Peab AB (CHIX:PEABBS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.95 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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CHIX:PEABBS Peab AB CHIX:PEABBS
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Price kr94.50
GF Value kr76.06
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Peab AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Peab AB CHIX:PEABBS 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.26. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PEABBS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr76.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,342 Construction companies, Peab AB ranks worse than 65.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Peab AB's current share price is kr94.50. Peab AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr48.47. Peab AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.95.

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

CHIX:PEABBs' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 2.26   Max: 3.87
Current: 1.83

During the past years, Peab AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.87. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 2.26.

CHIX:PEABBs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.8% of 1342 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.145 vs CHIX:PEABBs: 1.83

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.

Peab AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr57.048. 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 kr48.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Peab AB  (CHIX:PEABBs) 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.


Peab AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Peab AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Peab AB'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.

Peab AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Peab AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.24 1.44 1.28 1.69 1.75

Peab AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.62 1.58 1.75 1.95 1.82

CHIX:PEABBS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Peab AB'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.


Peab AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Peab AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Peab AB 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.

Peab AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=94.50/48.47
=1.95

* 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.

Peab AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Peab AB's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=57.048/134.6100*134.6100
=57.048

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Peab AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 29.475 101.138 39.230
201612 31.801 102.022 41.959
201703 32.659 102.022 43.091
201706 31.353 102.752 41.074
201709 33.330 103.279 43.441
201712 35.025 103.793 45.424
201803 36.361 103.962 47.080
201806 34.414 104.875 44.172
201809 36.383 105.679 46.343
201812 34.160 105.912 43.416
201903 39.539 105.886 50.265
201906 37.769 106.742 47.630
201909 39.773 107.214 49.936
201912 39.181 107.766 48.941
202003 39.180 106.563 49.492
202006 40.817 107.498 51.112
202009 43.634 107.635 54.569
202012 42.182 108.296 52.432
202103 42.427 108.360 52.705
202106 39.637 108.928 48.982
202109 42.369 110.338 51.689
202112 46.376 112.486 55.497
202203 46.749 114.825 54.804
202206 43.420 118.384 49.371
202209 45.845 122.296 50.461
202212 47.897 126.365 51.022
202303 47.426 127.042 50.251
202306 47.871 129.407 49.796
202309 50.050 130.224 51.736
202312 50.280 131.912 51.308
202403 50.308 132.205 51.223
202406 50.927 132.716 51.654
202409 53.181 132.304 54.108
202412 57.338 132.987 58.038
202503 55.568 132.825 56.315
202506 53.195 133.699 53.558
202509 55.962 133.480 56.436
202512 58.365 133.390 58.899
202603 58.308 133.560 58.766
202606 57.048 134.610 57.048

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 1.95 mean?
Peab AB (CHIX:PEABBS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.95 as of Aug. 05, 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 Peab AB and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.26. Over the past decade, Peab AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Peab AB ranks #883 out of 1342 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Peab AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Peab AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.95 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 3.87. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. Peab AB's value of 1.95 is 70.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peab AB ranks #883 out of 1342 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Peab AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peab AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Peab AB ranks #883 out of 1342 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Peab AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. Peab AB's value of 1.95 is 70.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Peab AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.26 vs. the industry median of 1.15, Peab AB 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.15, based on 1,342 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. Peab AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.95 is 70.3% 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 Peab AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Peab AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peab AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peab AB (CHIX:PEABBS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr76.06, compared to a current price of kr94.50 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.26 and 70.3% above the Construction industry median of 1.15. Peab AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Peab AB (CHIX:PEABBS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.95 as of Aug. 05, 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 Peab AB (CHIX:PEABBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peab AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr94.50 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr76.06. GuruFocus considers Peab AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:PEABBS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.95 (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.26)
  • GF Value™: kr76.06 vs. price of kr94.50 (24.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.3% above the Construction median (#883 of 1342)

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


Peab AB Business Description

Address Margretetorpsvagen 84, Forslov, SWE, SE-269 73
Peab AB is a Sweden-based construction and civil engineering company. It builds offices around the region and contributes to all stages of construction. Many projects are related to housing, transportation, commercial property, and building materials. It operates in four business areas: Construction, Civil Engineering, Industry, and Project Development. It uses technical expertise and input from customers to complete projects and deliver customized solutions. The majority of sales come from Sweden, and it also operates in Finland and Norway.
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