Transcontinental (FRA:53L) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.24 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 76% Below Median

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FRA:53L Transcontinental Inc FRA:53L
63 GF Score
Price €3.02
GF Value €5.31
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What is Transcontinental Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Transcontinental FRA:53L -1.95% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.24 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:53L with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.31. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Packaging & Containers companies, Transcontinental ranks better than 94.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), Transcontinental's current share price is €3.02. Transcontinental's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €12.59. Transcontinental's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.24.

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

FRA:53L' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 1   Max: 2.2
Current: 0.24

During the past years, Transcontinental's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.20. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 1.00.

FRA:53L's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
94.23% of 312 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.175 vs FRA:53L: 0.24

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.

Transcontinental's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €2.876. 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 €12.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Transcontinental  (FRA:53L) 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.


Transcontinental Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Transcontinental Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transcontinental'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.

Transcontinental Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Transcontinental Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.19 0.85 0.52 0.83 0.90

Transcontinental Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.88 0.89 0.90 1.05 0.24

FRA:53L vs SW, PKG, IP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Transcontinental'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.


Transcontinental Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Transcontinental's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Transcontinental 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.02/12.59
=0.24

* 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.

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

For example, Transcontinental'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)
=2.876/132.7364*132.7364
=2.876

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 132.7364.

Transcontinental Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 9.351 101.844 12.187
201610 9.515 102.002 12.382
201701 10.224 102.318 13.264
201704 10.376 103.029 13.368
201707 10.179 103.029 13.114
201710 10.608 103.424 13.615
201801 10.556 104.056 13.466
201804 10.803 105.320 13.615
201807 11.858 106.110 14.834
201810 12.517 105.952 15.681
201901 12.467 105.557 15.677
201904 12.695 107.453 15.682
201907 12.638 108.243 15.498
201910 13.239 107.927 16.282
202001 13.186 108.085 16.193
202004 12.984 107.216 16.075
202007 12.680 108.401 15.527
202010 12.808 108.638 15.649
202101 12.688 109.192 15.424
202104 13.292 110.851 15.916
202107 13.528 112.431 15.971
202110 14.013 113.695 16.360
202201 14.432 114.801 16.687
202204 15.394 118.357 17.264
202207 15.944 120.964 17.496
202210 16.068 121.517 17.552
202301 14.730 121.596 16.080
202304 14.538 123.571 15.616
202307 14.600 124.914 15.514
202310 15.159 125.310 16.057
202401 14.776 125.072 15.681
202404 14.818 126.890 15.501
202407 14.846 128.075 15.386
202410 15.068 127.838 15.645
202501 15.758 127.443 16.413
202504 14.198 129.102 14.598
202507 14.011 130.290 14.274
202510 14.048 130.603 14.277
202601 14.010 130.366 14.265
202604 2.876 132.736 2.876

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 0.24 mean?
Transcontinental (FRA:53L) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.24 as of Aug. 10, 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 Transcontinental and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Transcontinental's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 2.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Transcontinental ranks #18 out of 312 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Transcontinental's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Transcontinental's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.24 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 2.20. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Transcontinental's value of 0.24 is 79.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transcontinental ranks #18 out of 312 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Transcontinental has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transcontinental's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Transcontinental ranks #18 out of 312 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Transcontinental in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Transcontinental's value of 0.24 is 79.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Transcontinental's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 2.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Transcontinental 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.18, based on 312 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. Transcontinental's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.24 is 79.6% 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 Transcontinental and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transcontinental's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.24, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transcontinental stock overvalued right now?
Transcontinental (FRA:53L) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.24. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.31, compared to a current price of €3.02 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.24, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 79.6% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.18. Transcontinental's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Transcontinental (FRA:53L), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.24 as of Aug. 10, 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 Transcontinental (FRA:53L) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transcontinental stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.02 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.31.

Key valuation signals for FRA:53L:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.24 (76% below median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: €5.31 vs. price of €3.02 (43.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 79.6% below the Packaging & Containers median (#18 of 312)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:53L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Transcontinental Business Description

Address 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 3240, Affaires Juridiques, A/s Caroline Hamel, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 0G1
Transcontinental Inc operates in flexible packaging, retail marketing services, printing, and French-language educational publishing across Canada, the United States, Latin America, and the United Kingdom. Its Packaging Sector provides extrusion, lamination, printing, and converting of flexible plastic products, including rollstock, labels, die cut lids, shrink films, bags, pouches, and coatings. The Retail Services and Printing Sector offers content solutions, marketing and media services, flyer printing, digital flyer solutions, in-store marketing and print solutions for newspapers, magazines and 4-colour books, and the Other column includes the Media Sector, which publishes print and digital educational, supplemental and professional books, along with head office costs and eliminations.
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