Card Factory (FRA:0CT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.79 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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FRA:0CT Card Factory PLC FRA:0CT
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Price €0.78
GF Value €1.23
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Card Factory Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Card Factory FRA:0CT -2.25% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:0CT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 809 Retail - Cyclical companies, Card Factory ranks better than 63.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Card Factory's current share price is €0.783. Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was €0.99. Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.79.

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

FRA:0CT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 1.08   Max: 1.66
Current: 0.8

During the past 13 years, Card Factory's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.66. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 1.08.

FRA:0CT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
63.91% of 809 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs FRA:0CT: 0.80

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.

Card Factory's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was €1.178. 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 €0.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Jan26.

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Card Factory  (FRA:0CT) 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.


Card Factory Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Card Factory Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Card Factory'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.

Card Factory Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Card Factory Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.86 1.28 1.09 1.09 0.76

Card Factory Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 1.09 0.00 1.09 0.00 0.76

FRA:0CT vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Card Factory'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.


Card Factory Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Card Factory 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.

Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.783/0.99
=0.79

* 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.

Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 is calculated as:

For example, Card Factory's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jan26 (Change)*Current CPI (Jan26)
=1.178/139.4000*139.4000
=1.178

Current CPI (Jan26) = 139.4000.

Card Factory Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201701 0.851 101.800 1.165
201801 0.697 104.500 0.930
201901 0.728 106.400 0.954
202001 0.764 108.300 0.983
202101 0.677 109.300 0.863
202201 0.769 114.600 0.935
202301 0.889 124.800 0.993
202401 1.066 130.000 1.143
202501 1.190 135.100 1.228
202601 1.178 139.400 1.178

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 0.79 mean?
Card Factory (FRA:0CT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.79 as of Jul. 22, 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 Card Factory and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Card Factory ranks #292 out of 809 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Card Factory's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.79 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.66. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Card Factory's value of 0.79 is 36.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Card Factory ranks #292 out of 809 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Card Factory has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Card Factory's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Card Factory ranks #292 out of 809 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Card Factory in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Card Factory's value of 0.79 is 36.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Card Factory's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Card Factory 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.24, based on 809 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. Card Factory's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.79 is 36.3% 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 Card Factory and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Card Factory's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Card Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory (FRA:0CT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.23, compared to a current price of €0.78 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 36.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.24. Card Factory's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Card Factory (FRA:0CT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79 as of Jul. 22, 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 Card Factory (FRA:0CT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.78 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.23. GuruFocus considers Card Factory to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0CT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.79 (27% below median its 10-year median of 1.08)
  • GF Value™: €1.23 vs. price of €0.78 (36.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#292 of 809)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0CT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Card Factory Business Description

Address Century House, Brunel Road, 41 Industrial Estate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, GBR, WF2 0XG
Card Factory PLC is a British retailer of greeting cards. The principal activities of the Company operations are as a vertically integrated, omnichannel retailer of cards, gifts, and celebration essentials. Its products are offered via stores present in the United Kingdom, as well as online through websites: Card Factory and Getting Personal. The company's revenue is principally attributable to the retail sale of cards, dressings, and gifts. The business model is vertically integrated. It has an in-house design team, a printing facility, and a central warehousing facility.
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