Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.36 (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — 14% Below Median


CHIX:JSGL Johnson Service Group PLC CHIX:JSGL
85 GF Score
Price £1.65
GF Value £1.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Johnson Service Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Johnson Service Group CHIX:JSGL +0.55% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.36 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.74. GuruFocus rates CHIX:JSGL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Business Services companies, Johnson Service Group ranks worse than 67.76% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-01), Johnson Service Group's current share price is £1.65. Johnson Service Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £0.70. Johnson Service Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.36.

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

CHIX:JSGl' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.64   Med: 2.74   Max: 5.51
Current: 2.36

During the past 13 years, Johnson Service Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.51. The lowest was 1.64. And the median was 2.74.

CHIX:JSGl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.76% of 729 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.55 vs CHIX:JSGl: 2.36

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.

Johnson Service Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £0.727. 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 £0.70 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Johnson Service Group  (CHIX:JSGl) 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.


Johnson Service Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Johnson Service Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Johnson Service Group'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.

Johnson Service Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Johnson Service Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Johnson Service Group 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 2.41 0.00 2.10 0.00 1.93

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

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Johnson Service Group'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.


Johnson Service Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Johnson Service Group 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.

Johnson Service Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.65/0.70
=2.36

* 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.

Johnson Service Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Johnson Service Group'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)
=0.727/139.9000*139.9000
=0.727

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

Johnson Service Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 0.403 102.200 0.552
201712 0.457 105.000 0.609
201812 0.518 107.100 0.677
201912 0.561 108.500 0.723
202012 0.573 109.400 0.733
202112 0.612 114.700 0.746
202212 0.648 125.300 0.724
202312 0.673 130.500 0.721
202412 0.740 135.100 0.766
202512 0.727 139.900 0.727

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 2.36 mean?
Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.36 as of Jul. 01, 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 Johnson Service Group and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.74. Over the past decade, Johnson Service Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.64 to 5.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #494 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Johnson Service Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Johnson Service Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.36 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.64 to a high of 5.51. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. Johnson Service Group's value of 2.36 is 52.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #494 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Johnson Service Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson Service Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Johnson Service Group ranks #494 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Johnson Service Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. Johnson Service Group's value of 2.36 is 52.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Johnson Service Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.64 to 5.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.74 vs. the industry median of 1.55, Johnson Service Group 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 1.55, based on 729 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. Johnson Service Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.36 is 52.3% 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 Johnson Service Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnson Service Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.36, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnson Service Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.68, compared to a current price of £1.65 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.36, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.74 and 52.3% above the Business Services industry median of 1.55. Johnson Service Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.36 as of Jul. 01, 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 Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Service Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.65 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.68. GuruFocus considers Johnson Service Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:JSGL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.36 (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.74)
  • GF Value™: £1.68 vs. price of £1.65 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.3% above the Business Services median (#494 of 729)

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


Johnson Service Group Business Description

Other Exchanges JSVGF:USAJSG:UK5K7:Germany
Address Johnson House, Abbots Park, Monks Way, Preston Brook, Cheshire, GBR, WA7 3GH
Johnson Service Group PLC United Kingdom-based company that provides textile-related services to businesses and consumers. It is a supplier of work wear and protective wear, offering these services through Johnsons Workwear brand. The company also provides premium linen services for the hotel, catering and hospitality markets, and high volume hotel linen services, through a number of different brands which include Johnsons Hotel Linen, Johnsons Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Linen, Johnsons Restaurant & Catering Linen and Regency. It has two reporting segments; Workwear, and Hotel, Restaurant and Catering which is also its key revenue generating segment.
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