Sempra (WBO:SREN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.95 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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What is Sempra Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sempra WBO:SREN +1.47% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 2.35. GuruFocus rates WBO:SREN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €70.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Utilities - Regulated companies, Sempra ranks worse than 66.2% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Sempra's current share price is €74.32. Sempra's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €38.11. Sempra's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.95.

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

WBO:SREN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67   Med: 2.35   Max: 3.2
Current: 1.99

During the past years, Sempra's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.20. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 2.35.

WBO:SREN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.2% of 432 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.51 vs WBO:SREN: 1.99

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.

Sempra's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €43.400. 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 €38.11 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Sempra  (WBO:SREN) 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.


Sempra Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sempra Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sempra'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.

Sempra Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sempra Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Sempra 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 1.89 2.20 2.15 2.30 2.14

WBO:SREN vs AES, AVA, UTL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Sempra'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.


Sempra Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Sempra's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sempra 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=74.32/38.11
=1.95

* 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.

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

For example, Sempra'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)
=43.4/333.9520*333.9520
=43.400

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Sempra Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 22.001 241.428 30.433
201612 24.555 241.432 33.965
201703 24.705 243.801 33.840
201706 23.636 244.955 32.223
201709 22.158 246.819 29.980
201712 21.327 246.524 28.890
201803 21.740 249.554 29.092
201806 22.239 251.989 29.473
201809 22.454 252.439 29.704
201812 23.868 251.233 31.727
201903 24.367 254.202 32.012
201906 24.518 256.143 31.966
201909 26.342 256.759 34.262
201912 27.233 256.974 35.391
202003 27.675 258.115 35.806
202006 31.003 257.797 40.161
202009 29.550 260.280 37.914
202012 28.817 260.474 36.946
202103 31.250 264.877 39.399
202106 31.615 271.696 38.859
202109 31.529 274.310 38.384
202112 35.026 278.802 41.955
202203 36.241 287.504 42.096
202206 39.093 296.311 44.059
202209 42.042 296.808 47.303
202212 39.423 296.797 44.358
202303 39.699 301.836 43.923
202306 39.479 305.109 43.211
202309 40.720 307.789 44.181
202312 40.352 306.746 43.931
202403 41.078 312.332 43.921
202406 41.964 314.175 44.606
202409 40.999 315.301 43.424
202412 44.523 315.605 47.111
202503 43.636 319.799 45.567
202506 40.951 322.561 42.397
202509 40.675 324.800 41.821
202512 41.336 324.054 42.599
202603 42.683 330.213 43.166
202606 43.400 333.952 43.400

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 1.95 mean?
Sempra (WBO:SREN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.95 as of Aug. 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 Sempra and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 2.35. Over the past decade, Sempra's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 3.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Sempra ranks #286 out of 432 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Sempra's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sempra's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.95 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 3.20. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Sempra's value of 1.95 is 29.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sempra ranks #286 out of 432 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sempra has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sempra's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AES and AVA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Sempra ranks #286 out of 432 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sempra in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Sempra's value of 1.95 is 29.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sempra's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 3.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.35 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Sempra 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.51, based on 432 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. Sempra's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.95 is 29.1% 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 Sempra and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sempra's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sempra stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sempra (WBO:SREN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €70.19, compared to a current price of €74.32 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.35 and 29.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.51. Sempra's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Sempra (WBO:SREN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95 as of Aug. 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 Sempra (WBO:SREN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sempra stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €74.32 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €70.19. GuruFocus considers Sempra to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:SREN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.95 (17% below median its 10-year median of 2.35)
  • GF Value™: €70.19 vs. price of €74.32 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#286 of 432)

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


Sempra Business Description

Address 488 8th Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA, 92101
Sempra serves one of the largest utility customer bases in the United States. It distributes natural gas and electricity in Southern California and owns 80% of Oncor, a transmission and distribution business in Texas. Sempra Infrastructure Partners, 25% owned by Sempra, owns and operates liquefied natural gas facilities in North America and infrastructure in Mexico.
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