Brunel International NV (FRA:3BY3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.04 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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FRA:3BY3 Brunel International NV FRA:3BY3
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Price €7.18
GF Value €6.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Brunel International NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Brunel International NV FRA:3BY3 +2.72% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.04 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:3BY3 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 724 Business Services companies, Brunel International NV ranks better than 64.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), Brunel International NV's current share price is €7.18. Brunel International NV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.90. Brunel International NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.04.

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

FRA:3BY3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94   Med: 1.41   Max: 1.67
Current: 1.05

During the past years, Brunel International NV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.67. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 1.41.

FRA:3BY3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
64.64% of 724 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs FRA:3BY3: 1.05

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.

Brunel International NV's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.196. 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 €6.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Brunel International NV  (FRA:3BY3) 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.


Brunel International NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Brunel International NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brunel International NV'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.

Brunel International NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Brunel International NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Brunel International NV Quarterly Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 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 1.38 0.00 1.16 0.00 0.95

FRA:3BY3 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Brunel International NV'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.


Brunel International NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Brunel International NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Brunel International NV 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.

Brunel International NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.18/6.90
=1.04

* 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.

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

For example, Brunel International NV'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)
=5.196/137.7700*137.7700
=5.196

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 137.7700.

Brunel International NV Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
200712 2.953 87.390 4.655
200812 3.555 89.090 5.498
200912 3.899 90.080 5.963
201006 4.075 91.600 6.129
201012 4.344 91.820 6.518
201106 4.272 93.570 6.290
201112 4.946 94.040 7.246
201206 5.217 95.570 7.521
201212 5.456 96.760 7.768
201306 5.272 98.320 7.387
201312 5.701 98.360 7.985
201406 5.879 99.240 8.162
201412 6.636 99.050 9.230
201506 6.561 100.230 9.018
201512 6.950 99.730 9.601
201606 5.663 100.260 7.782
201612 5.815 100.710 7.955
201706 5.306 101.370 7.211
201712 5.331 101.970 7.203
201806 5.291 103.100 7.070
201812 5.591 103.970 7.409
201906 5.520 105.840 7.185
201912 5.501 106.800 7.096
202006 5.464 107.510 7.002
202012 5.391 107.850 6.887
202106 5.370 109.670 6.746
202112 5.719 114.010 6.911
202206 5.687 119.050 6.581
202212 6.045 124.940 6.666
202306 5.714 125.830 6.256
202309 0.000 127.160 0.000
202312 5.981 126.450 6.516
202406 5.900 129.910 6.257
202409 0.000 131.610 0.000
202412 6.261 131.630 6.553
202506 5.362 133.960 5.515
202509 0.000 135.920 0.000
202512 5.350 135.270 5.449
202603 0.000 136.910 0.000
202606 5.196 137.770 5.196

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 1.04 mean?
Brunel International NV (FRA:3BY3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.04 as of Aug. 11, 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 Brunel International NV and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, Brunel International NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 1.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Brunel International NV ranks #256 out of 724 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Brunel International NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Brunel International NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.04 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 1.67. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Brunel International NV's value of 1.04 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brunel International NV ranks #256 out of 724 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brunel International NV has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brunel International NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Brunel International NV ranks #256 out of 724 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Brunel International NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Brunel International NV's value of 1.04 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Brunel International NV's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 1.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Brunel International NV 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 724 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. Brunel International NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.04 is 33.3% 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 Brunel International NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brunel International NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.04, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brunel International NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brunel International NV (FRA:3BY3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.87, compared to a current price of €7.18 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.04, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 33.3% below the Business Services industry median of 1.56. Brunel International NV's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Brunel International NV (FRA:3BY3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.04 as of Aug. 11, 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 Brunel International NV (FRA:3BY3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brunel International NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.18 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.87. GuruFocus considers Brunel International NV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3BY3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.04 (26% below median its 10-year median of 1.41)
  • GF Value™: €6.87 vs. price of €7.18 (4.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.3% below the Business Services median (#256 of 724)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3BY3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Brunel International NV Business Description

Address John M. Keynesplein 33, PO Box 9081, Amsterdam, NLD, 1066 EP
Brunel International NV delivers customised project and workforce solutions to drive sustainable industry transformations through technology and talent. Brunel's business is centered on supporting the clients with specialists and flexibility on investment and R&D projects. The main operating segments are: DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Czech Republic), the Netherlands, Americas, Australasia, Europe & Africa, Taylor Hopkinson, Middle East & India, and Asia. The group's activity is organized around two areas: consulting services: recruitment, communication, and information systems, engineering, management, and law consulting, etc.; delegation of skilled personnel: mainly in the financial, legal, industrial, technology, and energy sectors.
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