Acuity (FRA:AQ8) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.98 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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What is Acuity Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Acuity FRA:AQ8 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.98 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 4.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:AQ8 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €275.67. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,104 Industrial Products companies, Acuity ranks worse than 77.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-31), Acuity's current share price is €290.00. Acuity's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €58.28. Acuity's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.98.

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

FRA:AQ8' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.24   Med: 4.44   Max: 12.35
Current: 4.83

During the past years, Acuity's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.35. The lowest was 2.24. And the median was 4.44.

FRA:AQ8's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.8% of 2104 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs FRA:AQ8: 4.83

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.

Acuity's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €81.092. 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 €58.28 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Acuity  (FRA:AQ8) 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.


Acuity Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Acuity Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acuity'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.

Acuity Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Acuity Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Acuity Quarterly Data
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FRA:AQ8 vs AEIS, FPS, ENS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Acuity'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.


Acuity Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Acuity 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=290.00/58.28
=4.98

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=81.092/335.1230*335.1230
=81.092

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Acuity Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 33.852 240.849 47.102
201611 36.596 241.353 50.814
201702 38.664 243.603 53.190
201705 33.201 244.733 45.463
201708 33.692 245.519 45.988
201711 35.061 246.669 47.634
201802 32.509 248.991 43.755
201805 33.876 251.588 45.124
201808 37.177 252.146 49.411
201811 38.656 252.038 51.399
201902 40.016 252.776 53.052
201905 42.467 256.092 55.572
201908 43.725 256.558 57.115
201911 45.506 257.208 59.291
202002 47.437 258.678 61.456
202005 48.593 256.394 63.514
202008 46.246 259.918 59.627
202011 45.034 260.229 57.995
202102 44.716 263.014 56.976
202105 46.957 269.195 58.457
202108 49.381 273.567 60.492
202111 51.803 277.948 62.459
202202 53.312 283.716 62.972
202205 54.885 292.296 62.927
202208 58.083 296.171 65.722
202211 58.080 297.711 65.379
202302 56.999 300.840 63.494
202305 57.815 304.127 63.707
202308 59.523 307.026 64.970
202311 61.755 307.051 67.401
202402 64.488 310.326 69.641
202405 67.935 314.069 72.489
202408 69.904 314.796 74.418
202411 74.856 315.493 79.514
202502 78.051 319.082 81.975
202505 74.658 321.465 77.830
202508 76.244 323.976 78.867
202511 78.721 324.122 81.393
202602 78.893 326.785 80.906
202605 81.092 335.123 81.092

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 4.98 mean?
Acuity (FRA:AQ8) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.98 as of Aug. 31, 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 Acuity and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 4.44. Over the past decade, Acuity's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.24 to 12.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Acuity ranks #1637 out of 2104 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is Acuity's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Acuity's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.98 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 4.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 12.35. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Acuity's value of 4.98 is 131.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acuity ranks #1637 out of 2104 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Acuity has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acuity's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AEIS and FPS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Acuity ranks #1637 out of 2104 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Acuity in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Acuity's value of 4.98 is 131.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Acuity's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.24 to 12.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.44 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Acuity 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 Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.15, based on 2,104 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. Acuity's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.98 is 131.6% 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 Acuity and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acuity's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.98, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 4.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acuity stock overvalued right now?
Acuity (FRA:AQ8) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.98. The stock's GF Value™ is €275.67, compared to a current price of €290.00 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.98, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 4.44 and 131.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.15. Acuity's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Acuity (FRA:AQ8), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.98 as of Aug. 31, 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 Acuity (FRA:AQ8) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acuity stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €290.00 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €275.67.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AQ8:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.98 (12% above median its 10-year median of 4.44)
  • GF Value™: €275.67 vs. price of €290.00 (5.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 131.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1637 of 2104)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AQ8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Acuity Business Description

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Acuity is a leading industrial technology company that offers lighting, lighting controls, and intelligent building solutions. It designs, manufactures, and brings to market products and services relating to these and other offerings. Acuity has two reportable segments: Acuity Brands Lighting and Acuity Intelligent Spaces. ABL sells commercial, architectural, and specialty lighting, including components and control systems. AIS offers building management and audio/visual solutions to help make buildings intelligent.
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