Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.86 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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XJAM:SIL Sterling Investments Ltd XJAM:SIL
67 GF Score
Price JMD3.30
GF Value JMD2.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Sterling Investments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sterling Investments XJAM:SIL +10.00% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates XJAM:SIL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD2.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 628 Capital Markets companies, Sterling Investments ranks better than 67.52% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Sterling Investments's current share price is JMD3.30. Sterling Investments's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD3.83. Sterling Investments's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.86.

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

XJAM:SIL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 0.82   Max: 1.03
Current: 0.74

During the past years, Sterling Investments's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.03. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.82.

XJAM:SIL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
67.52% of 628 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.31 vs XJAM:SIL: 0.74

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.

Sterling Investments's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD3.669. 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 JMD3.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sterling Investments  (XJAM:SIL) 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.


Sterling Investments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sterling Investments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sterling Investments'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.

Sterling Investments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sterling Investments 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.61 0.83

Sterling Investments Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 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 0.94 0.93 0.82 0.83 0.83

XJAM:SIL vs MS, GS, SCHW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Sterling Investments'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.


Sterling Investments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Sterling Investments's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sterling Investments 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.

Sterling Investments's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.30/3.83
=0.86

* 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.

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

For example, Sterling Investments'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)
=3.669/330.2130*330.2130
=3.669

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Sterling Investments Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 2.511 238.132 3.482
201606 2.731 241.018 3.742
201609 2.829 241.428 3.869
201612 2.889 241.432 3.951
201703 2.899 243.801 3.927
201706 3.060 244.955 4.125
201709 3.102 246.819 4.150
201712 2.946 246.524 3.946
201803 2.893 249.554 3.828
201806 2.968 251.989 3.889
201809 3.084 252.439 4.034
201812 2.753 251.233 3.618
201903 3.113 254.202 4.044
201906 3.222 256.143 4.154
201909 3.337 256.759 4.292
201912 3.271 256.974 4.203
202003 2.546 258.115 3.257
202006 3.106 257.797 3.978
202009 3.224 260.280 4.090
202012 3.557 260.474 4.509
202103 3.621 264.877 4.514
202106 3.878 271.696 4.713
202109 3.648 274.310 4.391
202112 3.745 278.802 4.436
202203 3.314 287.504 3.806
202206 3.013 296.311 3.358
202209 2.757 296.808 3.067
202212 2.963 296.797 3.297
202303 2.848 301.836 3.116
202306 2.985 305.109 3.231
202312 3.168 306.746 3.410
202403 3.277 312.332 3.465
202406 3.293 314.175 3.461
202409 0.000 315.301 0.000
202412 3.422 315.605 3.580
202503 3.568 319.799 3.684
202506 3.570 322.561 3.655
202509 3.728 324.800 3.790
202512 3.760 324.054 3.831
202603 3.669 330.213 3.669

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 0.86 mean?
Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 as of Jul. 23, 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 Sterling Investments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Sterling Investments' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Investments ranks #204 out of 628 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Sterling Investments' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sterling Investments' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 is near median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.03. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.31. Sterling Investments' value of 0.86 is 34.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Investments ranks #204 out of 628 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sterling Investments has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Investments' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Sterling Investments ranks #204 out of 628 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Sterling Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.31. Sterling Investments' value of 0.86 is 34.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Investments' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 1.31, Sterling Investments 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.31, based on 628 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. Sterling Investments's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 is 34.4% 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 Sterling Investments and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Investments's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD2.59, compared to a current price of JMD3.30 — trading 27.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 34.4% below the Capital Markets industry median of 1.31. Sterling Investments' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 23, 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 Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of JMD3.30 is trading 27.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD2.59. GuruFocus considers Sterling Investments to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:SIL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.86 (near median its 10-year median of 0.82)
  • GF Value™: JMD2.59 vs. price of JMD3.30 (27.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.4% below the Capital Markets median (#204 of 628)

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


Sterling Investments Business Description

Address 40 Knutsford Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Kingston 5, Kingston, JAM
Sterling Investments Ltd is an investment holding company. It invests in an array of high-quality fixed-income securities denominated in United States dollars. It generates income through interest income earned on the securities in the portfolio and through capital gains as a result of an increase in the price of the securities. The company focused on generating higher risk-adjusted returns through the active purchase and sale of financial instruments in the international capital markets. The company invests mainly in hard currencies and in developed markets to provide local and regional institutional and retail investors with sustainable growth and diversification.
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