CECO (CECO Environmental) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.82 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 540% Above Median

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CECO CECO Environmental Corp CECO
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Price $79.93
GF Value $47.01
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What is CECO Environmental Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CECO Environmental CECO -0.52% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.82 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 540% above its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates CECO with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,286 Industrial Products companies, CECO Environmental ranks worse than 93.04% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), CECO Environmental's current share price is $79.93. CECO Environmental's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.39. CECO Environmental's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 10.82.

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

CECO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64   Med: 1.69   Max: 13.32
Current: 10.82

During the past years, CECO Environmental's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.32. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 1.69.

CECO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.04% of 2286 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.115 vs CECO: 10.82

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.

CECO Environmental's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.711. 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 $7.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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CECO Environmental  (NAS:CECO) 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.


CECO Environmental Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CECO Environmental Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CECO Environmental'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.

CECO Environmental Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CECO Environmental Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CECO Environmental Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 3.14 3.88 7.00 8.22 8.06

CECO vs ZWS, PCT, ERII: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, CECO Environmental'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.


CECO Environmental Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CECO Environmental's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CECO Environmental 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.

CECO Environmental's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=79.93/7.39
=10.82

* 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.

CECO Environmental's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, CECO Environmental'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)
=8.711/330.2130*330.2130
=8.711

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

CECO Environmental Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.101 241.018 9.729
201609 7.188 241.428 9.831
201612 5.542 241.432 7.580
201703 5.495 243.801 7.443
201706 5.643 244.955 7.607
201709 5.702 246.819 7.629
201712 5.375 246.524 7.200
201803 5.601 249.554 7.411
201806 5.481 251.989 7.182
201809 5.076 252.439 6.640
201812 5.108 251.233 6.714
201903 5.071 254.202 6.587
201906 5.210 256.143 6.717
201909 5.226 256.759 6.721
201912 5.472 256.974 7.032
202003 5.507 258.115 7.045
202006 5.608 257.797 7.183
202009 5.650 260.280 7.168
202012 5.708 260.474 7.236
202103 5.752 264.877 7.171
202106 5.756 271.696 6.996
202109 5.625 274.310 6.771
202112 5.840 278.802 6.917
202203 5.921 287.504 6.801
202206 5.951 296.311 6.632
202209 5.842 296.808 6.500
202212 6.202 296.797 6.900
202303 6.273 301.836 6.863
202306 6.393 305.109 6.919
202309 6.476 307.789 6.948
202312 6.678 306.746 7.189
202403 6.632 312.332 7.012
202406 6.730 314.175 7.074
202409 6.897 315.301 7.223
202412 7.081 315.605 7.409
202503 8.108 319.799 8.372
202506 8.450 322.561 8.650
202509 8.676 324.800 8.821
202512 8.908 324.054 9.077
202603 8.711 330.213 8.711

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 10.82 mean?
CECO Environmental (CECO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.82 as of Jul. 19, 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 CECO Environmental and its competitors. This is 540% above median its historical median of 1.69. Over the past decade, CECO Environmental's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 13.32. According to the industry distribution chart, CECO Environmental ranks #2127 out of 2286 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is CECO Environmental's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CECO Environmental's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.82 is 540% above median its 10-year median of 1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 13.32. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. CECO Environmental's value of 10.82 is 411.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CECO Environmental ranks #2127 out of 2286 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CECO Environmental has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CECO Environmental's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ZWS and PCT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CECO Environmental ranks #2127 out of 2286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CECO Environmental in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. CECO Environmental's value of 10.82 is 411.6% above this benchmark. Historically, CECO Environmental's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 13.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 2.12, CECO Environmental 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.12, based on 2,286 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. CECO Environmental's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.82 is 411.6% 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 CECO Environmental and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CECO Environmental's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.82, which is 540% above median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CECO Environmental stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CECO Environmental (CECO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.01, compared to a current price of $79.93 — trading 70% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.82, which is 540% above median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 411.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.12. CECO Environmental's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CECO Environmental (CECO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.82 as of Jul. 19, 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 CECO Environmental (CECO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CECO Environmental stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $79.93 is trading 70% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.01. GuruFocus considers CECO Environmental to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CECO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.82 (540% above median its 10-year median of 1.69)
  • GF Value™: $47.01 vs. price of $79.93 (70% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 411.6% above the Industrial Products median (#2127 of 2286)

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


CECO Environmental Business Description

Other Exchanges WCE:Germany
Address 5080 Spectrum Drive, Suite 800E, Addison, TX, USA, 75001
CECO Environmental Corp is an industrial company, serving industrial air, industrial water, and energy transition markets. It offers various engineered and configured products and solutions, including dampers and diverters, selective catalytic reduction systems, severe-service and industrial cyclones, dust collectors, thermal oxidizers, filtration systems, wet and dry scrubbers, water treatment packages, industrial silencers, etc. These products are offered through brands like Western Airducts, WK, Wakefield Acoustics, Transcend, Verantis, and others. The company's reportable segments are: Engineered Systems, which derive maximum revenue, and Industrial Process Solutions. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the U.S., followed by the Netherlands, the UK, China, and other markets.
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