CBRE (CBRE Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.36 (As of Sep. 20, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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What is CBRE Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CBRE Group CBRE +0.13% 95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.36 as of Sep. 20, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 6.52. GuruFocus rates CBRE with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $161.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,300 Real Estate companies, CBRE Group ranks worse than 96.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-20), CBRE Group's current share price is $139.50. CBRE Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $26.02. CBRE Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.36.

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

CBRE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.75   Med: 6.52   Max: 8.87
Current: 5.74

During the past years, CBRE Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.87. The lowest was 3.75. And the median was 6.52.

CBRE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.85% of 1300 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.66 vs CBRE: 5.74

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.

CBRE Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $31.651. 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 $26.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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CBRE Group  (NYSE:CBRE) 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.


CBRE Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CBRE Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CBRE 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.

CBRE Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CBRE Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CBRE Group Quarterly Data
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CBRE vs BEKE, JLL, CSGP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, CBRE 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.


CBRE Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CBRE Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CBRE 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=139.50/26.019
=5.36

* 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.

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

For example, CBRE Group'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)
=31.651/333.9520*333.9520
=31.651

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

CBRE Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.840 241.428 12.228
201612 9.064 241.432 12.537
201703 9.643 243.801 13.209
201706 10.603 244.955 14.455
201709 11.347 246.819 15.353
201712 12.298 246.524 16.659
201803 13.006 249.554 17.405
201806 13.293 251.989 17.617
201809 14.000 252.439 18.521
201812 14.870 251.233 19.766
201903 15.476 254.202 20.331
201906 16.028 256.143 20.897
201909 16.557 256.759 21.535
201912 18.740 256.974 24.354
202003 18.409 258.115 23.818
202006 18.748 257.797 24.286
202009 19.659 260.280 25.223
202012 22.367 260.474 28.677
202103 22.791 264.877 28.734
202106 24.197 271.696 29.741
202109 25.103 274.310 30.561
202112 28.116 278.802 33.678
202203 28.168 287.504 32.719
202206 27.614 296.311 31.122
202209 27.250 296.808 30.660
202212 27.670 296.797 31.134
202303 27.808 301.836 30.767
202306 28.608 305.109 31.312
202309 27.763 307.789 30.123
202312 29.739 306.746 32.377
202403 29.643 312.332 31.695
202406 29.983 314.175 31.870
202409 31.228 315.301 33.075
202412 30.432 315.605 32.201
202503 30.055 319.799 31.385
202506 30.226 322.561 31.293
202509 31.230 324.800 32.110
202512 32.550 324.054 33.544
202603 31.782 330.213 32.142
202606 31.651 333.952 31.651

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 5.36 mean?
CBRE Group (CBRE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.36 as of Sep. 20, 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 CBRE Group and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 6.52. Over the past decade, CBRE Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.75 to 8.87. According to the industry distribution chart, CBRE Group ranks #1259 out of 1300 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is CBRE Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CBRE Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.36 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 6.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.75 to a high of 8.87. The Real Estate industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66. CBRE Group's value of 5.36 is 712.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CBRE Group ranks #1259 out of 1300 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CBRE Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CBRE Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BEKE and JLL?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CBRE Group ranks #1259 out of 1300 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CBRE Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66. CBRE Group's value of 5.36 is 712.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CBRE Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.75 to 8.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.52 vs. the industry median of 0.66, CBRE Group 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 Real Estate company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.66, based on 1,300 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. CBRE Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.36 is 712.1% 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 CBRE Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CBRE Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.36, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 6.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CBRE Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBRE Group (CBRE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $161.22, compared to a current price of $139.50 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.36, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 6.52 and 712.1% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.66. CBRE Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 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 CBRE Group (CBRE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.36 as of Sep. 20, 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 CBRE Group (CBRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CBRE Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $139.50 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $161.22. GuruFocus considers CBRE Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CBRE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.36 (18% below median its 10-year median of 6.52)
  • GF Value™: $161.22 vs. price of $139.50 (13.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 712.1% above the Real Estate median (#1259 of 1300)

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


CBRE Group Business Description

Address 2121 North Pearl Street, Suite 300, Dallas, TX, USA, 75201
CBRE Group provides a wide range of real estate services to owners, occupants, and investors worldwide, including leasing, property and project management, and capital markets advisory. CBRE's investment management arm managed over $155 billion (at year-end 2025) for clients across diverse public and private real estate strategies.
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