FirstService (FRA:1GIA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.33 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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FRA:1GIA FirstService Corp FRA:1GIA
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What is FirstService Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

FirstService FRA:1GIA -0.81% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.33 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 13.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:1GIA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €165.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,410 Real Estate companies, FirstService ranks worse than 97.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), FirstService's current share price is €123.00. FirstService's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.76. FirstService's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.33.

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

FRA:1GIA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.76   Med: 13.97   Max: 26.97
Current: 8.31

During the past years, FirstService's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 26.97. The lowest was 7.76. And the median was 13.97.

FRA:1GIA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.8% of 1410 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs FRA:1GIA: 8.31

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.

FirstService's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €23.946. 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 €14.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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FirstService  (FRA:1GIA) 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.


FirstService Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


FirstService Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FirstService'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.

FirstService Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

FirstService Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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FirstService 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 11.82 12.64 9.78 8.41 8.40

FRA:1GIA vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, FirstService'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.


FirstService Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, FirstService's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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FirstService 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.

FirstService's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=123.00/14.76
=8.33

* 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.

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

For example, FirstService'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)
=23.946/133.5265*133.5265
=23.946

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

FirstService Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 4.586 101.765 6.017
201612 4.788 101.449 6.302
201703 4.638 102.634 6.034
201706 4.819 103.029 6.245
201709 4.560 103.345 5.892
201712 4.524 103.345 5.845
201803 4.320 105.004 5.493
201806 5.017 105.557 6.346
201809 5.575 105.636 7.047
201812 5.771 105.399 7.311
201903 5.881 106.979 7.340
201906 4.824 107.690 5.981
201909 5.317 107.611 6.597
201912 9.237 107.769 11.445
202003 9.261 107.927 11.458
202006 12.313 108.401 15.167
202009 12.430 108.164 15.345
202012 12.454 108.559 15.318
202103 13.198 110.298 15.978
202106 13.693 111.720 16.366
202109 14.862 112.905 17.576
202112 16.081 113.774 18.873
202203 16.895 117.646 19.176
202206 18.161 120.806 20.073
202209 19.915 120.648 22.041
202212 19.370 120.964 21.382
202303 19.755 122.702 21.498
202306 20.448 124.203 21.983
202309 21.363 125.230 22.778
202312 21.018 125.072 22.439
202403 21.456 126.258 22.691
202406 22.320 127.522 23.371
202409 22.940 127.285 24.065
202412 25.057 127.364 26.269
202503 24.542 129.181 25.368
202506 23.877 129.892 24.545
202509 24.966 130.287 25.587
202512 25.701 130.366 26.324
202603 26.881 132.262 27.138
202606 23.946 133.527 23.946

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 8.33 mean?
FirstService (FRA:1GIA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.33 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 FirstService and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 13.97. Over the past decade, FirstService's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.76 to 26.97. According to the industry distribution chart, FirstService ranks #1379 out of 1410 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 97.8%.
Is FirstService's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
FirstService's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.33 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 13.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.76 to a high of 26.97. The Real Estate industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70. FirstService's value of 8.33 is 1090% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FirstService ranks #1379 out of 1410 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FirstService has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FirstService's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, FirstService ranks #1379 out of 1410 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places FirstService in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70. FirstService's value of 8.33 is 1090% above this benchmark. Historically, FirstService's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.76 to 26.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.97 vs. the industry median of 0.70, FirstService 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 Real Estate company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.70, based on 1,410 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. FirstService's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.33 is 1090% 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 FirstService and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FirstService's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.33, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 13.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FirstService stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstService (FRA:1GIA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €165.83, compared to a current price of €123.00 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.33, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 13.97 and 1090% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.70. FirstService's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 FirstService (FRA:1GIA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.33 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 FirstService (FRA:1GIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FirstService stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €123.00 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €165.83. GuruFocus considers FirstService to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1GIA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.33 (40% below median its 10-year median of 13.97)
  • GF Value™: €165.83 vs. price of €123.00 (25.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1090% above the Real Estate median (#1379 of 1410)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1GIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FirstService Business Description

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Address 1255 Bay Street, Suite 600, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5R 2A9
FirstService Corp is engaged in outsourcing property services. The company operates in two business divisions: FirstService Residential and FirstService Brands. FirstService Residential has service contracts to manage thousands of residential communities, including high and low-rise condominiums and co-operatives. FirstService Brands generates the majority of the company's revenue and provides property services to residential and commercial customers through the following brands: California Closets; Paul Davis Restoration; CertaPro Painters, Floor Coverings International, and Pillar to Post Home Inspectors. The company earns the majority of its revenue in the United States, with the remaining revenue generated in Canada.
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