Suntech (WAR:SUN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.23 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 76% Below Median

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WAR:SUN Suntech SA WAR:SUN
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Price zł2.84
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What is Suntech Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Suntech WAR:SUN +7.58% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 13.23. GuruFocus rates WAR:SUN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of zł2.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,558 Software companies, Suntech ranks worse than 61.04% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Suntech's current share price is zł2.84. Suntech's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł0.88. Suntech's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.23.

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

WAR:SUN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.73   Med: 13.23   Max: 26
Current: 3.22

During the past years, Suntech's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 26.00. The lowest was 1.73. And the median was 13.23.

WAR:SUN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.04% of 1558 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.31 vs WAR:SUN: 3.22

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.

Suntech's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł1.789. 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 zł0.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Suntech  (WAR:SUN) 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.


Suntech Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Suntech Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Suntech'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.

Suntech Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Suntech Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Suntech 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 3.65 2.65 2.20 1.69 2.02

WAR:SUN vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Suntech'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.


Suntech Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Suntech's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Suntech 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.

Suntech's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.84/0.88
=3.23

* 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.

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

For example, Suntech'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)
=1.789/163.0700*163.0700
=1.789

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 163.0700.

Suntech Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.015 99.552 0.025
201609 0.019 99.064 0.031
201612 0.160 100.366 0.260
201703 0.036 101.018 0.058
201706 0.059 101.180 0.095
201709 0.031 101.343 0.050
201712 0.087 102.564 0.138
201803 0.101 102.564 0.161
201806 0.103 103.378 0.162
201809 0.082 103.378 0.129
201812 0.119 103.785 0.187
201903 0.139 104.274 0.217
201906 0.123 105.983 0.189
201909 0.121 105.983 0.186
201912 0.308 107.123 0.469
202003 0.251 109.076 0.375
202006 0.274 109.402 0.408
202009 0.302 109.320 0.450
202012 0.377 109.565 0.561
202103 0.473 112.658 0.685
202106 0.506 113.960 0.724
202109 0.523 115.588 0.738
202112 0.760 119.088 1.041
202203 0.834 125.031 1.088
202206 0.901 131.705 1.116
202209 1.015 135.531 1.221
202212 1.262 139.113 1.479
202303 1.335 145.950 1.492
202306 1.421 147.009 1.576
202309 1.506 146.113 1.681
202312 1.628 147.741 1.797
202403 1.704 149.044 1.864
202406 1.737 150.997 1.876
202409 1.763 153.439 1.874
202412 1.782 154.660 1.879
202503 1.747 157.021 1.814
202506 1.713 157.509 1.773
202509 1.718 158.000 1.773
202512 1.775 158.320 1.828
202603 1.789 163.070 1.789

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 3.23 mean?
Suntech (WAR:SUN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.23 as of Aug. 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 Suntech and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 13.23. Over the past decade, Suntech's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.73 to 26.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Suntech ranks #951 out of 1558 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 61%.
Is Suntech's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Suntech's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.23 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 13.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 26.00. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Suntech's value of 3.23 is 39.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suntech ranks #951 out of 1558 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Suntech has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suntech's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Suntech ranks #951 out of 1558 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Suntech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31. Suntech's value of 3.23 is 39.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Suntech's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.73 to 26.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.23 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Suntech 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.31, based on 1,558 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. Suntech's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.23 is 39.8% 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 Suntech and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suntech's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 13.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suntech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suntech (WAR:SUN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł2.84, compared to a current price of zł2.84 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 13.23 and 39.8% above the Software industry median of 2.31. Suntech's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Suntech (WAR:SUN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.23 as of Aug. 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 Suntech (WAR:SUN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suntech stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł2.84 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł2.84. GuruFocus considers Suntech to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:SUN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.23 (76% below median its 10-year median of 13.23)
  • GF Value™: zł2.84 vs. price of zł2.84 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.8% above the Software median (#951 of 1558)

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


Suntech Business Description

Address Ulica Pulawska 107, Warsaw, POL, 02-595
Suntech SA develops and implements IT systems for telecommunications. The company offers its solutions under the SunVizion brand. Its clients are large and medium-sized telecommunications companies around the world. The company's offerings include Network Inventory, Service order management, Network planning, Network rollout management, and Billing & CRM.
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