UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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STU:RPL UPM-Kymmene Oyj STU:RPL
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Price €23.51
GF Value €25.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is UPM-Kymmene Oyj Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

UPM-Kymmene Oyj STU:RPL +1.34% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates STU:RPL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Forest Products companies, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks worse than 66.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current share price is €23.51. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €21.40. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.10.

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

STU:RPL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06   Med: 1.65   Max: 2.27
Current: 1.11

During the past years, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.27. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 1.65.

STU:RPL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.39% of 244 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.76 vs STU:RPL: 1.11

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.

UPM-Kymmene Oyj's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €19.478. 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 €21.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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UPM-Kymmene Oyj  (STU:RPL) 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.


UPM-Kymmene Oyj Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


UPM-Kymmene Oyj Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UPM-Kymmene Oyj'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.

UPM-Kymmene Oyj Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

UPM-Kymmene Oyj Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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UPM-Kymmene Oyj 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 1.20 1.12 1.12 1.20 1.27

STU:RPL vs SLVM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, UPM-Kymmene Oyj'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.


UPM-Kymmene Oyj Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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UPM-Kymmene Oyj 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.

UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=23.51/21.40
=1.10

* 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.

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

For example, UPM-Kymmene Oyj'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)
=19.478/124.6700*124.6700
=19.478

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 124.6700.

UPM-Kymmene Oyj Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.356 100.390 17.828
201609 14.746 100.540 18.285
201612 15.434 101.020 19.047
201703 14.918 100.910 18.431
201706 15.136 101.140 18.657
201709 15.613 101.320 19.211
201712 16.238 101.510 19.943
201803 16.827 101.730 20.621
201806 16.367 102.320 19.942
201809 17.211 102.600 20.913
201812 18.360 102.710 22.285
201903 18.837 102.870 22.829
201906 17.910 103.360 21.603
201909 18.280 103.540 22.011
201912 18.867 103.650 22.693
202003 17.905 103.490 21.569
202006 17.498 103.320 21.114
202009 17.537 103.710 21.081
202012 17.533 103.890 21.040
202103 17.065 104.870 20.287
202106 17.623 105.360 20.853
202109 19.077 106.290 22.376
202112 20.337 107.490 23.587
202203 20.113 110.950 22.600
202206 20.575 113.570 22.586
202209 22.352 114.920 24.248
202212 23.442 117.320 24.911
202303 23.417 119.750 24.379
202306 21.242 120.690 21.942
202309 21.422 121.280 22.021
202312 20.927 121.540 21.466
202403 21.417 122.360 21.821
202406 20.100 122.230 20.501
202409 20.254 122.260 20.653
202412 20.886 122.390 21.275
202503 19.288 123.010 19.548
202506 18.958 122.530 19.289
202509 19.072 122.880 19.350
202512 18.966 122.670 19.275
202603 19.478 124.670 19.478

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 1.10 mean?
UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.10 as of Jul. 18, 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 1.65. Over the past decade, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 2.27. According to the industry distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #162 out of 244 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.10 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 2.27. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's value of 1.10 is 44.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #162 out of 244 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UPM-Kymmene Oyj has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #162 out of 244 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places UPM-Kymmene Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's value of 1.10 is 44.7% above this benchmark. Historically, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 2.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 0.76, UPM-Kymmene Oyj 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 Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.76, based on 244 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. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.10 is 44.7% 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UPM-Kymmene Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.65, compared to a current price of €23.51 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 44.7% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.76. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10 as of Jul. 18, 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPM-Kymmene Oyj stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €23.51 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.65. GuruFocus considers UPM-Kymmene Oyj to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:RPL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.10 (33% below median its 10-year median of 1.65)
  • GF Value™: €25.65 vs. price of €23.51 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.7% above the Forest Products median (#162 of 244)

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


UPM-Kymmene Oyj Business Description

Address Alvar Aallon katu 1, P.O. Box 380, Helsinki, FIN, FI-00100
UPM-Kymmene Oyj is a Finnish paper and biomaterials company. The company produces products related to the forestry industry, including paper, pulp, and plywood. UPM is also the majority electricity generator in Finland and is one of the globalised producers of self-adhesive labeling materials. It delivers responsible solutions and innovation for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Fibres, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers, and UPM Plywood. Geographically, the company has operational footprints in Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, and other regions.
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