Costamare (STU:LCM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.92 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 61% Above Median

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STU:LCM Costamare Inc STU:LCM
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Price €13.70
GF Value €7.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Costamare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Costamare STU:LCM +3.79% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates STU:LCM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 737 Transportation companies, Costamare ranks better than 67.44% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Costamare's current share price is €13.70. Costamare's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.86. Costamare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.92.

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

STU:LCM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.57   Max: 1.04
Current: 0.88

During the past years, Costamare's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.04. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.57.

STU:LCM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
67.44% of 737 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs STU:LCM: 0.88

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.

Costamare's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.421. 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 €14.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Costamare  (STU:LCM) 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.


Costamare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Costamare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Costamare'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.

Costamare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Costamare Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.76 0.50 0.51 0.58 0.93

Costamare 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 0.44 0.54 0.70 0.93 0.98

STU:LCM vs NMM, SFL, GSL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Costamare'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.


Costamare Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Costamare 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.

Costamare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.70/14.86
=0.92

* 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.

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

For example, Costamare'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)
=15.421/330.2130*330.2130
=15.421

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Costamare Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.534 241.018 15.802
201609 11.593 241.428 15.856
201612 11.264 241.432 15.406
201703 11.164 243.801 15.121
201706 10.090 244.955 13.602
201709 9.563 246.819 12.794
201712 9.516 246.524 12.746
201803 9.988 249.554 13.216
201806 10.477 251.989 13.729
201809 10.412 252.439 13.620
201812 10.607 251.233 13.942
201903 10.438 254.202 13.559
201906 10.442 256.143 13.462
201909 10.649 256.759 13.695
201912 10.657 256.974 13.694
202003 10.732 258.115 13.730
202006 9.762 257.797 12.504
202009 9.340 260.280 11.850
202012 9.076 260.474 11.506
202103 9.615 264.877 11.987
202106 9.950 271.696 12.093
202109 10.842 274.310 13.052
202112 12.319 278.802 14.591
202203 13.533 287.504 15.543
202206 14.497 296.311 16.156
202209 16.431 296.808 18.280
202212 16.649 296.797 18.523
202303 17.251 301.836 18.873
202306 17.709 305.109 19.166
202309 18.475 307.789 19.821
202312 18.456 306.746 19.868
202403 19.134 312.332 20.229
202406 19.019 314.175 19.990
202409 18.731 315.301 19.617
202412 20.011 315.605 20.937
202503 19.945 319.799 20.594
202506 14.043 322.561 14.376
202509 14.332 324.800 14.571
202512 14.775 324.054 15.056
202603 15.421 330.213 15.421

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 0.92 mean?
Costamare (STU:LCM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 as of Jul. 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 Costamare and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, Costamare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Costamare ranks #240 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Costamare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Costamare's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 1.04. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Costamare's value of 0.92 is 26.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Costamare ranks #240 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Costamare has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Costamare's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NMM and SFL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Costamare ranks #240 out of 737 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Costamare in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Costamare's value of 0.92 is 26.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Costamare's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 1.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Costamare 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 1.25, based on 737 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. Costamare's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 is 26.4% 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 Costamare and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Costamare's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Costamare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costamare (STU:LCM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.54, compared to a current price of €13.70 — trading 81.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 26.4% below the Transportation industry median of 1.25. Costamare's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Costamare (STU:LCM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 as of Jul. 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 Costamare (STU:LCM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costamare stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.70 is trading 81.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.54. GuruFocus considers Costamare to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LCM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.92 (61% above median its 10-year median of 0.57)
  • GF Value™: €7.54 vs. price of €13.70 (81.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.4% below the Transportation median (#240 of 737)

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


Costamare Business Description

Address 7 Rue du Gabian, Monaco, MCO, MC 98000
Costamare Inc is an international owner and operator of containerships and dry bulk vessels. The company charter its containerships to the liner companies, providing transportation of containerized cargoes. It charter its dry bulk vessels to a wide variety of customers, providing transportation for dry bulk cargoes. The company's fleet of vessels includes Cosco Guangzhou, Cosco Ningbo, Cosco Yantian, Vantage, Valor, Valiant, Maersk Kobe, and others. The company provides services to ocean carriers that demand a high standard of safety and reliability. It generates a majority of its revenue from the United States of America.
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