Gladstone Commercial (STU:GLE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.70 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:GLE Gladstone Commercial Corp STU:GLE
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Price €11.50
GF Value €11.05
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What is Gladstone Commercial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Gladstone Commercial STU:GLE -0.44% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates STU:GLE with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 557 REITs companies, Gladstone Commercial ranks worse than 83.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Gladstone Commercial's current share price is €11.50. Gladstone Commercial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.76. Gladstone Commercial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.70.

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

STU:GLE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 1.6   Max: 2.44
Current: 1.67

During the past years, Gladstone Commercial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.44. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.60.

STU:GLE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.84% of 557 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.83 vs STU:GLE: 1.67

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 Commercial's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.921. 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 €6.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Gladstone Commercial  (STU:GLE) 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 Commercial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Gladstone Commercial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gladstone Commercial'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 Commercial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Gladstone Commercial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Gladstone Commercial 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 1.74 1.70 1.50 1.35 1.46

STU:GLE vs AHRT, OLP, CTO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Gladstone Commercial'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 Commercial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Gladstone Commercial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.50/6.76
=1.70

* 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 Commercial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Gladstone Commercial'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)
=2.921/330.2130*330.2130
=2.921

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Gladstone Commercial Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 8.773 241.018 12.020
201609 8.529 241.428 11.666
201612 9.139 241.432 12.500
201703 8.773 243.801 11.882
201706 8.252 244.955 11.124
201709 8.089 246.819 10.822
201712 7.943 246.524 10.639
201803 7.391 249.554 9.780
201806 7.524 251.989 9.860
201809 7.322 252.439 9.578
201812 7.504 251.233 9.863
201903 7.492 254.202 9.732
201906 7.435 256.143 9.585
201909 7.381 256.759 9.493
201912 5.747 256.974 7.385
202003 5.877 258.115 7.519
202006 5.380 257.797 6.891
202009 4.919 260.280 6.241
202012 4.960 260.474 6.288
202103 4.910 264.877 6.121
202106 4.608 271.696 5.600
202109 4.616 274.310 5.557
202112 4.754 278.802 5.631
202203 5.023 287.504 5.769
202206 5.139 296.311 5.727
202209 5.494 296.808 6.112
202212 4.843 296.797 5.388
202303 4.413 301.836 4.828
202306 4.213 305.109 4.560
202309 4.111 307.789 4.411
202312 3.514 306.746 3.783
202403 3.388 312.332 3.582
202406 3.299 314.175 3.467
202409 3.480 315.301 3.645
202412 3.716 315.605 3.888
202503 3.704 319.799 3.825
202506 3.303 322.561 3.381
202509 3.253 324.800 3.307
202512 3.030 324.054 3.088
202603 2.921 330.213 2.921

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 1.70 mean?
Gladstone Commercial (STU:GLE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.70 as of Jul. 21, 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 Commercial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.60. Over the past decade, Gladstone Commercial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 2.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Gladstone Commercial ranks #467 out of 557 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Gladstone Commercial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Gladstone Commercial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.70 is near median its 10-year median of 1.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 2.44. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83. Gladstone Commercial's value of 1.70 is 104.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gladstone Commercial ranks #467 out of 557 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gladstone Commercial has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gladstone Commercial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AHRT and OLP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Gladstone Commercial ranks #467 out of 557 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Gladstone Commercial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83. Gladstone Commercial's value of 1.70 is 104.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Gladstone Commercial's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 2.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Gladstone Commercial 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 REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.83, based on 557 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 Commercial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.70 is 104.8% 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 Commercial and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gladstone Commercial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gladstone Commercial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Commercial (STU:GLE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.05, compared to a current price of €11.50 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 104.8% above the REITs industry median of 0.83. Gladstone Commercial's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Commercial (STU:GLE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 as of Jul. 21, 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 Commercial (STU:GLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Commercial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.50 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.05. GuruFocus considers Gladstone Commercial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:GLE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.70 (near median its 10-year median of 1.60)
  • GF Value™: €11.05 vs. price of €11.50 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 104.8% above the REITs median (#467 of 557)

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


Gladstone Commercial Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 1521 Westbranch Drive, Suite 100, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
Gladstone Commercial Corp is a real estate investment trust, which engages in investing and owning net leased industrial, commercial, and retail real property and making long-term industrial and commercial mortgage loans. Its portfolio consists of single-tenant commercial, industrial real properties, and medical properties nationwide. Its principal investment objectives are to generate income from rental properties.
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