SpareBank 1 SMN (STU:SJI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.14 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 27% Above Median

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STU:SJI SpareBank 1 SMN STU:SJI
73 GF Score
Price €19.29
GF Value €16.69
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is SpareBank 1 SMN Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SpareBank 1 SMN STU:SJI +0.89% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates STU:SJI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,277 Banks companies, SpareBank 1 SMN ranks better than 61.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), SpareBank 1 SMN's current share price is €19.29. SpareBank 1 SMN's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €16.99. SpareBank 1 SMN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.14.

The historical rank and industry rank for SpareBank 1 SMN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:SJI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 0.9   Max: 1.17
Current: 1.1

During the past years, SpareBank 1 SMN's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.17. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.90.

STU:SJI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
61.55% of 1277 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs STU:SJI: 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.

SpareBank 1 SMN's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €18.934. 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 €16.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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SpareBank 1 SMN  (STU:SJI) 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.


SpareBank 1 SMN Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SpareBank 1 SMN Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SpareBank 1 SMN'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.

SpareBank 1 SMN Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SpareBank 1 SMN 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 1.12 0.86 0.87 0.99 1.11

SpareBank 1 SMN 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 1.08 1.06 1.11 1.09 0.98

SpareBank 1 SMN Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, SpareBank 1 SMN'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.


SpareBank 1 SMN Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, SpareBank 1 SMN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SpareBank 1 SMN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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SpareBank 1 SMN 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.

SpareBank 1 SMN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19.29/16.99
=1.14

* 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.

SpareBank 1 SMN's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, SpareBank 1 SMN'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)
=18.934/141.5800*141.5800
=18.934

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 141.5800.

SpareBank 1 SMN Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 12.127 104.200 16.477
201612 13.498 104.400 18.305
201703 12.590 105.000 16.976
201706 12.370 105.800 16.553
201709 12.976 105.900 17.348
201712 13.259 106.100 17.693
201803 13.499 107.300 17.812
201806 14.168 108.500 18.488
201809 14.429 109.500 18.656
201812 14.164 109.800 18.264
201903 14.261 110.400 18.289
201906 14.741 110.600 18.870
201909 14.842 111.100 18.914
201912 15.163 111.300 19.288
202003 12.823 111.200 16.326
202006 14.027 112.100 17.716
202009 14.295 112.900 17.926
202012 14.936 112.900 18.730
202103 15.842 114.600 19.572
202106 16.358 115.300 20.086
202109 16.808 117.500 20.253
202112 16.947 118.900 20.180
202203 16.968 119.800 20.053
202206 16.524 122.600 19.082
202209 17.341 125.600 19.547
202212 17.596 125.900 19.787
202303 15.752 127.600 17.478
202306 15.455 130.400 16.780
202309 16.086 129.800 17.546
202312 16.835 131.900 18.071
202403 15.827 132.600 16.899
202406 16.484 133.800 17.442
202409 16.990 133.700 17.991
202412 17.531 134.800 18.413
202503 16.715 136.100 17.388
202506 17.350 137.800 17.826
202509 17.932 138.500 18.331
202512 18.261 139.100 18.587
202603 18.060 141.030 18.130
202606 18.934 141.580 18.934

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 1.14 mean?
SpareBank 1 SMN (STU:SJI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 as of Aug. 26, 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 SpareBank 1 SMN and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, SpareBank 1 SMN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, SpareBank 1 SMN ranks #491 out of 1277 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is SpareBank 1 SMN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SpareBank 1 SMN's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.17. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. SpareBank 1 SMN's value of 1.14 is 10.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SpareBank 1 SMN ranks #491 out of 1277 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SpareBank 1 SMN has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SpareBank 1 SMN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, SpareBank 1 SMN ranks #491 out of 1277 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts SpareBank 1 SMN in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. SpareBank 1 SMN's value of 1.14 is 10.9% below this benchmark. Historically, SpareBank 1 SMN's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 1.28, SpareBank 1 SMN 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.28, based on 1,277 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. SpareBank 1 SMN's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 is 10.9% 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 SpareBank 1 SMN and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SpareBank 1 SMN's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SpareBank 1 SMN stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SpareBank 1 SMN (STU:SJI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.69, compared to a current price of €19.29 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 10.9% below the Banks industry median of 1.28. SpareBank 1 SMN's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 SpareBank 1 SMN (STU:SJI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 as of Aug. 26, 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 SpareBank 1 SMN (STU:SJI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SpareBank 1 SMN stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.29 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.69. GuruFocus considers SpareBank 1 SMN to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:SJI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.14 (27% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
  • GF Value™: €16.69 vs. price of €19.29 (15.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.9% below the Banks median (#491 of 1277)

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


SpareBank 1 SMN Business Description

Other Exchanges MING:NorwayMINGo:UK0IVM:UK
Address Sondre gate 4, Trondheim, NOR, 7011
SpareBank 1 SMN is a regional bank offering retail and corporate banking services and principally operating in Norway. The bank is among the owners of the SpareBank 1 Alliance. The services and products of the bank serves real estate, construction, sea farming, agriculture, fisheries, shipbuilding, offshore, and retail industries as well as the public and energy sectors. The bank's income is split nearly evenly between net interest income and net fees and commission income. The company has Retail Banking and Corporate Banking as its reportable segment.
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