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EsvalXSGO:ESVAL-C Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.03 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.03. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 428 Utilities - Regulated companies, Esval ranks better than 99.77% on this metric.
As of today (2026-08-17), Esval's current share price is CLP0.035. Esval's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP1.40. Esval's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Esval's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:ESVAL-C'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.03
Current: 0.02
During the past years, Esval's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.03. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.03.
XSGO:ESVAL-C's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 99.77% of 428
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.525
vs XSGO:ESVAL-C: 0.02
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.
Esval's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP0.036. 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 CLP1.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Esval (XSGO:ESVAL-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.
Esval Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Esval Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Esval'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.
XSGO:ESVAL-C vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Esval'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.
Esval Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Esval's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Esval's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
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.
Esval's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 0.03 mean?
Esval (XSGO:ESVAL-C) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.03 as of Aug. 17, 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 Esval and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, Esval's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Esval ranks #1 out of 428 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Esval's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Esval's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.03 is near median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.03. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Esval's value of 0.03 is 98% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Esval ranks #1 out of 428 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Esval's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Esval ranks #1 out of 428 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Esval in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. Esval's value of 0.03 is 98% below this benchmark. Historically, Esval's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 1.53, Esval 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 1.53, based on 428 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. Esval's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.03 is 98% 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 Esval and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Esval's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Esval stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Esval (XSGO:ESVAL-C) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP0.04, compared to a current price of CLP0.04 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 98% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.53. 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 Esval (XSGO:ESVAL-C), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.03 as of Aug. 17, 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.
Esval SA is a Chile-based company engaged in producing and distributing drinking water. It also collects, treats, and disposes of wastewater, and provides other related services. The other services offered by the company include shutoff and replacement, fixed charges for taps, postal delivery, sales of drinking water in cisterns, treatment of excess sewage, etc. It manages operations through two operating segments, the Coquimbo Region segment and the Valparaso Region segment. The company derives its maximum revenue from the sale of drinking water.
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