Essbio (XSGO:ESSBIO-C) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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XSGO:ESSBIO-C Essbio SA XSGO:ESSBIO-C
59 GF Score
Price CLP9.99
GF Value CLP13.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Essbio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Essbio XSGO:ESSBIO-C 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates XSGO:ESSBIO-C with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP13.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 425 Utilities - Regulated companies, Essbio ranks better than 73.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Essbio's current share price is CLP9.99. Essbio's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP12.25. Essbio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.82.

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

XSGO:ESSBIO-C' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81   Med: 0.86   Max: 1.19
Current: 0.82

During the past years, Essbio's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.19. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 0.86.

XSGO:ESSBIO-C's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.65% of 425 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.49 vs XSGO:ESSBIO-C: 0.82

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.

Essbio's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP15.603. 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 CLP12.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Essbio  (XSGO:ESSBIO-C) 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.


Essbio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Essbio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Essbio'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.

Essbio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Essbio 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 0.99 0.86 0.83 0.82 0.82

Essbio 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 0.81 0.82 0.81 0.82 0.82

XSGO:ESSBIO-C vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Essbio'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.


Essbio Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

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

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


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Essbio 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.99/12.25
=0.82

* 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.

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

For example, Essbio'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)
=15.603/160.1900*160.1900
=15.603

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 160.1900.

Essbio Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 13.873 103.965 21.376
201609 13.938 104.521 21.362
201612 14.121 104.532 21.640
201703 14.457 105.752 21.899
201706 13.970 105.730 21.166
201709 14.055 106.035 21.233
201712 13.907 106.907 20.838
201803 14.159 107.670 21.066
201806 13.630 108.421 20.138
201809 13.673 109.369 20.026
201812 13.483 109.653 19.697
201903 13.772 110.339 19.994
201906 13.660 111.352 19.651
201909 13.714 111.821 19.646
201912 13.611 112.943 19.305
202003 13.889 114.468 19.437
202006 13.991 114.283 19.611
202009 14.026 115.275 19.491
202012 14.125 116.299 19.456
202103 14.379 117.770 19.558
202106 14.453 118.630 19.516
202109 14.543 121.431 19.185
202112 14.648 124.634 18.827
202203 14.949 128.850 18.585
202206 14.387 133.448 17.270
202209 14.273 138.101 16.556
202212 14.294 140.574 16.289
202303 14.582 143.145 16.318
202306 14.537 143.538 16.223
202309 14.691 145.172 16.211
202312 14.756 146.109 16.178
202403 15.123 148.551 16.308
202406 14.086 149.592 15.084
202409 14.151 151.212 14.991
202412 14.322 152.774 15.017
202503 14.724 155.783 15.141
202506 14.826 155.754 15.248
202509 14.896 157.870 15.115
202512 15.178 158.040 15.384
202603 15.603 160.190 15.603

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 0.82 mean?
Essbio (XSGO:ESSBIO-C) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 as of Sep. 15, 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 Essbio and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Essbio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Essbio ranks #112 out of 425 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Essbio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Essbio's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is near median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 1.19. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49. Essbio's value of 0.82 is 45% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essbio ranks #112 out of 425 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Essbio has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essbio's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Essbio ranks #112 out of 425 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Essbio in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49. Essbio's value of 0.82 is 45% below this benchmark. Historically, Essbio's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 1.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 1.49, Essbio 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.49, based on 425 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. Essbio's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 45% 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 Essbio and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essbio's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essbio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essbio (XSGO:ESSBIO-C) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP13.68, compared to a current price of CLP9.99 — trading 27% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 45% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.49. Essbio's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 Essbio (XSGO:ESSBIO-C), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Sep. 15, 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 Essbio (XSGO:ESSBIO-C) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essbio stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CLP9.99 is trading 27% below its estimated GF Value™ of CLP13.68. GuruFocus considers Essbio to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSGO:ESSBIO-C:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (near median its 10-year median of 0.86)
  • GF Value™: CLP13.68 vs. price of CLP9.99 (27% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#112 of 425)

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


Essbio Business Description

Address Prat Avenue 199 Tower B, 15th floor, Concepcion, CHL
Essbio SA is a water utility company in Chile. The company is engaged in the production and distribution of drinking water; evacuation and decontamination of sewage and industrial wastewater treatment and technical assistance to rural water systems. It provides Provide high-quality solutions and services in the integral water cycle (potable water, sewage, and decontamination of wastewater) and in the integral management of waste.
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