Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.27 (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — 65% Above Median


ASX:ASH Ashley Services Group Ltd ASX:ASH
57 GF Score
Price A$0.28
GF Value A$0.24
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Ashley Services Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ashley Services Group ASX:ASH 57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Business Services companies, Ashley Services Group ranks better than 58.71% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-01), Ashley Services Group's current share price is A$0.28. Ashley Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was A$0.22. Ashley Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.27.

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

ASX:ASH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 0.77   Max: 1.22
Current: 1.18

During the past 11 years, Ashley Services Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.22. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.77.

ASX:ASH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
58.71% of 729 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.55 vs ASX:ASH: 1.18

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.

Ashley Services Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was A$0.216. 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 A$0.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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Ashley Services Group  (ASX:ASH) 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.


Ashley Services Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ashley Services Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ashley Services Group'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.

Ashley Services Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ashley Services Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ashley Services Group Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:ASH vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Ashley Services Group'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.


Ashley Services Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Ashley Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ashley Services Group 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.

Ashley Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.28/0.22
=1.27

* 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.

Ashley Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, Ashley Services Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun25)
=0.216/131.5506*131.5506
=0.216

Current CPI (Jun25) = 131.5506.

Ashley Services Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.181 0.000
201706 0.139 0.000
201806 0.172 0.000
201906 0.185 0.000
202006 0.179 0.000
202106 0.198 0.000
202206 0.219 0.000
202306 0.235 0.000
202406 0.211 0.000
202506 0.216 131.551 0.216

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 1.27 mean?
Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.27 as of Jul. 01, 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 Ashley Services Group and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Ashley Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashley Services Group ranks #301 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Ashley Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ashley Services Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.27 is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.22. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. Ashley Services Group's value of 1.27 is 18.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashley Services Group ranks #301 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ashley Services Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashley Services Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Ashley Services Group ranks #301 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Ashley Services Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. Ashley Services Group's value of 1.27 is 18.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ashley Services Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 1.55, Ashley Services Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.55, based on 729 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. Ashley Services Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.27 is 18.1% 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 Ashley Services Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashley Services Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashley Services Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.24, compared to a current price of A$0.28 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 18.1% below the Business Services industry median of 1.55. Ashley Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 as of Jul. 01, 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 Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashley Services Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.28 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.24. GuruFocus considers Ashley Services Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ASH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.27 (65% above median its 10-year median of 0.77)
  • GF Value™: A$0.24 vs. price of A$0.28 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.1% below the Business Services median (#301 of 729)

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


Ashley Services Group Business Description

Address 92 Pitt Street, Level 10, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Ashley Services Group Ltd is engaged in staffing services. It is an integrated Labour Hire, Recruitment, and Training organization that has been delivering workforce management and business improvement programs. The group operates in two operating segments, namely Labour hire and Training. The group derives maximum revenue from providing Labour hire services. The organization operates in Australia.
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