Calian Group (FRA:74L) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.57 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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FRA:74L Calian Group Ltd FRA:74L
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Price €48.00
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What is Calian Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Calian Group FRA:74L +3.90% 96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 3.26. GuruFocus rates FRA:74L with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.43. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Business Services companies, Calian Group ranks worse than 77.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Calian Group's current share price is €48.00. Calian Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.46. Calian Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.57.

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

FRA:74L' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.79   Med: 3.26   Max: 5.97
Current: 3.42

During the past years, Calian Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.97. The lowest was 1.79. And the median was 3.26.

FRA:74L's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.75% of 728 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs FRA:74L: 3.42

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.

Calian Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €18.242. 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 €13.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Calian Group  (FRA:74L) 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.


Calian Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Calian Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calian Group'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.

Calian Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Calian Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Calian Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:74L vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Calian Group'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.


Calian Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Calian Group 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.

Calian Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=48.00/13.46
=3.57

* 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.

Calian Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Calian Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=18.242/132.2623*132.2623
=18.242

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Calian Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.946 102.002 9.007
201609 7.114 101.765 9.246
201612 7.673 101.449 10.004
201703 7.936 102.634 10.227
201706 7.603 103.029 9.760
201709 7.987 103.345 10.222
201712 7.947 103.345 10.171
201803 7.675 105.004 9.667
201806 8.088 105.557 10.134
201809 8.472 105.636 10.607
201812 8.369 105.399 10.502
201903 8.788 106.979 10.865
201906 9.153 107.690 11.241
201909 9.952 107.611 12.232
201912 10.209 107.769 12.529
202003 12.562 107.927 15.394
202006 13.047 108.401 15.919
202009 13.177 108.164 16.113
202012 13.379 108.559 16.300
202103 17.338 110.298 20.791
202106 17.788 111.720 21.059
202109 17.377 112.905 20.356
202112 17.933 113.774 20.847
202203 18.638 117.646 20.954
202206 19.329 120.806 21.162
202209 19.909 120.648 21.826
202212 18.491 120.964 20.218
202303 18.396 122.702 19.829
202306 18.856 124.203 20.079
202309 19.249 125.230 20.330
202312 19.034 125.072 20.128
202403 19.227 126.258 20.141
202406 19.117 127.522 19.828
202409 18.415 127.285 19.135
202412 18.553 127.364 19.267
202503 17.738 129.181 18.161
202506 16.842 129.892 17.149
202509 17.433 130.287 17.697
202512 17.464 130.366 17.718
202603 18.242 132.262 18.242

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 3.57 mean?
Calian Group (FRA:74L) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 as of Jul. 29, 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 Calian Group and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 3.26. Over the past decade, Calian Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.79 to 5.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #566 out of 728 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is Calian Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Calian Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.79 to a high of 5.97. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Calian Group's value of 3.57 is 128.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #566 out of 728 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Calian Group has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calian Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #566 out of 728 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Calian Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Calian Group's value of 3.57 is 128.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Calian Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.79 to 5.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.26 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Calian Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 728 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. Calian Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 is 128.8% 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 Calian Group 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. Calian Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calian Group stock overvalued right now?
Calian Group (FRA:74L) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.43, compared to a current price of €48.00 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 3.26 and 128.8% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. Calian Group's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 6 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 Calian Group (FRA:74L), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57 as of Jul. 29, 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 Calian Group (FRA:74L) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €48.00 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €39.43.

Key valuation signals for FRA:74L:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.57 (10% above median its 10-year median of 3.26)
  • GF Value™: €39.43 vs. price of €48.00 (21.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 128.8% above the Business Services median (#566 of 728)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:74L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Calian Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CLNFF:USACGY:Canada
Address 770 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, ON, CAN, K2V 1C8
Calian Group Ltd provides services to industry and government across health, learning, defence, security, aerospace, engineering, AgTech, satcom, and IT. The company operates through four segments: Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning, and IT and Cyber Solutions (ITCS), with majority revenue from Advanced Technologies. Its solutions cover cybersecurity and cloud services, communication and connectivity, antennas and SatCom solutions, enterprise IT and managed services, defence and military support, software and embedded design, modelling and simulation, and healthcare services, including virtual care, psychological services, staff augmentation, and pharma PSP and CRO services. It generates the majority of revenue from Canada and has a presence in the United States, Europe, and other.
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