CMPGF (Compass Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.68 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — Near Median

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CMPGF Compass Group PLC CMPGF
92 GF Score
Price $33.18
GF Value $30.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Compass Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Compass Group CMPGF 92 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.68 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 6.36. GuruFocus rates CMPGF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Restaurants companies, Compass Group ranks worse than 92.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Compass Group's current share price is $33.182. Compass Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was $4.97. Compass Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.68.

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

CMPGF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.95   Med: 6.36   Max: 9.21
Current: 8.89

During the past 13 years, Compass Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.21. The lowest was 3.95. And the median was 6.36.

CMPGF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.91% of 254 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 1.8 vs CMPGF: 8.89

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.

Compass Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was $4.509. 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 $4.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep25.

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Compass Group  (OTCPK:CMPGF) 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.


Compass Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Compass Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Compass 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.

Compass Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Compass Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.57 6.11 6.36 7.08 6.81

Compass 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 0.00 7.08 0.00 6.81 0.00

CMPGF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Compass 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.


Compass Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compass Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Compass 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=33.182/4.97
=6.68

* 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.

Compass Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 is calculated as:

For example, Compass Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep25 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep25)
=4.509/138.9000*138.9000
=4.509

Current CPI (Sep25) = 138.9000.

Compass Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.066 101.500 2.827
201709 1.796 104.300 2.392
201809 2.173 106.600 2.831
201909 2.603 108.400 3.335
202009 3.454 109.200 4.393
202109 3.681 112.400 4.549
202209 3.719 122.300 4.224
202309 3.653 130.100 3.900
202409 4.024 133.500 4.187
202509 4.509 138.900 4.509

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 6.68 mean?
Compass Group (CMPGF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.68 as of Aug. 12, 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 Compass Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.36. Over the past decade, Compass Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.95 to 9.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #236 out of 254 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is Compass Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Compass Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.68 is near median its 10-year median of 6.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.95 to a high of 9.21. The Restaurants industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Compass Group's value of 6.68 is 271.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #236 out of 254 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Compass Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #236 out of 254 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Compass Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Compass Group's value of 6.68 is 271.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Compass Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.95 to 9.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.36 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Compass 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 Restaurants company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Restaurants companies is 1.80, based on 254 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. Compass Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.68 is 271.1% 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 Compass Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.68, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group (CMPGF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.15, compared to a current price of $33.18 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.68, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.36 and 271.1% above the Restaurants industry median of 1.80. Compass Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 4 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 Compass Group (CMPGF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.68 as of Aug. 12, 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 Compass Group (CMPGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $33.18 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.15. GuruFocus considers Compass Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CMPGF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.68 (near median its 10-year median of 6.36)
  • GF Value™: $30.15 vs. price of $33.18 (10.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 271.1% above the Restaurants median (#236 of 254)

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


Compass Group Business Description

Address Guildford Street, Compass House, Chertsey, Surrey, GBR, KT16 9BQ
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company globally, operating in 30 countries and generating annual sales exceeding $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization, Foodbuy, which is responsible for over $30 billion in annual spending in the US. The company also provides premium support services to clients.
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