S&P Global (TSX:SPGI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.79 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 75% Below Median


TSX:SPGI S&P Global Inc TSX:SPGI
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Price C$20.41
GF Value C$25.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is S&P Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

S&P Global TSX:SPGI -2.20% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.79 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 30.72. GuruFocus rates TSX:SPGI with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of C$25.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 639 Capital Markets companies, S&P Global ranks worse than 91.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-09), S&P Global's current share price is C$20.41. S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2.62. S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.79.

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

TSX:SPGI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.34   Med: 30.72   Max: 127.05
Current: 8.29

During the past years, S&P Global's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 127.05. The lowest was 7.34. And the median was 30.72.

TSX:SPGI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.55% of 639 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.33 vs TSX:SPGI: 8.29

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.

S&P Global's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$144.491. 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 C$2.62 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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S&P Global  (TSX:SPGI) 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.


S&P Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


S&P Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for S&P Global'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.

S&P Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

S&P Global Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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S&P Global Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 12.00 11.59 10.01 10.20 7.74

TSX:SPGI vs CME, MCO, ICE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, S&P Global'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.


S&P Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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S&P Global 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.

S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=20.41/2.62
=7.79

* 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.

S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, S&P Global's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=144.491/330.2130*330.2130
=144.491

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

S&P Global Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.837 241.018 2.517
201609 2.337 241.428 3.196
201612 3.357 241.432 4.591
201703 4.097 243.801 5.549
201706 5.271 244.955 7.106
201709 4.040 246.819 5.405
201712 3.564 246.524 4.774
201803 0.036 249.554 0.048
201806 3.044 251.989 3.989
201809 4.701 252.439 6.149
201812 3.389 251.233 4.454
201903 1.777 254.202 2.308
201906 2.762 256.143 3.561
201909 1.875 256.759 2.411
201912 2.585 256.974 3.322
202003 -1.449 258.115 -1.854
202006 1.181 257.797 1.513
202009 2.430 260.280 3.083
202012 2.705 260.474 3.429
202103 5.384 264.877 6.712
202106 6.414 271.696 7.795
202109 9.700 274.310 11.677
202112 10.792 278.802 12.782
202203 147.875 287.504 169.842
202206 150.179 296.311 167.362
202209 152.170 296.808 169.296
202212 150.253 296.797 167.170
202303 154.723 301.836 169.269
202306 146.891 305.109 158.977
202309 148.929 307.789 159.779
202312 145.752 306.746 156.902
202403 147.602 312.332 156.052
202406 151.856 314.175 159.608
202409 146.269 315.301 153.187
202412 153.482 315.605 160.586
202503 156.211 319.799 161.298
202506 149.484 322.561 153.030
202509 151.075 324.800 153.593
202512 143.707 324.054 146.438
202603 144.491 330.213 144.491

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 7.79 mean?
S&P Global (TSX:SPGI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.79 as of Jul. 09, 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 S&P Global and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 30.72. Over the past decade, S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.34 to 127.05. According to the industry distribution chart, S&P Global ranks #585 out of 639 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
S&P Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.79 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 30.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.34 to a high of 127.05. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33. S&P Global's value of 7.79 is 485.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S&P Global ranks #585 out of 639 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, S&P Global has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S&P Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CME and MCO?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, S&P Global ranks #585 out of 639 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places S&P Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33. S&P Global's value of 7.79 is 485.7% above this benchmark. Historically, S&P Global's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.34 to 127.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.72 vs. the industry median of 1.33, S&P Global 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.33, based on 639 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. S&P Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.79 is 485.7% 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 S&P Global and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S&P Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.79, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 30.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S&P Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S&P Global (TSX:SPGI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$25.99, compared to a current price of C$20.41 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.79, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 30.72 and 485.7% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.33. S&P Global's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 S&P Global (TSX:SPGI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.79 as of Jul. 09, 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 S&P Global (TSX:SPGI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S&P Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$20.41 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$25.99. GuruFocus considers S&P Global to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:SPGI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.79 (75% below median its 10-year median of 30.72)
  • GF Value™: C$25.99 vs. price of C$20.41 (21.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 485.7% above the Capital Markets median (#585 of 639)

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


S&P Global Business Description

Address 55 Water Street, New York, NY, USA, 10041
S&P Global provides data and benchmarks to capital and commodity market participants. Its ratings business is the largest credit rating agency in the world and S&P's largest segment by profitability. S&P's largest segment by revenue is market intelligence, which provides desktop, data and advisory solutions, enterprise solutions, and credit/risk solutions mostly in the financial-services industry. S&P's other segments include energy (formerly commodity insights, this segment includes Platts and other data), mobility (Carfax), and indexes. S&P plans to spin off mobility in 2026.
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