The Westaim (FRA:7N4) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.78 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 111% Above Median

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FRA:7N4 The Westaim Corp FRA:7N4
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Price €11.90
GF Value €9.93
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What is The Westaim Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Westaim FRA:7N4 +2.59% 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates FRA:7N4 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.93. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 973 Asset Management companies, The Westaim ranks better than 56.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-27), The Westaim's current share price is €11.90. The Westaim's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €15.30. The Westaim's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.78.

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

FRA:7N4' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.37   Max: 1.39
Current: 0.75

During the past years, The Westaim's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.39. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.37.

FRA:7N4's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
56.42% of 973 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.85 vs FRA:7N4: 0.75

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.

The Westaim's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.120. 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 €15.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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The Westaim  (FRA:7N4) 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.


The Westaim Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Westaim Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Westaim'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.

The Westaim Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Westaim 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 0.47 0.77 1.01 1.27 1.00

The Westaim 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 1.22 1.13 1.00 0.92 0.88

FRA:7N4 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, The Westaim'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.


The Westaim Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Westaim's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Westaim 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.

The Westaim's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.90/15.30
=0.78

* 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.

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

For example, The Westaim'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)
=14.12/333.9520*333.9520
=14.120

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

The Westaim Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 11.918 241.428 16.485
201612 12.653 241.432 17.502
201703 12.564 243.801 17.210
201706 11.627 244.955 15.851
201709 11.202 246.819 15.157
201712 11.545 246.524 15.639
201803 11.300 249.554 15.122
201806 11.945 251.989 15.830
201809 12.139 252.439 16.059
201812 12.714 251.233 16.900
201903 13.185 254.202 17.321
201906 13.482 256.143 17.577
201909 13.984 256.759 18.188
201912 13.376 256.974 17.383
202003 12.681 258.115 16.407
202006 12.439 257.797 16.114
202009 11.919 260.280 15.293
202012 11.040 260.474 14.154
202103 11.602 264.877 14.628
202106 11.842 271.696 14.555
202109 12.184 274.310 14.833
202112 12.939 278.802 15.498
202203 13.409 287.504 15.575
202206 13.933 296.311 15.703
202209 14.157 296.808 15.929
202212 14.545 296.797 16.366
202303 18.136 301.836 20.066
202306 18.863 305.109 20.646
202309 20.570 307.789 22.319
202312 21.645 306.746 23.565
202403 22.728 312.332 24.301
202406 22.063 314.175 23.452
202409 21.560 315.301 22.835
202412 21.884 315.605 23.156
202503 20.880 319.799 21.804
202506 17.739 322.561 18.365
202509 17.134 324.800 17.617
202512 16.734 324.054 17.245
202603 16.089 330.213 16.271
202606 14.120 333.952 14.120

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 0.78 mean?
The Westaim (FRA:7N4) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 as of Aug. 27, 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 The Westaim and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, The Westaim's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, The Westaim ranks #424 out of 973 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is The Westaim's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Westaim's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 is 111% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 1.39. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. The Westaim's value of 0.78 is 8.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Westaim ranks #424 out of 973 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Westaim has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Westaim's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Westaim ranks #424 out of 973 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts The Westaim in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. The Westaim's value of 0.78 is 8.2% below this benchmark. Historically, The Westaim's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.85, The Westaim 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.85, based on 973 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. The Westaim's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 is 8.2% 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 The Westaim and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Westaim's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Westaim stock overvalued right now?
The Westaim (FRA:7N4) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.93, compared to a current price of €11.90 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 8.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. The Westaim's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 1 warning sign 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 The Westaim (FRA:7N4), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Aug. 27, 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 The Westaim (FRA:7N4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Westaim stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.90 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.93.

Key valuation signals for FRA:7N4:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.78 (111% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
  • GF Value™: €9.93 vs. price of €11.90 (19.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 8.2% below the Asset Management median (#424 of 973)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7N4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Westaim Business Description

Other Exchanges WEDXF:USAWED:Canada
Address 200 Park Avenue, 58th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10166
The Westaim Corp is a Canada-based investment company, engaged in providing long-term capital to businesses operating mainly within the financial services industry. The Company's principal investments consist of its investment in Ceres Life and Arena.
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