Talgo (XMAD:TLGO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.10 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 511% Above Median

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XMAD:TLGO Talgo SA XMAD:TLGO
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What is Talgo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Talgo XMAD:TLGO +1.30% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 511% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates XMAD:TLGO with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 738 Transportation companies, Talgo ranks better than 57.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Talgo's current share price is €2.725. Talgo's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €2.47. Talgo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.10.

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

XMAD:TLGO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.18   Max: 1.6
Current: 1.1

During the past 13 years, Talgo's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.60. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.18.

XMAD:TLGO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
57.05% of 738 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs XMAD:TLGO: 1.10

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.

Talgo's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €1.673. 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 €2.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Talgo  (XMAD:TLGO) 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.


Talgo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Talgo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Talgo'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.

Talgo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Talgo 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 0.08 0.18 1.38 1.14

Talgo Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.18 0.00 1.38 0.00 1.14

XMAD:TLGO vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Talgo'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.


Talgo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Talgo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Talgo 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.725/2.47
=1.10

* 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.

Talgo's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Talgo's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=1.673/128.4000*128.4000
=1.673

Current CPI (Dec25) = 128.4000.

Talgo Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 2.147 101.842 2.707
201712 2.296 102.975 2.863
201812 2.417 104.193 2.979
201912 2.328 105.015 2.846
202012 2.096 104.456 2.576
202112 2.335 111.298 2.694
202212 2.295 117.650 2.505
202312 2.258 121.300 2.390
202412 1.388 124.753 1.429
202512 1.673 128.400 1.673

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 1.10 mean?
Talgo (XMAD:TLGO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.10 as of Jul. 18, 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 Talgo and its competitors. This is 511% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Talgo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Talgo ranks #317 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Talgo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Talgo's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.10 is 511% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 1.60. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Talgo's value of 1.10 is 11.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Talgo ranks #317 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Talgo has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Talgo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Talgo ranks #317 out of 738 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Talgo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Talgo's value of 1.10 is 11.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Talgo's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Talgo 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.24, based on 738 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. Talgo's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.10 is 11.3% 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 Talgo and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Talgo's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10, which is 511% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Talgo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talgo (XMAD:TLGO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.05, compared to a current price of €2.73 — trading 32.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10, which is 511% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 11.3% below the Transportation industry median of 1.24. Talgo's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 Talgo (XMAD:TLGO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10 as of Jul. 18, 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 Talgo (XMAD:TLGO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talgo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.73 is trading 32.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.05. GuruFocus considers Talgo to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XMAD:TLGO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.10 (511% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
  • GF Value™: €4.05 vs. price of €2.73 (32.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.3% below the Transportation median (#317 of 738)

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


Talgo Business Description

Other Exchanges 0R99:UKXTG:Germany
Address Paseo del tren Talgo, 2, Las Matas, Madrid, ESP, 28290
Talgo SA is a Spain-based company engaged in the design and manufacture of rolling stock. It operates in three business segments: Rolling stock, which accounts for the majority of revenue; Auxiliary machines & Others; and General. The Rolling stock segment is responsible for train production, as well as for the maintenance of trains that use the company's technology. The Auxiliary Machines & Others segment provides the manufacture and technical service of lathes, as well as the sale of related spare parts. The company's product range comprises high-speed rolling stock, intercity trains, and locomotives, among others. Talgo's geographical segments are Spain, the Rest of Europe, America, the Middle East & North Africa, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and APAC.
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