Royal Gold (STU:RG3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.93 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 70% Above Median

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STU:RG3 Royal Gold Inc STU:RG3
97 GF Score
Price €214.50
GF Value €253.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Royal Gold Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Royal Gold STU:RG3 -1.61% 97 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.93 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 2.90. GuruFocus rates STU:RG3 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of €253.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,501 Metals & Mining companies, Royal Gold ranks worse than 78.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Royal Gold's current share price is €214.50. Royal Gold's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €43.50. Royal Gold's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.93.

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

STU:RG3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.03   Med: 2.9   Max: 6.48
Current: 5.07

During the past years, Royal Gold's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.48. The lowest was 2.03. And the median was 2.90.

STU:RG3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.95% of 1501 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs STU:RG3: 5.07

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.

Royal Gold's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €78.855. 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 €43.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Royal Gold  (STU:RG3) 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.


Royal Gold Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Royal Gold Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Royal Gold'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.

Royal Gold Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Royal Gold Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Royal Gold Quarterly Data
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STU:RG3 vs CDE, AUGO, HYMC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Royal Gold'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.


Royal Gold Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Royal Gold's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Royal Gold 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.

Royal Gold's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=214.50/43.50
=4.93

* 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.

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

For example, Royal Gold'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)
=78.855/333.9520*333.9520
=78.855

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Royal Gold Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 30.758 238.132 43.134
201606 31.610 241.018 43.798
201609 31.398 241.428 43.431
201612 33.611 241.432 46.491
201703 33.232 243.801 45.520
201706 31.211 244.955 42.551
201709 30.182 246.819 40.837
201712 29.327 246.524 39.728
201803 26.524 249.554 35.494
201806 28.060 251.989 37.187
201809 28.164 252.439 37.258
201812 28.719 251.233 38.175
201903 29.419 254.202 38.649
201906 29.124 256.143 37.971
201909 31.078 256.759 40.421
201912 30.566 256.974 39.722
202003 31.586 258.115 40.866
202006 31.278 257.797 40.518
202009 30.746 260.280 39.449
202012 29.983 260.474 38.441
202103 31.673 264.877 39.933
202106 32.204 271.696 39.583
202203 36.270 287.504 42.130
202206 39.339 296.311 44.336
202209 42.329 296.808 47.626
202212 39.333 296.797 44.257
202303 39.216 301.836 43.389
202306 39.618 305.109 43.363
202309 41.184 307.789 44.685
202312 40.009 306.746 43.557
202403 41.232 312.332 44.086
202406 42.366 314.175 45.033
202409 41.615 315.301 44.077
202412 46.031 315.605 48.707
202503 45.279 319.799 47.283
202506 42.996 322.561 44.514
202509 44.215 324.800 45.461
202512 72.605 324.054 74.823
202603 76.386 330.213 77.251
202606 78.855 333.952 78.855

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 4.93 mean?
Royal Gold (STU:RG3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.93 as of Sep. 15, 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 Royal Gold and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 2.90. Over the past decade, Royal Gold's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.03 to 6.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Gold ranks #1185 out of 1501 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is Royal Gold's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Royal Gold's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.93 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 2.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 6.48. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Royal Gold's value of 4.93 is 222.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Gold ranks #1185 out of 1501 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Royal Gold has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Gold's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CDE and AUGO?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Royal Gold ranks #1185 out of 1501 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Royal Gold in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Royal Gold's value of 4.93 is 222.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Royal Gold's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.03 to 6.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.90 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Royal Gold 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.53, based on 1,501 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. Royal Gold's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.93 is 222.2% 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 Royal Gold and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining 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. Royal Gold's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.93, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 2.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royal Gold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Gold (STU:RG3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €253.16, compared to a current price of €214.50 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.93, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 2.90 and 222.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.53. Royal Gold's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Royal Gold (STU:RG3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.93 as of Sep. 15, 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 Royal Gold (STU:RG3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Gold stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €214.50 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €253.16. GuruFocus considers Royal Gold to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RG3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.93 (70% above median its 10-year median of 2.90)
  • GF Value™: €253.16 vs. price of €214.50 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 222.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#1185 of 1501)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:RG3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Royal Gold Business Description

Address 1144 15th Street, Suite 2500, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
Royal Gold Inc enquires and manages precious metal royalties and streams with a focus on gold. The company purchases a percentage of the metal produced from a mineral property for an initial payment without assuming responsibility for mining operations. Similarly, precious metal streams are purchase agreements with mine operators providing the right to purchase all or a portion of one or more metals produced from a mine in exchange for an upfront deposit payment. Generally, Royal Gold does not work on the properties in which it holds royalty and streaming assets. The company owns a portfolio of producing, development, evaluation, and exploration royalties and streams, and the majority of group revenue is generated from Canada, Mexico, Chile, and the United States.
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