Samsung SDI Co (STU:XSDG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.12 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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STU:XSDG Samsung SDI Co Ltd STU:XSDG
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What is Samsung SDI Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Samsung SDI Co STU:XSDG +1.92% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 1.70. GuruFocus rates STU:XSDG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,167 Industrial Products companies, Samsung SDI Co ranks better than 53.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Samsung SDI Co's current share price is €74.20. Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €34.94. Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.12.

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

STU:XSDG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 1.7   Max: 4.62
Current: 2

During the past years, Samsung SDI Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.62. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.70.

STU:XSDG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
53.07% of 2167 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.16 vs STU:XSDG: 2.00

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.

Samsung SDI Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €43.809. 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 €34.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Samsung SDI Co  (STU:XSDG) 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.


Samsung SDI Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Samsung SDI Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Samsung SDI Co'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.

Samsung SDI Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Samsung SDI Co 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 3.57 2.97 2.23 1.10 1.16

Samsung SDI Co 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 0.76 0.89 1.16 1.71 2.00

STU:XSDG vs VRT, BE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Samsung SDI Co'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.


Samsung SDI Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Samsung SDI Co 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.

Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=74.20/34.94
=2.12

* 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.

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

For example, Samsung SDI Co'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)
=43.809/126.4904*126.4904
=43.809

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 126.4904.

Samsung SDI Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 30.406 101.461 37.907
201612 30.986 101.561 38.592
201703 31.778 102.851 39.082
201706 31.411 102.611 38.721
201709 29.904 103.491 36.550
201712 32.080 102.991 39.400
201803 31.579 104.101 38.371
201806 32.909 104.130 39.976
201809 32.857 105.651 39.338
201812 34.133 104.351 41.375
201903 34.318 104.491 41.543
201906 33.610 104.881 40.535
201909 34.513 105.200 41.498
201912 34.488 105.121 41.499
202003 32.856 105.354 39.448
202006 33.049 105.112 39.771
202009 33.183 106.198 39.524
202012 35.622 105.765 42.602
202103 35.970 107.357 42.381
202106 37.205 107.579 43.745
202109 38.207 108.759 44.436
202112 40.150 109.676 46.305
202203 41.190 111.848 46.582
202206 42.020 114.072 46.594
202209 43.173 114.715 47.605
202212 43.947 115.179 48.263
202303 44.973 116.507 48.827
202306 45.715 117.182 49.346
202309 46.872 118.964 49.838
202312 47.540 118.837 50.602
202403 47.693 120.123 50.221
202406 47.882 120.007 50.469
202409 48.158 120.861 50.401
202412 47.890 121.135 50.007
202503 45.434 122.590 46.880
202506 41.873 122.611 43.198
202509 41.817 123.402 42.864
202512 39.685 123.939 40.502
202603 41.612 125.236 42.029
202606 43.809 126.490 43.809

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 2.12 mean?
Samsung SDI Co (STU:XSDG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 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 Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 1.70. Over the past decade, Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 4.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #1017 out of 2167 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Samsung SDI Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 4.62. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16. Samsung SDI Co's value of 2.12 is 1.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #1017 out of 2167 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Samsung SDI Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #1017 out of 2167 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Samsung SDI Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16. Samsung SDI Co's value of 2.12 is 1.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Samsung SDI Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 4.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.70 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Samsung SDI Co 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.16, based on 2,167 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. Samsung SDI Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 is 1.9% 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 Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samsung SDI Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 1.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung SDI Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co (STU:XSDG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.40, compared to a current price of €74.20 — trading 109.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.70 and 1.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.16. Samsung SDI Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Samsung SDI Co (STU:XSDG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 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 Samsung SDI Co (STU:XSDG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €74.20 is trading 109.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €35.40. GuruFocus considers Samsung SDI Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:XSDG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.12 (25% above median its 10-year median of 1.70)
  • GF Value™: €35.40 vs. price of €74.20 (109.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1017 of 2167)

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


Samsung SDI Co Business Description

Address 150-20 Gongse-ro, Giheung-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Yongin, KOR
Samsung SDI is one of the top suppliers of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, providing cylindrical batteries for consumer electronics products such as laptops, polymer rechargeable batteries for smartphones and tablets, and has been focusing its resources to establish its footprint on automotive rechargeable batteries. The company is the second-largest supplier of batteries for consumer electronics products, and the eighth player in automotive batteries. The company also offers electronic materials for semiconductors and flat-panel displays, making it an important internal supplier for Samsung Electronics.
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