ABM Industries (FRA:AB4) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.69 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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FRA:AB4 ABM Industries Inc FRA:AB4
84 GF Score
Price €41.20
GF Value €47.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is ABM Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ABM Industries FRA:AB4 -0.48% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.94. GuruFocus rates FRA:AB4 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Business Services companies, ABM Industries ranks worse than 52.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), ABM Industries's current share price is €41.20. ABM Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €24.43. ABM Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.69.

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

FRA:AB4' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1   Med: 1.94   Max: 2.77
Current: 1.63

During the past years, ABM Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.77. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 1.94.

FRA:AB4's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.13% of 729 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs FRA:AB4: 1.63

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.

ABM Industries's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €25.518. 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 €24.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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ABM Industries  (FRA:AB4) 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.


ABM Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ABM Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABM Industries'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.

ABM Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ABM Industries Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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ABM Industries 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 1.79 1.67 1.54 1.64 1.42

FRA:AB4 vs MMS, FA, CMPR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, ABM Industries'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.


ABM Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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ABM Industries 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.

ABM Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=41.20/24.43
=1.69

* 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.

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

For example, ABM Industries'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)
=25.518/333.0200*333.0200
=25.518

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

ABM Industries Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 16.183 240.628 22.397
201610 15.907 241.729 21.914
201701 15.326 242.839 21.017
201704 15.688 244.524 21.366
201707 15.053 244.786 20.479
201710 17.873 246.663 24.130
201801 17.686 247.867 23.762
201804 17.813 250.546 23.677
201807 18.938 252.006 25.026
201810 19.174 252.885 25.250
201901 19.333 251.712 25.578
201904 19.878 255.548 25.904
201907 20.203 256.571 26.223
201910 20.940 257.346 27.098
202001 21.053 257.971 27.178
202004 19.260 256.389 25.017
202007 18.938 259.101 24.341
202010 19.107 260.388 24.437
202101 19.206 261.582 24.451
202104 19.926 267.054 24.848
202107 19.886 273.003 24.258
202110 20.612 276.589 24.817
202201 21.695 281.148 25.698
202204 23.151 289.109 26.667
202207 24.970 296.276 28.067
202210 26.574 298.012 29.696
202301 24.382 299.170 27.141
202304 24.583 303.363 26.986
202307 25.666 305.691 27.961
202310 27.122 307.671 29.357
202401 26.441 308.417 28.550
202404 27.379 313.548 29.079
202407 26.947 314.540 28.530
202410 26.299 315.664 27.745
202501 27.626 317.671 28.961
202504 26.084 320.795 27.078
202507 25.419 323.048 26.204
202510 25.489 0.000
202601 25.043 325.252 25.641
202604 25.518 333.020 25.518

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 1.69 mean?
ABM Industries (FRA:AB4) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.69 as of Jul. 22, 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 ABM Industries and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.94. Over the past decade, ABM Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 2.77. According to the industry distribution chart, ABM Industries ranks #380 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is ABM Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ABM Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.69 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 2.77. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. ABM Industries' value of 1.69 is 8.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABM Industries ranks #380 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ABM Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABM Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MMS and FA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ABM Industries ranks #380 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ABM Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. ABM Industries' value of 1.69 is 8.3% above this benchmark. Historically, ABM Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 2.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 1.56, ABM Industries 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 729 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. ABM Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.69 is 8.3% 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 ABM Industries 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. ABM Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABM Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABM Industries (FRA:AB4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.29, compared to a current price of €41.20 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 8.3% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. ABM Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 ABM Industries (FRA:AB4), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69 as of Jul. 22, 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 ABM Industries (FRA:AB4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABM Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €41.20 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €47.29. GuruFocus considers ABM Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AB4:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.69 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.94)
  • GF Value™: €47.29 vs. price of €41.20 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.3% above the Business Services median (#380 of 729)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AB4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ABM Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges ABM:USA
Address One Liberty Plaza, 7th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10006
ABM Industries Inc is a provider of integrated facility solutions. It offers its solutions through five segments: Business and Industry, Manufacturing and Distribution, Education, Aviation and Technical solutions. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the business and industry segment, which encompasses janitorial, facilities engineering, and parking services for commercial real estate properties and sports and entertainment venues, hospitals, as well as vehicle maintenance and other services to rental car providers. The company mainly operates in the United States of America.
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