CCJ (Cameco) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.81 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 334% Above Median

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Price $90.90
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What is Cameco Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cameco CCJ -0.34% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.81 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 334% above its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates CCJ with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 133 Other Energy Sources companies, Cameco ranks worse than 96.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Cameco's current share price is $90.90. Cameco's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.63. Cameco's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.81.

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

CCJ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65   Med: 1.8   Max: 11.19
Current: 8.67

During the past years, Cameco's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.19. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.80.

CCJ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.24% of 133 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs CCJ: 8.67

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.

Cameco's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.545. 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 $11.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Cameco  (NYSE:CCJ) 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.


Cameco Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cameco Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cameco'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.

Cameco Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cameco Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Cameco 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 6.44 7.29 7.98 9.39 8.76

CCJ vs UEC, LEU, UROY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Uranium subindustry, Cameco'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.


Cameco Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Cameco's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cameco 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.

Cameco's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=90.90/11.632
=7.81

* 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.

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

For example, Cameco'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)
=11.545/133.5265*133.5265
=11.545

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Cameco Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.474 101.765 13.743
201612 9.907 101.449 13.040
201703 9.896 102.634 12.875
201706 10.013 103.029 12.977
201709 9.996 103.345 12.915
201712 9.800 103.345 12.662
201803 9.642 105.004 12.261
201806 9.291 105.557 11.753
201809 9.449 105.636 11.944
201812 9.238 105.399 11.703
201903 9.382 106.979 11.710
201906 9.541 107.690 11.830
201909 9.359 107.611 11.613
201912 9.732 107.769 12.058
202003 8.715 107.927 10.782
202006 9.122 108.401 11.236
202009 9.219 108.164 11.381
202012 9.822 108.559 12.081
202103 9.954 110.298 12.050
202106 10.027 111.720 11.984
202109 9.640 112.905 11.401
202112 9.638 113.774 11.311
202203 9.820 117.646 11.146
202206 9.613 120.806 10.625
202209 8.931 120.648 9.884
202212 9.958 120.964 10.992
202303 10.164 122.702 11.061
202306 10.419 124.203 11.201
202309 10.418 125.230 11.108
202312 10.645 125.072 11.365
202403 10.402 126.258 11.001
202406 10.403 127.522 10.893
202409 10.562 127.285 11.080
202412 10.166 127.364 10.658
202503 10.362 129.181 10.711
202506 11.348 129.892 11.666
202509 11.192 130.287 11.470
202512 11.565 130.366 11.845
202603 11.623 132.262 11.734
202606 11.545 133.527 11.545

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 7.81 mean?
Cameco (CCJ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.81 as of Sep. 16, 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 Cameco and its competitors. This is 334% above median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, Cameco's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 11.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Cameco ranks #128 out of 133 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 96.2%.
Is Cameco's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cameco's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.81 is 334% above median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 11.19. The Other Energy Sources industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Cameco's value of 7.81 is 567.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cameco ranks #128 out of 133 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cameco has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cameco's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UEC and LEU?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Cameco ranks #128 out of 133 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cameco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Cameco's value of 7.81 is 567.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Cameco's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 11.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Cameco 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.17, based on 133 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. Cameco's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.81 is 567.5% 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 Cameco and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cameco's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.81, which is 334% above median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cameco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cameco (CCJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $68.06, compared to a current price of $90.90 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.81, which is 334% above median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 567.5% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 1.17. Cameco's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Cameco (CCJ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.81 as of Sep. 16, 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 Cameco (CCJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cameco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $90.90 is trading 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $68.06. GuruFocus considers Cameco to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CCJ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.81 (334% above median its 10-year median of 1.80)
  • GF Value™: $68.06 vs. price of $90.90 (33.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 567.5% above the Other Energy Sources median (#128 of 133)

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


Cameco Business Description

Address 11th Street West, Suite 2121, Saskatoon, SK, CAN, S7M 1J3
Cameco Corp is a provider of uranium needed to generate clean, reliable baseload electricity around the globe and is one of those uranium producers. It has three reportable segments: Uranium, Fuel Services, and Westinghouse, deriving maximum revenue from the Westinghouse segment. The Uranium segment involves the exploration for, mining, milling, purchase, and sale of uranium concentrate, while the Fuel Services segment involves the refining, conversion, and fabrication of uranium concentrate and the purchase and sale of conversion services. Westinghouse Electric Company provides products and services to nuclear reactors, including outage and maintenance services, engineering support, instrumentation and controls equipment, plant modification, and components and parts.
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