.94 vs. price of €13.95 (39.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.1% above the Asset Management median (#641 of 983)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1G3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gladstone Investment Business Description

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Address 1521 Westbranch Drive, Suite 100, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
Gladstone Investment Corp operates as an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its objective is to invest in debt and equity securities of established private businesses operating in the U.S., to achieve and grow current income by investing in debt securities of established businesses, and to provide stockholders with long-term capital appreciation in the value of its assets by investing in equity securities of established businesses. It focuses on investing in lower-middle-market private businesses.
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