Harbourvest Global Private Equity (CHIX:HVPEL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.92 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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What is Harbourvest Global Private Equity Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Harbourvest Global Private Equity CHIX:HVPEL 39 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HVPEL with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Asset Management companies, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks worse than 59.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Harbourvest Global Private Equity's current share price is £23.80. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was £25.78. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.92.

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

CHIX:HVPEl' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.22   Max: 1.92
Current: 1.02

During the past 13 years, Harbourvest Global Private Equity's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.92. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.22.

CHIX:HVPEl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.64% of 1011 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.87 vs CHIX:HVPEl: 1.02

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.

Harbourvest Global Private Equity's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was £43.895. 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 £25.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Jan26.

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Harbourvest Global Private Equity  (CHIX:HVPEl) 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.


Harbourvest Global Private Equity Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Harbourvest Global Private Equity Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harbourvest Global Private Equity'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.

Harbourvest Global Private Equity Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Harbourvest Global Private Equity Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.46 0.96 0.87 0.91 0.92

Harbourvest Global Private Equity Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 0.87 0.00 0.91 0.00 0.92

CHIX:HVPEL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Harbourvest Global Private Equity'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.


Harbourvest Global Private Equity Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Harbourvest Global Private Equity 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.

Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=23.80/25.78
=0.92

* 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.

Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 is calculated as:

For example, Harbourvest Global Private Equity's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jan26 (Change)*Current CPI (Jan26)
=43.895/325.2520*325.2520
=43.895

Current CPI (Jan26) = 325.2520.

Harbourvest Global Private Equity Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201701 14.940 242.839 20.010
201801 15.516 247.867 20.360
201901 18.671 251.712 24.126
202001 21.100 257.971 26.603
202101 26.365 261.582 32.782
202201 36.242 281.148 41.927
202301 39.638 299.170 43.094
202401 39.718 308.417 41.886
202501 43.821 317.671 44.867
202601 43.895 325.252 43.895

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 0.92 mean?
Harbourvest Global Private Equity (CHIX:HVPEL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 as of Aug. 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 Harbourvest Global Private Equity and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 1.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks #603 out of 1011 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Harbourvest Global Private Equity's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 1.92. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's value of 0.92 is 5.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks #603 out of 1011 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Harbourvest Global Private Equity has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harbourvest Global Private Equity's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Harbourvest Global Private Equity ranks #603 out of 1011 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Harbourvest Global Private Equity in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's value of 0.92 is 5.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Harbourvest Global Private Equity's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 1.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Harbourvest Global Private Equity 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.87, based on 1,011 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. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92 is 5.7% 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 Harbourvest Global Private Equity and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harbourvest Global Private Equity stock overvalued right now?
Harbourvest Global Private Equity (CHIX:HVPEL) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.92. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 5.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.87. Harbourvest Global Private Equity's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Harbourvest Global Private Equity (CHIX:HVPEL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 as of Aug. 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.

Harbourvest Global Private Equity Business Description

Other Exchanges HVPE:UK
Address Saint Julian’s Avenue, BNP Paribas House, Saint Peter Port, GGY, GY1 1WA
Harbourvest Global Private Equity Ltd is a closed-ended investment company. Its investment objective is to generate superior shareholder returns through long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of private equity investments as well as private market assets other than private equity where it identifies attractive opportunities. The company's revenue comprises of investment income including interest from cash and equivalents and dividends. The company has a presence in the North America, Europe, Asia, and Rest of World.
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