Wajax (FRA:5WJ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.48 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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What is Wajax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Wajax FRA:5WJ +0.52% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates FRA:5WJ with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.98. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 127 Industrial Distribution companies, Wajax ranks worse than 52.76% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), Wajax's current share price is €19.40. Wajax's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €13.07. Wajax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.48.

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

FRA:5WJ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 1.31   Max: 1.87
Current: 1.47

During the past years, Wajax's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.87. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 1.31.

FRA:5WJ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.76% of 127 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.38 vs FRA:5WJ: 1.47

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.

Wajax's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €15.512. 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 €13.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Wajax  (FRA:5WJ) 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.


Wajax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Wajax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wajax'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.

Wajax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Wajax Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.46 1.10 1.60 1.06 1.32

Wajax 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 1.12 1.18 1.32 1.54 1.44

FRA:5WJ vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Wajax'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.


Wajax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Wajax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wajax 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19.40/13.07
=1.48

* 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.

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

For example, Wajax'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)
=15.512/133.5265*133.5265
=15.512

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Wajax Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.374 101.765 12.300
201612 9.726 101.449 12.801
201703 9.794 102.634 12.742
201706 9.418 103.029 12.206
201709 9.794 103.345 12.654
201712 9.319 103.345 12.041
201803 9.388 105.004 11.938
201806 10.025 105.557 12.681
201809 10.279 105.636 12.993
201812 9.735 105.399 12.333
201903 9.879 106.979 12.331
201906 10.158 107.690 12.595
201909 10.577 107.611 13.124
201912 10.819 107.769 13.405
202003 10.153 107.927 12.561
202006 10.373 108.401 12.777
202009 10.153 108.164 12.534
202012 10.362 108.559 12.745
202103 11.188 110.298 13.544
202106 11.818 111.720 14.125
202109 12.097 112.905 14.306
202112 12.521 113.774 14.695
202203 13.435 117.646 15.249
202206 14.547 120.806 16.079
202209 15.510 120.648 17.166
202212 14.556 120.964 16.068
202303 14.470 122.702 15.746
202306 15.384 124.203 16.539
202309 15.924 125.230 16.979
202312 15.652 125.072 16.710
202403 15.780 126.258 16.688
202406 16.163 127.522 16.924
202409 15.790 127.285 16.564
202412 15.755 127.364 16.517
202503 15.247 129.181 15.760
202506 15.226 129.892 15.652
202509 15.083 130.287 15.458
202512 15.261 130.366 15.631
202603 15.811 132.262 15.962
202606 15.512 133.527 15.512

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 1.48 mean?
Wajax (FRA:5WJ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 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 Wajax and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 1.31. Over the past decade, Wajax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Wajax ranks #67 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Wajax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Wajax's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.87. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Wajax's value of 1.48 is 7.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wajax ranks #67 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wajax has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wajax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Wajax ranks #67 out of 127 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Wajax in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Wajax's value of 1.48 is 7.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Wajax's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Wajax 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.38, based on 127 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. Wajax's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 is 7.2% 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 Wajax and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wajax's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wajax stock overvalued right now?
Wajax (FRA:5WJ) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.98, compared to a current price of €19.40 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 7.2% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.38. Wajax's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Wajax (FRA:5WJ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48 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 Wajax (FRA:5WJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wajax stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.40 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.98.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5WJ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.48 (13% above median its 10-year median of 1.31)
  • GF Value™: €15.98 vs. price of €19.40 (21.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.2% above the Industrial Distribution median (#67 of 127)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5WJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wajax Business Description

Other Exchanges WJXFF:USAWJX:Canada
Address 10 Diesel Drive, Toronto, ON, CAN, M8W 2T8
Wajax Corp operates an integrated distribution system, providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diversified sectors of the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing, government and utilities, and oil and gas.
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