Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.88 (As of Jul. 08, 2026) — 17% Below Median


CHIX:PRVL Porvair PLC CHIX:PRVL
95 GF Score
Price £8.30
GF Value £7.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Porvair Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Porvair CHIX:PRVL +1.47% 95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PRVL with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,295 Industrial Products companies, Porvair ranks worse than 57.17% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-08), Porvair's current share price is £8.30. Porvair's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 was £2.88. Porvair's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.88.

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

CHIX:PRVl' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.43   Med: 3.47   Max: 5.31
Current: 2.86

During the past 13 years, Porvair's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.31. The lowest was 2.43. And the median was 3.47.

CHIX:PRVl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.17% of 2295 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.29 vs CHIX:PRVl: 2.86

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.

Porvair's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 was £3.635. 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 £2.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Nov25.

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Porvair  (CHIX:PRVl) 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.


Porvair Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Porvair Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Porvair'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.

Porvair Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Porvair Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.89 2.61 2.50 2.52 2.82

Porvair Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 0.00 2.52 0.00 2.82 0.00

CHIX:PRVL vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Porvair'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.


Porvair Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Porvair's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Porvair 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.

Porvair's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.30/2.88
=2.88

* 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.

Porvair's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 is calculated as:

For example, Porvair's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Nov25 (Change)*Current CPI (Nov25)
=3.635/139.4000*139.4000
=3.635

Current CPI (Nov25) = 139.4000.

Porvair Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201611 1.577 101.800 2.159
201711 1.640 104.700 2.184
201811 1.952 106.900 2.545
201911 2.071 108.500 2.661
202011 2.127 109.100 2.718
202111 2.371 114.100 2.897
202211 2.852 124.800 3.186
202311 3.062 130.000 3.283
202411 3.319 134.600 3.437
202511 3.635 139.400 3.635

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 2.88 mean?
Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.88 as of Jul. 08, 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 Porvair and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 3.47. Over the past decade, Porvair's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.43 to 5.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Porvair ranks #1312 out of 2295 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Porvair's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Porvair's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.88 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.43 to a high of 5.31. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29. Porvair's value of 2.88 is 25.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Porvair ranks #1312 out of 2295 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Porvair has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Porvair's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Porvair ranks #1312 out of 2295 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Porvair in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29. Porvair's value of 2.88 is 25.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Porvair's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.43 to 5.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Porvair 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.29, based on 2,295 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. Porvair's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.88 is 25.8% 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 Porvair and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Porvair's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Porvair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.59, compared to a current price of £8.30 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 25.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.29. Porvair's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 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 Porvair (CHIX:PRVL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88 as of Jul. 08, 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 Porvair (CHIX:PRVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Porvair stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £8.30 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £7.59. GuruFocus considers Porvair to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:PRVL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.88 (17% below median its 10-year median of 3.47)
  • GF Value™: £7.59 vs. price of £8.30 (9.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1312 of 2295)

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


Porvair Business Description

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Address 7 Regis Place, Bergen Way, King\'s Lynn, Norfolk, GBR, PE30 2JN
Porvair PLC is an environmental treatment control company. It develops filtration solutions to be used by various types of industries. The company caters to its clients through three divisions: Aerospace and Industrial, Laboratory, and Metal Melt Quality. The Aerospace and Industrial Division is a key revenue generator, principally serving the aviation, energy, and industrial markets. Laboratory Division principally serving the bioscience and environmental laboratory instrument and consumables market. Metal Melt Quality Division principally serves the world aluminium, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), iron foundry, and superalloys markets. The company generates the majority of its manufacturing revenue from sales in the United States.
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