Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.85 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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ASX:PIC Perpetual Equity Investment Co Ltd ASX:PIC
59 GF Score
Price A$1.17
GF Value A$1.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Perpetual Equity Investment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Perpetual Equity Investment Co ASX:PIC 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates ASX:PIC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Asset Management companies, Perpetual Equity Investment Co ranks worse than 50.3% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current share price is A$1.17. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was A$1.37. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.85.

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

ASX:PIC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85   Med: 0.9   Max: 0.96
Current: 0.86

During the past 10 years, Perpetual Equity Investment Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.96. The lowest was 0.85. And the median was 0.90.

ASX:PIC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
50.3% of 1002 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.85 vs ASX:PIC: 0.86

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.

Perpetual Equity Investment Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was A$1.247. 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$1.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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Perpetual Equity Investment Co  (ASX:PIC) 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.


Perpetual Equity Investment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Perpetual Equity Investment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Perpetual Equity Investment Co'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.

Perpetual Equity Investment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Perpetual Equity Investment Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Perpetual Equity Investment Co Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:PIC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Perpetual Equity Investment Co'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.


Perpetual Equity Investment Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Perpetual Equity Investment Co 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.

Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.17/1.37
=0.85

* 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.

Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, Perpetual Equity Investment Co'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)
=1.247/131.5506*131.5506
=1.247

Current CPI (Jun25) = 131.5506.

Perpetual Equity Investment Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.008 0.000
201706 1.091 0.000
201806 1.250 0.000
201906 1.114 0.000
202006 1.046 0.000
202106 1.299 0.000
202206 1.196 0.000
202306 1.275 0.000
202406 1.270 0.000
202506 1.247 131.551 1.247

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 0.85 mean?
Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 as of Jul. 14, 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 0.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Perpetual Equity Investment Co ranks #504 out of 1002 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 is near median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 0.96. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's value of 0.85 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perpetual Equity Investment Co ranks #504 out of 1002 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Perpetual Equity Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Perpetual Equity Investment Co ranks #504 out of 1002 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Perpetual Equity Investment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's value of 0.85 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Perpetual Equity Investment Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.85 to 0.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Perpetual Equity Investment Co has consistently been at 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.85, based on 1,002 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. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 is 0% at 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perpetual Equity Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.47, compared to a current price of A$1.17 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 0% at the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Jul. 14, 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perpetual Equity Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.17 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.47. GuruFocus considers Perpetual Equity Investment Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PIC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.85 (near median its 10-year median of 0.90)
  • GF Value™: A$1.47 vs. price of A$1.17 (20.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Asset Management median (#504 of 1002)

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


Perpetual Equity Investment Co Business Description

Address 123 Pitt Street, Level 14, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Perpetual Equity Investment Co Ltd is an investment company. Its investment objective is to provide investors with an income stream and long-term capital growth in excess of its benchmark (the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index) over a minimum 5-year investment period. The company invests in a concentrated and actively managed portfolio of Australian-listed securities with a mid-cap focus and cash, deposit products, and senior debt, together with opportunistic allocations to globally listed securities.
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