Orascom Construction (CAI:ORAS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 14.26 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 715% Above Median

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

Orascom Construction CAI:ORAS +0.09% 48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.26 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 715% above its 10-year median of 1.75. GuruFocus rates CAI:ORAS with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, Orascom Construction ranks worse than 71.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Orascom Construction's current share price is E£682.650024. Orascom Construction's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was E£47.86. Orascom Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 14.26.

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

CAI:ORAS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.45   Med: 1.75   Max: 2.62
Current: 2.28

During the past years, Orascom Construction's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.62. The lowest was 1.45. And the median was 1.75.

CAI:ORAS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
71.01% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.19 vs CAI:ORAS: 2.28

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 E£386.685. 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 E£47.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Orascom Construction  (CAI: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
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Orascom Construction Quarterly Data
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CAI: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
=682.650024/47.86
=14.26

* 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)
=386.685/330.2130*330.2130
=386.685

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Orascom Construction Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 35.922 241.018 49.216
201609 38.732 241.428 52.976
201612 40.745 241.432 55.728
201703 43.993 243.801 59.586
201706 51.097 244.955 68.882
201709 55.428 246.819 74.156
201712 54.540 246.524 73.055
201803 57.665 249.554 76.303
201806 59.308 251.989 77.719
201809 63.087 252.439 82.523
201812 66.251 251.233 87.078
201903 70.362 254.202 91.402
201906 69.323 256.143 89.369
201909 69.660 256.759 89.588
201912 74.629 256.974 95.899
202003 74.954 258.115 95.891
202006 74.714 257.797 95.701
202009 80.437 260.280 102.049
202012 80.099 260.474 101.545
202103 82.265 264.877 102.557
202106 82.110 271.696 99.795
202109 85.194 274.310 102.556
202112 85.910 278.802 101.752
202203 89.409 287.504 102.691
202206 100.691 296.311 112.211
202209 102.904 296.808 114.486
202212 137.506 296.797 152.988
202303 163.308 301.836 178.661
202306 185.587 305.109 200.857
202309 190.074 307.789 203.922
202312 193.215 306.746 207.997
202403 274.234 312.332 289.934
202406 282.868 314.175 297.308
202409 279.328 315.301 292.539
202412 285.055 315.605 298.249
202503 299.273 319.799 309.019
202506 328.198 322.561 335.984
202509 331.470 324.800 336.994
202512 376.039 324.054 383.186
202603 386.685 330.213 386.685

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 14.26 mean?
Orascom Construction (CAI:ORAS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.26 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 Orascom Construction and its competitors. This is 715% above median its historical median of 1.75. 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 #965 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Orascom Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Orascom Construction's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.26 is 715% above median its 10-year median of 1.75. 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 1.19. Orascom Construction's value of 14.26 is 1098.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orascom Construction ranks #965 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orascom Construction has a GF Score™ of 48/100, 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 #965 out of 1359 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 1.19. Orascom Construction's value of 14.26 is 1098.3% 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 1.75 vs. the industry median of 1.19, 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 1.19, based on 1,359 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 14.26 is 1098.3% 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 1.19 — 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 14.26, which is 715% above median its own 10-year median of 1.75. 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 (CAI:ORAS) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.26. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.26, which is 715% above median its 10-year median of 1.75 and 1098.3% above the Construction industry median of 1.19. Orascom Construction's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 (CAI:ORAS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.26 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.

Orascom Construction Business Description

Other Exchanges ORAS:United Arab Emirates
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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