BCO (The Brink's Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 15.78 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 89% Above Median

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BCO The Brink's Co BCO
88 GF Score
Price $106.20
GF Value $112.99
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is The Brink's Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Brink's Co BCO +0.69% 88 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.78 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 8.33. GuruFocus rates BCO with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $112.99 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 687 Business Services companies, The Brink's Co ranks worse than 98.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-09), The Brink's Co's current share price is $106.20. The Brink's Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.73. The Brink's Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 15.78.

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

BCO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.68   Med: 8.33   Max: 19.69
Current: 15.67

During the past years, The Brink's Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 19.69. The lowest was 2.68. And the median was 8.33.

BCO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
98.54% of 687 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.54 vs BCO: 15.67

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.

The Brink's Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.540. 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 $6.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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The Brink's Co  (NYSE:BCO) 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.


The Brink's Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Brink's Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Brink's 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.

The Brink's Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Brink's Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.23 6.90 11.55 13.47 17.54

The Brink's Co 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 13.19 17.38 17.54 15.46 14.04

BCO vs BRC, GEO, ADT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, The Brink's 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.


The Brink's Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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The Brink's 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.

The Brink's Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=106.20/6.73
=15.78

* 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.

The Brink's Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, The Brink's Co'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)
=7.54/333.9520*333.9520
=7.540

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

The Brink's Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 7.497 241.428 10.370
201612 6.742 241.432 9.326
201703 7.873 243.801 10.784
201706 8.399 244.955 11.451
201709 9.077 246.819 12.281
201712 6.285 246.524 8.514
201803 6.721 249.554 8.994
201806 4.373 251.989 5.795
201809 4.411 252.439 5.835
201812 3.093 251.233 4.111
201903 3.313 254.202 4.352
201906 3.884 256.143 5.064
201909 3.384 256.759 4.401
201912 3.828 256.974 4.975
202003 1.313 258.115 1.699
202006 2.204 257.797 2.855
202009 1.822 260.280 2.338
202012 2.602 260.474 3.336
202103 2.008 264.877 2.532
202106 3.494 271.696 4.295
202109 2.473 274.310 3.011
202112 2.595 278.802 3.108
202203 5.042 287.504 5.857
202206 5.095 296.311 5.742
202209 4.340 296.808 4.883
202212 9.657 296.797 10.866
202303 10.319 301.836 11.417
202306 11.666 305.109 12.769
202309 10.216 307.789 11.084
202312 8.930 306.746 9.722
202403 8.888 312.332 9.503
202406 7.251 314.175 7.707
202409 6.341 315.301 6.716
202412 4.310 315.605 4.561
202503 4.820 319.799 5.033
202506 6.091 322.561 6.306
202509 6.454 324.800 6.636
202512 6.757 324.054 6.963
202603 6.365 330.213 6.437
202606 7.540 333.952 7.540

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 15.78 mean?
The Brink's Co (BCO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.78 as of Sep. 09, 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 The Brink's Co and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 8.33. Over the past decade, The Brink's Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.68 to 19.69. According to the industry distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #677 out of 687 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 98.5%.
Is The Brink's Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Brink's Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.78 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 8.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.68 to a high of 19.69. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. The Brink's Co's value of 15.78 is 924.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #677 out of 687 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Brink's Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Brink's Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRC and GEO?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #677 out of 687 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Brink's Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. The Brink's Co's value of 15.78 is 924.7% above this benchmark. Historically, The Brink's Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.68 to 19.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.33 vs. the industry median of 1.54, The Brink's Co 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.54, based on 687 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. The Brink's Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 15.78 is 924.7% 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 The Brink's Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Brink's Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.78, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 8.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Brink's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co (BCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $112.99, compared to a current price of $106.20 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.78, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 8.33 and 924.7% above the Business Services industry median of 1.54. The Brink's Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 The Brink's Co (BCO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 15.78 as of Sep. 09, 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 The Brink's Co (BCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $106.20 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $112.99. GuruFocus considers The Brink's Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BCO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 15.78 (89% above median its 10-year median of 8.33)
  • GF Value™: $112.99 vs. price of $106.20 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 924.7% above the Business Services median (#677 of 687)

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


The Brink's Co Business Description

Other Exchanges PTY:Germany
Address 1801 Bayberry Court, P.O. Box 18100, Richmond, VA, USA, 23226-8100
The Brink's Co is a provider of secure logistics and security solutions for cash and other valuables. Its segments include: North America segment includes operations in the U.S. and Canada, including the Brink's Global Services (BGS) line of business; Latin America segment consists operations in Latin American countries where it has an ownership interest, including the BGS line of business; Europe segment includes total operations in European countries that provide services outside of the BGS line of business; and Rest of World segment consists operations in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It also includes total operations in European countries that provide BGS services and BGS activity in Latin American countries. It derives maximum revenue from the North America segment.
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