Samsung SDI Co (STU:XSDG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.46 (As of Sep. 13, 2026) — 48% Above Median

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STU:XSDG Samsung SDI Co Ltd STU:XSDG
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Price €87.60
GF Value €38.35
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What is Samsung SDI Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Samsung SDI Co STU:XSDG +2.58% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates STU:XSDG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,099 Industrial Products companies, Samsung SDI Co ranks worse than 51.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-13), Samsung SDI Co's current share price is €87.60. Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €35.64. Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.46.

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: 0.7   Med: 1.66   Max: 4.5
Current: 2.19

During the past years, Samsung SDI Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.50. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.66.

STU:XSDG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
51.74% of 2099 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs STU:XSDG: 2.19

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 €43.794. 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 €35.64 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
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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 0.75 0.87 1.13 1.68 1.96

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
=87.60/35.64
=2.46

* 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)
=43.794/126.4904*126.4904
=43.794

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 126.4904.

Samsung SDI Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 31.058 101.461 38.720
201612 31.652 101.561 39.421
201703 32.461 102.851 39.922
201706 32.086 102.611 39.553
201709 30.547 103.491 37.336
201712 32.770 102.991 40.247
201803 32.258 104.101 39.196
201806 33.616 104.130 40.834
201809 33.563 105.651 40.183
201812 34.867 104.351 42.265
201903 35.056 104.491 42.437
201906 34.332 104.881 41.406
201909 35.255 105.200 42.390
201912 35.229 105.121 42.390
202003 33.563 105.354 40.296
202006 33.759 105.112 40.625
202009 33.897 106.198 40.374
202012 36.387 105.765 43.517
202103 36.743 107.357 43.291
202106 38.005 107.579 44.686
202109 39.028 108.759 45.391
202112 41.013 109.676 47.301
202203 42.075 111.848 47.583
202206 42.923 114.072 47.596
202209 44.101 114.715 48.628
202212 44.892 115.179 49.301
202303 45.940 116.507 49.876
202306 46.698 117.182 50.407
202309 47.880 118.964 50.909
202312 48.562 118.837 51.689
202403 48.718 120.123 51.300
202406 48.911 120.007 51.553
202409 49.193 120.861 51.484
202412 48.919 121.135 51.082
202503 46.410 122.590 47.887
202506 42.653 122.611 44.003
202509 42.596 123.402 43.662
202512 39.685 123.939 40.502
202603 42.387 125.236 42.812
202606 43.794 126.490 43.794

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 2.46 mean?
Samsung SDI Co (STU:XSDG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.46 as of Sep. 13, 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 48% above median its historical median of 1.66. Over the past decade, Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 4.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #1086 out of 2099 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Samsung SDI Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Samsung SDI Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.46 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 4.50. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Samsung SDI Co's value of 2.46 is 18.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samsung SDI Co ranks #1086 out of 2099 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Samsung SDI Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 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 #1086 out of 2099 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Samsung SDI Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Samsung SDI Co's value of 2.46 is 18.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Samsung SDI Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 4.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.66 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Samsung SDI Co 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.08, based on 2,099 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 2.46 is 18.3% 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 Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 — 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 2.46, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 1.66. 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 €38.35, compared to a current price of €87.60 — trading 128.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.66 and 18.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.08. Samsung SDI Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 2.46 as of Sep. 13, 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 €87.60 is trading 128.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.35. GuruFocus considers Samsung SDI Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:XSDG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.46 (48% above median its 10-year median of 1.66)
  • GF Value™: €38.35 vs. price of €87.60 (128.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.3% above the Industrial Products median (#1086 of 2099)

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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