ISS AS (CHIX:ISSC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.14 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 66% Above Median

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CHIX:ISSC ISS AS CHIX:ISSC
71 GF Score
Price kr269.70
GF Value kr168.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is ISS AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ISS AS CHIX:ISSC 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.14 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 2.50. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ISSC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of kr168.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Business Services companies, ISS AS ranks worse than 81.78% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), ISS AS's current share price is kr269.70. ISS AS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was kr65.14. ISS AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.14.

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

CHIX:ISSc' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43   Med: 2.5   Max: 7.57
Current: 4.24

During the past 13 years, ISS AS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.57. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 2.50.

CHIX:ISSc's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
81.78% of 730 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.57 vs CHIX:ISSc: 4.24

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.

ISS AS's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was kr60.558. 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 kr65.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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ISS AS  (CHIX:ISSc) 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.


ISS AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ISS AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ISS AS'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.

ISS AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ISS AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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ISS AS Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.85 0.00 1.91 0.00 3.26

CHIX:ISSC vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, ISS AS'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.


ISS AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ISS AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ISS AS 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.

ISS AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=269.70/65.14
=4.14

* 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.

ISS AS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, ISS AS's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=60.558/121.2000*121.2000
=60.558

Current CPI (Dec25) = 121.2000.

ISS AS Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 75.784 100.300 91.575
201712 74.957 101.300 89.682
201812 67.462 102.100 80.082
201912 67.803 102.900 79.861
202012 35.279 103.400 41.352
202112 41.056 106.600 46.679
202212 54.978 115.900 57.492
202312 53.379 116.700 55.437
202412 63.152 118.900 64.374
202512 60.558 121.200 60.558

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 4.14 mean?
ISS AS (CHIX:ISSC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.14 as of Jul. 17, 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 ISS AS and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 2.50. Over the past decade, ISS AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 7.57. According to the industry distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #597 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is ISS AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ISS AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.14 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 2.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 7.57. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. ISS AS's value of 4.14 is 163.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #597 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ISS AS has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ISS AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #597 out of 730 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ISS AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. ISS AS's value of 4.14 is 163.7% above this benchmark. Historically, ISS AS's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 7.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.50 vs. the industry median of 1.57, ISS AS 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.57, based on 730 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. ISS AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.14 is 163.7% 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 ISS AS and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ISS AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.14, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ISS AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISS AS (CHIX:ISSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr168.23, compared to a current price of kr269.70 — trading 60.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.14, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 2.50 and 163.7% above the Business Services industry median of 1.57. ISS AS's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 ISS AS (CHIX:ISSC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.14 as of Jul. 17, 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 ISS AS (CHIX:ISSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISS AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr269.70 is trading 60.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr168.23. GuruFocus considers ISS AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ISSC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.14 (66% above median its 10-year median of 2.50)
  • GF Value™: kr168.23 vs. price of kr269.70 (60.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 163.7% above the Business Services median (#597 of 730)

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


ISS AS Business Description

Address Buddingevej 197, Soborg, DNK, DK-2860
ISS AS is a provider of workplace and facility service solutions with a focus on cleaning, property, catering, support, security, and facility management. It has four segments: Financial services, Professional services, Technology, and Life sciences. Its core services offered to customers consist of cleaning, food, technical, and workplace services. Revenue is mainly generated in European end markets, with the majority earned in the United Kingdom.
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