CGROF (Character Group (The)) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.50 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 64% Below Median


CGROF Character Group (The) PLC CGROF
72 GF Score
Price $3.26
GF Value $2.69
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What is Character Group (The) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Character Group (The) CGROF +0.30% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 4.18. GuruFocus rates CGROF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.69. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 649 Travel & Leisure companies, Character Group (The) ranks worse than 54.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-09), Character Group (The)'s current share price is $3.26. Character Group (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 was $2.17. Character Group (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.50.

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

CGROF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11   Med: 4.18   Max: 12.32
Current: 1.43

During the past 13 years, Character Group (The)'s highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.32. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 4.18.

CGROF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.39% of 649 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.23 vs CGROF: 1.43

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.

Character Group (The)'s adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 was $2.472. 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 $2.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Aug25.

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Character Group (The)  (OTCPK:CGROF) 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.


Character Group (The) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Character Group (The) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Character Group (The)'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.

Character Group (The) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Character Group (The) Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Character Group (The) Semi-Annual Data
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CGROF vs AS, HAS, LTH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Character Group (The)'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.


Character Group (The) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Character Group (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Character Group (The) 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.

Character Group (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.26/2.17
=1.50

* 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.

Character Group (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 is calculated as:

For example, Character Group (The)'s adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Aug25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Aug25 (Change)*Current CPI (Aug25)
=2.472/138.9000*138.9000
=2.472

Current CPI (Aug25) = 138.9000.

Character Group (The) Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 1.402 101.200 1.924
201708 1.659 104.000 2.216
201808 1.926 106.500 2.512
201908 1.966 108.300 2.521
202008 2.114 108.800 2.699
202108 2.894 112.100 3.586
202208 2.413 121.800 2.752
202308 2.591 129.400 2.781
202408 2.665 133.400 2.775
202508 2.472 138.900 2.472

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 1.50 mean?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 as of Jul. 09, 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 Character Group (The) and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 4.18. Over the past decade, Character Group (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 12.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #353 out of 649 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Character Group (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Character Group (The)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 12.32. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. Character Group (The)'s value of 1.50 is 22% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #353 out of 649 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Character Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Character Group (The)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #353 out of 649 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Character Group (The) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. Character Group (The)'s value of 1.50 is 22% above this benchmark. Historically, Character Group (The)'s own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 12.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.18 vs. the industry median of 1.23, Character Group (The) 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.23, based on 649 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. Character Group (The)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 is 22% 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 Character Group (The) and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Character Group (The)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 4.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Character Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.69, compared to a current price of $3.26 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 4.18 and 22% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.23. Character Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 as of Jul. 09, 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Character Group (The) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.26 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.69.

Key valuation signals for CGROF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.50 (64% below median its 10-year median of 4.18)
  • GF Value™: $2.69 vs. price of $3.26 (21.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22% above the Travel & Leisure median (#353 of 649)

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


Character Group (The) Business Description

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Address 86-88 Coombe Road, 2nd Floor, New Malden, Surrey, GBR, KT3 4QS
Character Group (The) PLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of toys, games, and giftware, including licensed products based on film, television, comic, and digital characters. The Group designs and distributes a wide range of toys and playthings across Pre-school, Boys, Girls, and Activity and Crafts categories, with brands such as Goo Jit Zu, Peppa Pig, and Sticki Rolls. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, with operations across Europe and the rest of the world, and international expansion is a key area of focus. The Group partners on an exclusive basis with overseas toy producers, serves toy retailers, independent stores, and distributors, and generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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