Wheaton Precious Metals (XSWX:WPM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 39.12 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 1011% Above Median

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XSWX:WPM Wheaton Precious Metals Corp XSWX:WPM
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Price CHF119.32
GF Value CHF143.03
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What is Wheaton Precious Metals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Wheaton Precious Metals XSWX:WPM +2.90% 92 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 39.12 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 1011% above its 10-year median of 3.52. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WPM with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF143.03. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,516 Metals & Mining companies, Wheaton Precious Metals ranks worse than 90.17% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Wheaton Precious Metals's current share price is CHF119.32. Wheaton Precious Metals's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3.05. Wheaton Precious Metals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 39.12.

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

XSWX:WPM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.92   Med: 3.52   Max: 10.97
Current: 9.73

During the past years, Wheaton Precious Metals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.97. The lowest was 1.92. And the median was 3.52.

XSWX:WPM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.17% of 1516 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.51 vs XSWX:WPM: 9.73

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.

Wheaton Precious Metals's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF17.055. 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 CHF3.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Wheaton Precious Metals  (XSWX:WPM) 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.


Wheaton Precious Metals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Wheaton Precious Metals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wheaton Precious Metals'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.

Wheaton Precious Metals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Wheaton Precious Metals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Wheaton Precious Metals 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 6.17 7.77 7.96 8.78 7.49

XSWX:WPM vs NEM, AU, RGLD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Wheaton Precious Metals'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.


Wheaton Precious Metals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Wheaton Precious Metals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wheaton Precious Metals 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.

Wheaton Precious Metals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=119.32/3.05
=39.12

* 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.

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

For example, Wheaton Precious Metals'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)
=17.055/133.5265*133.5265
=17.055

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Wheaton Precious Metals Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.947 101.765 14.364
201612 11.407 101.449 15.014
201703 11.287 102.634 14.684
201706 11.019 103.029 14.281
201709 11.025 103.345 14.245
201712 10.923 103.345 14.113
201803 10.545 105.004 13.409
201806 11.683 105.557 14.779
201809 11.314 105.636 14.301
201812 11.545 105.399 14.626
201903 11.744 106.979 14.658
201906 11.317 107.690 14.032
201909 11.522 107.611 14.297
201912 11.677 107.769 14.468
202003 11.210 107.927 13.869
202006 11.478 108.401 14.138
202009 11.305 108.164 13.956
202012 11.295 108.559 13.893
202103 12.037 110.298 14.572
202106 11.982 111.720 14.321
202109 12.299 112.905 14.545
202112 12.767 113.774 14.984
202203 13.077 117.646 14.842
202206 13.783 120.806 15.234
202209 14.103 120.648 15.608
202212 13.836 120.964 15.273
202303 14.145 122.702 15.393
202306 13.609 124.203 14.631
202309 13.590 125.230 14.490
202312 13.334 125.072 14.235
202403 13.877 126.258 14.676
202406 14.107 127.522 14.771
202409 13.558 127.285 14.223
202412 14.267 127.364 14.957
202503 14.537 129.181 15.026
202506 13.840 129.892 14.227
202509 14.191 130.287 14.544
202512 15.253 130.366 15.623
202603 16.026 132.262 16.179
202606 17.055 133.527 17.055

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 39.12 mean?
Wheaton Precious Metals (XSWX:WPM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 39.12 as of Aug. 21, 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 Wheaton Precious Metals and its competitors. This is 1011% above median its historical median of 3.52. Over the past decade, Wheaton Precious Metals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.92 to 10.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Wheaton Precious Metals ranks #1367 out of 1516 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is Wheaton Precious Metals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Wheaton Precious Metals' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 39.12 is 1011% above median its 10-year median of 3.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 10.97. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Wheaton Precious Metals' value of 39.12 is 2490.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wheaton Precious Metals ranks #1367 out of 1516 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wheaton Precious Metals has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wheaton Precious Metals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Wheaton Precious Metals ranks #1367 out of 1516 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Wheaton Precious Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Wheaton Precious Metals' value of 39.12 is 2490.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Wheaton Precious Metals' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.92 to 10.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.52 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Wheaton Precious Metals 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.51, based on 1,516 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. Wheaton Precious Metals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 39.12 is 2490.7% 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 Wheaton Precious Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining 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. Wheaton Precious Metals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 39.12, which is 1011% above median its own 10-year median of 3.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wheaton Precious Metals stock overvalued right now?
Wheaton Precious Metals (XSWX:WPM) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 39.12. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF143.03, compared to a current price of CHF119.32 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 39.12, which is 1011% above median its 10-year median of 3.52 and 2490.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.51. Wheaton Precious Metals' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 Wheaton Precious Metals (XSWX:WPM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 39.12 as of Aug. 21, 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 Wheaton Precious Metals (XSWX:WPM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wheaton Precious Metals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF119.32 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF143.03.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:WPM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 39.12 (1011% above median its 10-year median of 3.52)
  • GF Value™: CHF143.03 vs. price of CHF119.32 (16.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2490.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#1367 of 1516)

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


Wheaton Precious Metals Business Description

Address 1021 West Hastings Street, Suite 3500, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 0C3
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp is a precious metal streaming company. Its geographical segment includes: North America; Europe; South America; and Africa. It generates its revenue from the sale of precious metals (gold, silver and palladium) and cobalt.
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