XPS Pensions Group (CHIX:XPSL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.77 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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CHIX:XPSL XPS Pensions Group PLC CHIX:XPSL
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Price £3.25
GF Value £3.84
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is XPS Pensions Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

XPS Pensions Group CHIX:XPSL +0.15% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.77 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 4.60. GuruFocus rates CHIX:XPSL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 66 Personal Services companies, XPS Pensions Group ranks worse than 77.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), XPS Pensions Group's current share price is £3.245. XPS Pensions Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £0.86. XPS Pensions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.77.

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

CHIX:XPSl' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.04   Med: 4.6   Max: 6.29
Current: 3.78

During the past 13 years, XPS Pensions Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.29. The lowest was 3.04. And the median was 4.60.

CHIX:XPSl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.27% of 66 companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs CHIX:XPSl: 3.78

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.

XPS Pensions Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £0.862. 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 £0.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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XPS Pensions Group  (CHIX:XPSl) 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.


XPS Pensions Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


XPS Pensions Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for XPS Pensions 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.

XPS Pensions Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

XPS Pensions Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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XPS Pensions Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 3.75 0.00 5.14 0.00 3.36

CHIX:XPSL vs ROL, SCI, FTDR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Personal Services subindustry, XPS Pensions 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.


XPS Pensions Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Personal Services Industry

For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, XPS Pensions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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XPS Pensions 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.

XPS Pensions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.245/0.86
=3.77

* 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.

XPS Pensions Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, XPS Pensions Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=0.862/140.8000*140.8000
=0.862

Current CPI (Mar26) = 140.8000.

XPS Pensions Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 0.211 102.700 0.289
201803 0.752 105.100 1.007
201903 0.767 107.000 1.009
202003 0.750 108.600 0.972
202103 0.727 109.700 0.933
202203 0.704 116.500 0.851
202303 0.720 126.800 0.799
202403 0.902 131.600 0.965
202503 0.910 136.100 0.941
202603 0.862 140.800 0.862

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 3.77 mean?
XPS Pensions Group (CHIX:XPSL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.77 as of Jul. 26, 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 XPS Pensions Group and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 4.60. Over the past decade, XPS Pensions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.04 to 6.29. According to the industry distribution chart, XPS Pensions Group ranks #51 out of 66 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is XPS Pensions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
XPS Pensions Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.77 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.04 to a high of 6.29. The Personal Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. XPS Pensions Group's value of 3.77 is 121.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, XPS Pensions Group ranks #51 out of 66 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, XPS Pensions Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XPS Pensions Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, XPS Pensions Group ranks #51 out of 66 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places XPS Pensions Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. XPS Pensions Group's value of 3.77 is 121.8% above this benchmark. Historically, XPS Pensions Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.04 to 6.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.60 vs. the industry median of 1.70, XPS Pensions 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 Personal Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Personal Services companies is 1.70, based on 66 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. XPS Pensions Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.77 is 121.8% 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 XPS Pensions Group and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. XPS Pensions Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.77, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XPS Pensions Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XPS Pensions Group (CHIX:XPSL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.84, compared to a current price of £3.25 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.77, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.60 and 121.8% above the Personal Services industry median of 1.70. XPS Pensions Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 XPS Pensions Group (CHIX:XPSL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.77 as of Jul. 26, 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 XPS Pensions Group (CHIX:XPSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XPS Pensions Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £3.25 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.84. GuruFocus considers XPS Pensions Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:XPSL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.77 (18% below median its 10-year median of 4.60)
  • GF Value™: £3.84 vs. price of £3.25 (15.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 121.8% above the Personal Services median (#51 of 66)

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


XPS Pensions Group Business Description

Other Exchanges XPS:UK406:Germany
Address 1 Station Hill, Phoenix House, Reading, Berkshire, GBR, RG1 1NB
XPS Pensions Group PLC is a UK employee benefits consultancy and related business services. The services provided by the company include Pensions, Investment, National Pension Trust Administration, and Self-Invested Pensions. The company derives maximum revenue from Pensions Actuarial & Consulting followed by Pensions Administration, Pensions Investment, National Pension Trust (NPT), and SIP.
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