BVVBY (Bureau Veritas) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.25 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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BVVBY Bureau Veritas SA BVVBY
84 GF Score
Price $61.20
GF Value $69.91
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Bureau Veritas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bureau Veritas BVVBY -0.10% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.25 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 8.83. GuruFocus rates BVVBY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $69.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Business Services companies, Bureau Veritas ranks worse than 92.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Bureau Veritas's current share price is $61.20. Bureau Veritas's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $8.44. Bureau Veritas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.25.

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

BVVBY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.69   Med: 8.83   Max: 11.87
Current: 7.61

During the past 13 years, Bureau Veritas's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.87. The lowest was 6.69. And the median was 8.83.

BVVBY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.73% of 729 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs BVVBY: 7.61

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.

Bureau Veritas's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $9.032. 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 $8.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Bureau Veritas  (OTCPK:BVVBY) 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.


Bureau Veritas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bureau Veritas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bureau Veritas'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.

Bureau Veritas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bureau Veritas Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bureau Veritas Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 6.91 0.00 8.41 0.00 7.55

BVVBY vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Bureau Veritas'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.


Bureau Veritas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Bureau Veritas 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.

Bureau Veritas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=61.20/8.44
=7.25

* 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.

Bureau Veritas's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Bureau Veritas's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=9.032/120.9000*120.9000
=9.032

Current CPI (Dec25) = 120.9000.

Bureau Veritas Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 5.784 100.650 6.948
201712 5.265 101.850 6.250
201812 5.007 103.470 5.850
201912 6.273 104.980 7.224
202012 6.705 104.960 7.723
202112 8.183 107.850 9.173
202212 8.723 114.160 9.238
202312 9.309 118.390 9.506
202412 9.206 119.950 9.279
202512 9.032 120.900 9.032

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 7.25 mean?
Bureau Veritas (BVVBY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.25 as of Jul. 25, 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 Bureau Veritas and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 8.83. Over the past decade, Bureau Veritas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.69 to 11.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #676 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is Bureau Veritas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bureau Veritas' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.25 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 8.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.69 to a high of 11.87. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Bureau Veritas' value of 7.25 is 364.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #676 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bureau Veritas has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bureau Veritas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #676 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bureau Veritas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Bureau Veritas' value of 7.25 is 364.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bureau Veritas' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.69 to 11.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.83 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Bureau Veritas 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 1.56, 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. Bureau Veritas's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.25 is 364.7% 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 Bureau Veritas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bureau Veritas's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.25, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 8.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bureau Veritas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas (BVVBY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $69.91, compared to a current price of $61.20 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.25, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 8.83 and 364.7% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. Bureau Veritas' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Bureau Veritas (BVVBY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.25 as of Jul. 25, 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 Bureau Veritas (BVVBY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $61.20 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $69.91. GuruFocus considers Bureau Veritas to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BVVBY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.25 (18% below median its 10-year median of 8.83)
  • GF Value™: $69.91 vs. price of $61.20 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 364.7% above the Business Services median (#676 of 729)

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


Bureau Veritas Business Description

Address Tour Alto, 4 Place des Saisons, Courbevoie, FRA, 92400
Bureau Veritas is a testing, inspection, and certification company. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites and equipment, and certifying products and systems to maintain global standards. Bureau Veritas is one of a handful of companies in the TIC sector that operate globally across numerous industries, including marine, industry, commodities, construction, and consumer products. Bureau Veritas was listed in 2007; it was previously privately owned by the Wendel Group, which retains a significant holding.
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