Next 15 Group (FRA:8LS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.65 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 76% Below Median


FRA:8LS Next 15 Group PLC FRA:8LS
65 GF Score
Price €3.08
GF Value €4.10
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Next 15 Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Next 15 Group FRA:8LS +1.99% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 6.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:8LS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 721 Media - Diversified companies, Next 15 Group ranks worse than 70.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-11), Next 15 Group's current share price is €3.08. Next 15 Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was €1.87. Next 15 Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.65.

The historical rank and industry rank for Next 15 Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:8LS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55   Med: 6.88   Max: 14.26
Current: 1.8

During the past 13 years, Next 15 Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.26. The lowest was 1.55. And the median was 6.88.

FRA:8LS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.74% of 721 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1 vs FRA:8LS: 1.80

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.

Next 15 Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was €1.503. 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 €1.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Jan26.

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Next 15 Group  (FRA:8LS) 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.


Next 15 Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Next 15 Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Next 15 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.

Next 15 Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Next 15 Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Next 15 Group Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 7.44 0.00 2.44 0.00 2.40

FRA:8LS vs APP, OMC, TTD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Next 15 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.


Next 15 Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Next 15 Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Next 15 Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Next 15 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.

Next 15 Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.08/1.87
=1.65

* 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.

Next 15 Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 is calculated as:

For example, Next 15 Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jan26 (Change)*Current CPI (Jan26)
=1.503/139.4000*139.4000
=1.503

Current CPI (Jan26) = 139.4000.

Next 15 Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201701 1.070 101.800 1.465
201801 1.153 104.500 1.538
201901 1.522 106.400 1.994
202001 1.542 108.300 1.985
202101 1.440 109.300 1.837
202201 0.772 114.600 0.939
202301 1.314 124.800 1.468
202401 1.829 130.000 1.961
202501 2.149 135.100 2.217
202601 1.503 139.400 1.503

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 1.65 mean?
Next 15 Group (FRA:8LS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.65 as of Jul. 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 Next 15 Group and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 6.88. Over the past decade, Next 15 Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.55 to 14.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Next 15 Group ranks #510 out of 721 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 70.7%.
Is Next 15 Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Next 15 Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.65 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 6.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 14.26. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00. Next 15 Group's value of 1.65 is 65% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Next 15 Group ranks #510 out of 721 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Next 15 Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next 15 Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Next 15 Group ranks #510 out of 721 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Next 15 Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00. Next 15 Group's value of 1.65 is 65% above this benchmark. Historically, Next 15 Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.55 to 14.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.88 vs. the industry median of 1.00, Next 15 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.00, based on 721 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. Next 15 Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.65 is 65% 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 Next 15 Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Next 15 Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 6.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next 15 Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next 15 Group (FRA:8LS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.10, compared to a current price of €3.08 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 6.88 and 65% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.00. Next 15 Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Next 15 Group (FRA:8LS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65 as of Jul. 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 Next 15 Group (FRA:8LS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next 15 Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.08 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.10. GuruFocus considers Next 15 Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8LS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.65 (76% below median its 10-year median of 6.88)
  • GF Value™: €4.10 vs. price of €3.08 (24.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65% above the Media - Diversified median (#510 of 721)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8LS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Next 15 Group Business Description

Other Exchanges NXFTY:USANFGl:UKNFG:UK
Address 60 Great Portland Street, London, GBR, W1W 7RT
Next 15 Group PLC is a digital marketing company in the United Kingdom. The company segments include Retail Media; Data & Research; Digital Transformation, Marketing & Communications, and Creative Services . It generates maximum of its revenue from the Marketing & Communications segment.
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