Orascom Construction (ADX:ORAS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.34 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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ADX:ORAS Orascom Construction PLC ADX:ORAS
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What is Orascom Construction Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Orascom Construction ADX:ORAS -0.04% 52 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 1.76. GuruFocus rates ADX:ORAS with a GF Score™ of 52/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,361 Construction companies, Orascom Construction ranks worse than 72.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Orascom Construction's current share price is د.إ49.82. Orascom Construction's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ21.26. Orascom Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.34.

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

ADX:ORAS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.45   Med: 1.76   Max: 2.62
Current: 2.34

During the past years, Orascom Construction's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.62. The lowest was 1.45. And the median was 1.76.

ADX:ORAS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
72.15% of 1361 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs ADX:ORAS: 2.34

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.

Orascom Construction's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ29.888. 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 د.إ21.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Orascom Construction  (ADX:ORAS) 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.


Orascom Construction Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Orascom Construction Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orascom Construction'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.

Orascom Construction Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Orascom Construction Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Orascom Construction Quarterly Data
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ADX:ORAS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Orascom Construction'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.


Orascom Construction Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Orascom Construction 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.

Orascom Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=49.82/21.26
=2.34

* 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.

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

For example, Orascom Construction'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)
=29.888/330.2130*330.2130
=29.888

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Orascom Construction Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.876 241.018 20.381
201609 16.039 241.428 21.937
201612 8.080 241.432 11.051
201703 9.128 243.801 12.363
201706 10.373 244.955 13.983
201709 11.524 246.819 15.418
201712 11.257 246.524 15.078
201803 12.015 249.554 15.898
201806 12.185 251.989 15.968
201809 12.940 252.439 16.927
201812 13.585 251.233 17.856
201903 14.865 254.202 19.310
201906 15.214 256.143 19.613
201909 15.601 256.759 20.064
201912 17.044 256.974 21.902
202003 17.516 258.115 22.409
202006 16.988 257.797 21.760
202009 18.727 260.280 23.759
202012 18.743 260.474 23.761
202103 19.227 264.877 23.970
202106 19.249 271.696 23.395
202109 19.919 274.310 23.978
202112 20.083 278.802 23.786
202203 19.624 287.504 22.539
202206 19.759 296.311 22.020
202209 19.498 296.808 21.692
202212 20.498 296.797 22.806
202303 19.476 301.836 21.307
202306 22.063 305.109 23.878
202309 22.593 307.789 24.239
202312 22.956 306.746 24.712
202403 22.319 312.332 23.597
202406 21.776 314.175 22.888
202409 21.173 315.301 22.174
202412 20.704 315.605 21.662
202503 21.726 319.799 22.433
202506 24.148 322.561 24.721
202509 25.258 324.800 25.679
202512 29.065 324.054 29.617
202603 29.888 330.213 29.888

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 2.34 mean?
Orascom Construction (ADX:ORAS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 as of Jul. 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 Orascom Construction and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 1.76. Over the past decade, Orascom Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.45 to 2.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Orascom Construction ranks #982 out of 1361 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is Orascom Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Orascom Construction's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 1.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.45 to a high of 2.62. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Orascom Construction's value of 2.34 is 98.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orascom Construction ranks #982 out of 1361 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orascom Construction has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orascom Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Orascom Construction ranks #982 out of 1361 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Orascom Construction in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Orascom Construction's value of 2.34 is 98.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Orascom Construction's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.45 to 2.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.76 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Orascom Construction 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.18, based on 1,361 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. Orascom Construction's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34 is 98.3% 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 Orascom Construction and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orascom Construction's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 1.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orascom Construction stock overvalued right now?
Orascom Construction (ADX:ORAS) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.34. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 1.76 and 98.3% above the Construction industry median of 1.18. Orascom Construction's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Orascom Construction (ADX:ORAS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.34 as of Jul. 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.

Orascom Construction Business Description

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Address Tamouh Tower, Al Reem Island, Floor 15, Room. 1501, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, ARE
Orascom Construction PLC is an engineering company in the United Arab Emirates. Its area of operations are infrastructure, industrial and commercial projects predominantly in the Middle East and also in North Africa, the United States and the Pacific Rim regions. The company's brands comprise Orascom, Contrack Watts, The Weirz Company, The Besix Group, Concessions and Investments, Construction Materials and Property Management.
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