J.Jill (FRA:1MJ1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.37 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 24% Above Median

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FRA:1MJ1 J.Jill Inc FRA:1MJ1
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What is J.Jill Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

J.Jill FRA:1MJ1 +0.63% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.37 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 1.91. GuruFocus rates FRA:1MJ1 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.63. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 792 Retail - Cyclical companies, J.Jill ranks worse than 71.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), J.Jill's current share price is €16.00. J.Jill's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €6.75. J.Jill's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.37.

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

FRA:1MJ1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42   Med: 1.91   Max: 2.35
Current: 2.32

During the past years, J.Jill's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.35. The lowest was 1.42. And the median was 1.91.

FRA:1MJ1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
71.59% of 792 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.22 vs FRA:1MJ1: 2.32

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.

J.Jill's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €7.108. 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 €6.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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J.Jill  (FRA:1MJ1) 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.


J.Jill Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


J.Jill Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for J.Jill'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.

J.Jill Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

J.Jill Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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J.Jill Quarterly Data
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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 1.91 1.90 1.82 1.99 1.59

FRA:1MJ1 vs CURV, ZUMZ, DLTH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, J.Jill'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.


J.Jill Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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J.Jill 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.

J.Jill's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=16.00/6.75
=2.37

* 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.

J.Jill's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, J.Jill's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=7.108/333.0200*333.0200
=7.108

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

J.Jill Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 0.000 240.628 0.000
201610 12.323 241.729 16.977
201701 13.199 242.839 18.101
201704 13.992 244.524 19.056
201707 14.214 244.786 19.337
201710 14.562 246.663 19.660
201801 16.803 247.867 22.576
201804 17.791 250.546 23.647
201807 19.824 252.006 26.197
201810 20.921 252.885 27.551
201901 21.443 251.712 28.370
201904 16.952 255.548 22.091
201907 7.357 256.571 9.549
201910 7.808 257.346 10.104
202001 3.923 257.971 5.064
202004 -3.202 256.389 -4.159
202007 -4.816 259.101 -6.190
202010 -6.227 260.388 -7.964
202101 -8.259 261.582 -10.515
202104 -9.902 267.054 -12.348
202107 -5.157 273.003 -6.291
202110 -4.217 276.589 -5.077
202201 -3.947 281.148 -4.675
202204 -2.780 289.109 -3.202
202207 -1.141 296.276 -1.283
202210 -0.199 298.012 -0.222
202301 -0.020 299.170 -0.022
202304 0.287 303.363 0.315
202307 1.630 305.691 1.776
202310 2.827 307.671 3.060
202401 3.219 308.417 3.476
202404 4.606 313.548 4.892
202407 7.080 314.540 7.496
202410 6.180 315.664 6.520
202501 6.668 317.671 6.990
202504 6.521 320.795 6.770
202507 6.838 323.048 7.049
202510 7.334 0.000
202601 6.956 325.252 7.122
202604 7.108 333.020 7.108

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 2.37 mean?
J.Jill (FRA:1MJ1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.37 as of Aug. 18, 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 J.Jill and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 1.91. Over the past decade, J.Jill's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.42 to 2.35. According to the industry distribution chart, J.Jill ranks #567 out of 792 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is J.Jill's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
J.Jill's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.37 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 1.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 2.35. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. J.Jill's value of 2.37 is 94.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J.Jill ranks #567 out of 792 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, J.Jill has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J.Jill's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CURV and ZUMZ?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, J.Jill ranks #567 out of 792 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places J.Jill in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22. J.Jill's value of 2.37 is 94.3% above this benchmark. Historically, J.Jill's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.42 to 2.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.91 vs. the industry median of 1.22, J.Jill 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.22, based on 792 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. J.Jill's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.37 is 94.3% 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 J.Jill and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J.Jill's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.37, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 1.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is J.Jill stock overvalued right now?
J.Jill (FRA:1MJ1) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.37. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.63, compared to a current price of €16.00 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.37, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 1.91 and 94.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.22. J.Jill's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 J.Jill (FRA:1MJ1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.37 as of Aug. 18, 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 J.Jill (FRA:1MJ1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J.Jill stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.00 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.63.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1MJ1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.37 (24% above median its 10-year median of 1.91)
  • GF Value™: €18.63 vs. price of €16.00 (14.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#567 of 792)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1MJ1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


J.Jill Business Description

Other Exchanges JILL:USA
Address 4 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, USA, 02169
J.Jill Inc is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear, and accessories. The company's products are marketed under the J.Jill brand name and sold through its two channels: its e-commerce platform and catalog (Direct) and its retail stores (Retail). J.Jill caters to a distinctive set of women, typically forty-five years and older, offering them various apparel products, footwear, and accessories, comprising shirts, dresses, tops and tees, sweaters, pants and jeans, jewelry, bags, belts, shoes, scarves, etc. The company's operating segments consist of its Retail channels, which derive maximum revenue, and Direct channels. Geographically, the majority of its revenue is derived from the United States.
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