ELLH (Elah Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 175% Above Median

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ELLH Elah Holdings Inc ELLH
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Price $20.00
GF Value $19.27
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Elah Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Elah Holdings ELLH 48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 175% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates ELLH with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 69 Diversified Financial Services companies, Elah Holdings ranks worse than 57.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Elah Holdings's current share price is $20.00. Elah Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $15.14. Elah Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.32.

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

ELLH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.48   Max: 3.38
Current: 1.76

During the past years, Elah Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.38. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.48.

ELLH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.97% of 69 companies
in the Diversified Financial Services industry
Industry Median: 1.42 vs ELLH: 1.76

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.

Elah Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was $7.310. 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 $15.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep. 2025.

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Elah Holdings  (OTCPK:ELLH) 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.


Elah Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Elah Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elah Holdings'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.

Elah Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Elah Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Elah Holdings Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 2.34 1.35 1.41 1.07 1.11

ELLH vs LGVT, NIMU, TRXA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Shell Companies subindustry, Elah Holdings'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.


Elah Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Elah Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Elah Holdings 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.

Elah Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=20.00/15.142
=1.32

* 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.

Elah Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Elah Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep. 2025)
=7.31/324.8000*324.8000
=7.310

Current CPI (Sep. 2025) = 324.8000.

Elah Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 4.929 236.525 6.769
201603 4.609 238.132 6.286
201606 4.519 241.018 6.090
201609 4.196 241.428 5.645
201612 1.174 241.432 1.579
201703 0.769 243.801 1.024
201706 0.725 244.955 0.961
201709 -0.560 246.819 -0.737
201712 -2.722 246.524 -3.586
201803 -28.711 249.554 -37.368
201806 26.173 251.989 33.736
201809 25.392 252.439 32.671
201812 23.678 251.233 30.611
201903 22.678 254.202 28.976
201906 21.898 256.143 27.768
201909 21.177 256.759 26.789
201912 23.542 256.974 29.756
202003 22.772 258.115 28.655
202006 22.074 257.797 27.811
202009 21.898 260.280 27.326
202012 21.445 260.474 26.741
202103 20.693 264.877 25.374
202106 20.153 271.696 24.092
202109 19.608 274.310 23.217
202112 19.039 278.802 22.180
202203 18.337 287.504 20.716
202206 17.622 296.311 19.316
202209 16.488 296.808 18.043
202212 15.859 296.797 17.355
202303 14.991 301.836 16.132
202306 14.266 305.109 15.187
202309 13.568 307.789 14.318
202312 12.582 306.746 13.323
202403 11.990 312.332 12.469
202406 11.264 314.175 11.645
202409 10.572 315.301 10.891
202412 9.781 315.605 10.066
202503 8.652 319.799 8.787
202506 7.718 322.561 7.772
202509 7.310 324.800 7.310

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 1.32 mean?
Elah Holdings (ELLH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 as of Sep. 16, 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 Elah Holdings and its competitors. This is 175% above median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Elah Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 3.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Elah Holdings ranks #40 out of 69 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is Elah Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Elah Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is 175% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 3.38. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Elah Holdings' value of 1.32 is 7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elah Holdings ranks #40 out of 69 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Elah Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elah Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LGVT and NIMU?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Elah Holdings ranks #40 out of 69 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Elah Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Elah Holdings' value of 1.32 is 7% below this benchmark. Historically, Elah Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 3.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Elah Holdings has consistently been below 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Diversified Financial Services companies is 1.42, based on 69 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. Elah Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is 7% below 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 Elah Holdings and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elah Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 175% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elah Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elah Holdings (ELLH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.27, compared to a current price of $20.00 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 175% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 7% below the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 1.42. Elah Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 Elah Holdings (ELLH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Sep. 16, 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 Elah Holdings (ELLH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elah Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.00 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.27. GuruFocus considers Elah Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ELLH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (175% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
  • GF Value™: $19.27 vs. price of $20.00 (3.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7% below the Diversified Financial Services median (#40 of 69)

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


Elah Holdings Business Description

Address 4514 Cole Avenue, Suite 1600, Dallas, TX, USA, 75205
Elah Holdings Inc is a holding company. The company has operated as one single segment and continues to execute its longstanding business plan of seeking to acquire profitable businesses in the commercial and industrial markets and supporting the performance of such acquisitions post-closing.
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