Saipem SpA (STU:SPE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.50 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 117% Above Median

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What is Saipem SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Saipem SpA STU:SPE 48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates STU:SPE with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.48. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 760 Oil & Gas companies, Saipem SpA ranks better than 73.82% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Saipem SpA's current share price is €0.815. Saipem SpA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.64. Saipem SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.50.

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

STU:SPE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.23   Max: 0.52
Current: 0.52

During the past years, Saipem SpA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.52. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.23.

STU:SPE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.82% of 760 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.2 vs STU:SPE: 0.52

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.

Saipem SpA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.238. 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 €1.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Saipem SpA  (STU:SPE) 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.


Saipem SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Saipem SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saipem SpA'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.

Saipem SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Saipem SpA 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 0.23 0.06 0.09 0.19 0.24

Saipem SpA Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Dec22 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 0.20 0.23 0.24 0.42 0.51

STU:SPE vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Saipem SpA'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.


Saipem SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Saipem SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Saipem SpA 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.

Saipem SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.815/1.64
=0.50

* 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.

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

For example, Saipem SpA'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)
=0.238/126.4000*126.4000
=0.238

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 126.4000.

Saipem SpA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 3.507 99.600 4.451
201606 3.503 99.900 4.432
201609 2.520 100.100 3.182
201612 2.434 100.300 3.067
201703 2.456 101.000 3.074
201706 2.409 101.100 3.012
201709 2.427 101.200 3.031
201712 2.297 101.200 2.869
201803 0.000 101.800 0.000
201806 2.086 102.400 2.575
201809 2.752 102.600 3.390
201812 1.997 102.300 2.467
201903 2.008 102.800 2.469
201906 2.011 103.100 2.465
201909 2.008 102.900 2.467
201912 2.032 102.800 2.498
202003 1.894 102.900 2.327
202006 1.591 102.900 1.954
202009 1.529 102.300 1.889
202012 1.477 102.600 1.820
202103 1.403 103.700 1.710
202106 1.076 104.200 1.305
202109 0.878 104.900 1.058
202112 0.165 106.600 0.196
202203 0.355 110.400 0.406
202206 0.060 112.500 0.067
202212 0.207 119.000 0.220
202306 0.215 119.700 0.227
202309 0.000 120.300 0.000
202312 0.240 119.700 0.253
202403 0.000 120.200 0.000
202406 0.245 120.700 0.257
202409 0.000 121.200 0.000
202412 0.258 121.200 0.269
202503 0.000 122.500 0.000
202506 0.266 122.700 0.274
202509 0.269 123.100 0.276
202512 0.272 122.600 0.280
202603 0.275 124.560 0.279
202606 0.238 126.400 0.238

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 0.50 mean?
Saipem SpA (STU:SPE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.50 as of Aug. 20, 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 Saipem SpA and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, Saipem SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Saipem SpA ranks #199 out of 760 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Saipem SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Saipem SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.50 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.52. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Saipem SpA's value of 0.50 is 58.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saipem SpA ranks #199 out of 760 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saipem SpA has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saipem SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Saipem SpA ranks #199 out of 760 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Saipem SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Saipem SpA's value of 0.50 is 58.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Saipem SpA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 1.20, Saipem SpA 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.20, based on 760 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. Saipem SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.50 is 58.3% 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 Saipem SpA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saipem SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saipem SpA stock overvalued right now?
Saipem SpA (STU:SPE) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.50. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.48, compared to a current price of €0.82 — trading 69.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 58.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.20. Saipem SpA's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 9 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 Saipem SpA (STU:SPE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.50 as of Aug. 20, 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 Saipem SpA (STU:SPE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saipem SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.82 is trading 69.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.48.

Key valuation signals for STU:SPE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.50 (117% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
  • GF Value™: €0.48 vs. price of €0.82 (69.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#199 of 760)

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


Saipem SpA Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Via Luigi Russolo, 5, Milano, ITA, 20138
Saipem SpA specializes in engineering and construction of projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, offshore and onshore. The company operates through Asset-Based Services, Offshore Drilling, and Energy Carriers segments. Key revenue is generated from Asset-Based Services, which includes the Offshore Engineering & Construction and Offshore Wind activities. The Energy Carriers segment includes the Onshore Engineering & Construction, Sustainable Infrastructures, and Robotics & Industrialized Solutions activities. Its revenue by geographical segment includes Italy, Rest of Europe, CSI, Rest of Asia, etc.
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