US Global Investors (STU:UGL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.13 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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STU:UGL US Global Investors Inc STU:UGL
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What is US Global Investors Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

US Global Investors STU:UGL +12.41% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates STU:UGL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 970 Asset Management companies, US Global Investors ranks worse than 57.11% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-06), US Global Investors's current share price is €3.08. US Global Investors's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.72. US Global Investors's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.13.

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

STU:UGL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 0.96   Max: 5.46
Current: 0.95

During the past years, US Global Investors's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.46. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.96.

STU:UGL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.11% of 970 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs STU:UGL: 0.95

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.

US Global Investors's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €3.174. 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 €2.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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US Global Investors  (STU:UGL) 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.


US Global Investors Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


US Global Investors Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for US Global Investors'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.

US Global Investors Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

US Global Investors Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.77 1.17 0.95 0.90 0.99

US Global Investors 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 0.90 0.93 0.81 0.81 0.99

STU:UGL vs FGNX, GRF, RMCO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, US Global Investors'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.


US Global Investors Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, US Global Investors's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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US Global Investors 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.

US Global Investors's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.08/2.72
=1.13

* 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.

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

For example, US Global Investors'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)
=3.174/333.9520*333.9520
=3.174

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

US Global Investors Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.482 241.428 2.050
201612 1.547 241.432 2.140
201703 1.506 243.801 2.063
201706 1.399 244.955 1.907
201709 1.890 246.819 2.557
201712 2.175 246.524 2.946
201803 1.622 249.554 2.171
201806 1.444 251.989 1.914
201809 1.381 252.439 1.827
201812 1.215 251.233 1.615
201903 1.264 254.202 1.661
201906 1.270 256.143 1.656
201909 1.081 256.759 1.406
201912 1.006 256.974 1.307
202003 0.920 258.115 1.190
202006 0.987 257.797 1.279
202009 1.047 260.280 1.343
202012 1.915 260.474 2.455
202103 2.824 264.877 3.560
202106 2.999 271.696 3.686
202109 3.172 274.310 3.862
202112 3.479 278.802 4.167
202203 3.462 287.504 4.021
202206 3.402 296.311 3.834
202209 3.768 296.808 4.240
202212 3.332 296.797 3.749
202303 3.374 301.836 3.733
202306 3.297 305.109 3.609
202309 3.305 307.789 3.586
202312 3.291 306.746 3.583
202403 3.281 312.332 3.508
202406 3.294 314.175 3.501
202409 3.197 315.301 3.386
202412 3.369 315.605 3.565
202503 3.225 319.799 3.368
202506 3.003 322.561 3.109
202509 3.038 324.800 3.124
202512 2.983 324.054 3.074
202603 3.193 330.213 3.229
202606 3.174 333.952 3.174

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 1.13 mean?
US Global Investors (STU:UGL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.13 as of Sep. 06, 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 US Global Investors and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.96. Over the past decade, US Global Investors' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 5.46. According to the industry distribution chart, US Global Investors ranks #554 out of 970 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is US Global Investors' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
US Global Investors' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.13 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 5.46. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. US Global Investors' value of 1.13 is 34.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, US Global Investors ranks #554 out of 970 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, US Global Investors has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does US Global Investors' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FGNX and GRF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, US Global Investors ranks #554 out of 970 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places US Global Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. US Global Investors' value of 1.13 is 34.5% above this benchmark. Historically, US Global Investors' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 5.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 0.84, US Global Investors 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.84, based on 970 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. US Global Investors's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.13 is 34.5% 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 US Global Investors and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. US Global Investors's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is US Global Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, US Global Investors (STU:UGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.34, compared to a current price of €3.08 — trading 31.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 34.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.84. US Global Investors' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 US Global Investors (STU:UGL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13 as of Sep. 06, 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 US Global Investors (STU:UGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, US Global Investors stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.08 is trading 31.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.34. GuruFocus considers US Global Investors to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:UGL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.13 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.96)
  • GF Value™: €2.34 vs. price of €3.08 (31.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.5% above the Asset Management median (#554 of 970)

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


US Global Investors Business Description

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Address 7900 Callaghan Road, San Antonio, TX, USA, 78229
US Global Investors Inc is a registered investment advisory firm. The company manages the following business segments: Investment management services; through which the company offers, to U.S. Global Investors Funds (USGIF or the Funds) and exchange-traded fund (ETF) clients, a range of investment management products and services to meet the needs of individual and institutional investors; and Corporate Investments, through which the company invests for its own account in an effort to add growth and value to its cash position. It derives all its revenue from Investment management services.
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