ENSG (Ensign Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.00 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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ENSG Ensign Group Inc ENSG
91 GF Score
Price $182.53
GF Value $183.09
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ensign Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ensign Group ENSG 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.00 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 6.73. GuruFocus rates ENSG with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $183.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Ensign Group ranks worse than 91.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Ensign Group's current share price is $182.53. Ensign Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $22.83. Ensign Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.00.

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

ENSG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.62   Med: 6.73   Max: 10.35
Current: 8

During the past years, Ensign Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.35. The lowest was 2.62. And the median was 6.73.

ENSG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.5% of 341 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.89 vs ENSG: 8.00

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.

Ensign Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $41.902. 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 $22.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ensign Group  (NAS:ENSG) 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.


Ensign Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ensign Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ensign 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.

Ensign Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ensign Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ensign Group 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 7.99 8.61 8.41 9.23 7.02

ENSG vs UHS, EHC, PACS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ensign 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.


Ensign Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ensign Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ensign 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=182.53/22.83
=8.00

* 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.

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

For example, Ensign Group'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)
=41.902/333.9520*333.9520
=41.902

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ensign Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.621 241.428 11.925
201612 8.979 241.432 12.420
201703 8.959 243.801 12.272
201706 9.141 244.955 12.462
201709 9.396 246.819 12.713
201712 9.587 246.524 12.987
201803 10.007 249.554 13.391
201806 10.262 251.989 13.600
201809 10.754 252.439 14.226
201812 11.238 251.233 14.938
201903 11.948 254.202 15.696
201906 12.428 256.143 16.203
201909 12.859 256.759 16.725
201912 12.231 256.974 15.895
202003 12.582 258.115 16.279
202006 13.320 257.797 17.255
202009 14.127 260.280 18.126
202012 14.976 260.474 19.201
202103 15.942 264.877 20.099
202106 16.844 271.696 20.704
202109 17.724 274.310 21.578
202112 18.496 278.802 22.155
202203 19.375 287.504 22.505
202206 20.264 296.311 22.838
202209 21.276 296.808 23.939
202212 22.409 296.797 25.214
202303 23.578 301.836 26.087
202306 24.697 305.109 27.032
202309 25.876 307.789 28.076
202312 26.359 306.746 28.697
202403 27.729 312.332 29.648
202406 29.052 314.175 30.881
202409 30.504 315.301 32.308
202412 31.984 315.605 33.843
202503 33.482 319.799 34.964
202506 34.983 322.561 36.218
202509 36.608 324.800 37.640
202512 38.422 324.054 39.596
202603 40.502 330.213 40.961
202606 41.902 333.952 41.902

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 8.00 mean?
Ensign Group (ENSG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.00 as of Aug. 20, 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 Ensign Group and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 6.73. Over the past decade, Ensign Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.62 to 10.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Ensign Group ranks #312 out of 341 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is Ensign Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ensign Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.00 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 6.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.62 to a high of 10.35. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89. Ensign Group's value of 8.00 is 323.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ensign Group ranks #312 out of 341 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ensign Group has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ensign Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UHS and EHC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Ensign Group ranks #312 out of 341 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ensign Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89. Ensign Group's value of 8.00 is 323.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ensign Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.62 to 10.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.73 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Ensign 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.89, based on 341 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. Ensign Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.00 is 323.3% 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 Ensign Group and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ensign Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.00, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 6.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ensign Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Group (ENSG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $183.09, compared to a current price of $182.53 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.00, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 6.73 and 323.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.89. Ensign Group's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Ensign Group (ENSG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.00 as of Aug. 20, 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 Ensign Group (ENSG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ensign Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $182.53 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $183.09. GuruFocus considers Ensign Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ENSG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.00 (19% above median its 10-year median of 6.73)
  • GF Value™: $183.09 vs. price of $182.53 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 323.3% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#312 of 341)

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


Ensign Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 1ENSG:ItalyEGB:Germany
Address 29222 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 127, San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA, 92675
Ensign Group Inc provides post-acute healthcare services in the United States. Its regional subsidiaries oversee skilled nursing, assisted living, home health and hospice, mobile ancillary, and urgent care operations. Medicare and Medicaid programs contribute majority of revenue received for Ensign's services. The firm operates through two segments, Skilled services, and Standard Bearer. The skilled services segment includes the operation of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation therapy services. The Standard Bearer segment comprises of properties owned by the company through its captive REIT and leased to skilled nursing and assisted living operations. The majority of the revenue is generated from the skilled services segment.
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