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Covenant Logistics GroupFRA:CV5 +1.88%62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.85 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:CV5 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.22. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 737 Transportation companies, Covenant Logistics Group ranks worse than 85.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Covenant Logistics Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CV5'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 2.02 Max: 3.74
Current: 3.73
During the past years, Covenant Logistics Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.74. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 2.02.
FRA:CV5's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 85.21% of 737
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.25
vs FRA:CV5: 3.73
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.
Covenant Logistics Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.051. 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 €11.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) 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.
Covenant Logistics Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Covenant Logistics Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Covenant Logistics 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.
Covenant Logistics Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
FRA:CV5 vs HTLD, MRTN, ULH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Covenant Logistics 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.
Covenant Logistics Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Covenant Logistics Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Covenant Logistics Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Covenant Logistics 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.
* 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.
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 3.85 mean?
Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.85 as of Jul. 23, 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 Covenant Logistics Group and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 2.02. Over the past decade, Covenant Logistics Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 3.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Covenant Logistics Group ranks #628 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is Covenant Logistics Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Covenant Logistics Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.85 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 2.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 3.74. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Covenant Logistics Group's value of 3.85 is 208% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Covenant Logistics Group ranks #628 out of 737 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Covenant Logistics Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covenant Logistics Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HTLD and MRTN?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Covenant Logistics Group ranks #628 out of 737 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Covenant Logistics Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Covenant Logistics Group's value of 3.85 is 208% above this benchmark. Historically, Covenant Logistics Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 3.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Covenant Logistics 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.25, based on 737 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. Covenant Logistics Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.85 is 208% 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 Covenant Logistics Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covenant Logistics Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.85, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Covenant Logistics Group stock overvalued right now?
Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.85. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.22, compared to a current price of €43.40 — trading 79.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.85, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 208% above the Transportation industry median of 1.25. Covenant Logistics Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 10 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 Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.85 as of Jul. 23, 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 Covenant Logistics Group (FRA:CV5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covenant Logistics Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €43.40 is trading 79.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.22.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CV5:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.85 (91% above median its 10-year median of 2.02)
GF Value™: €24.22 vs. price of €43.40 (79.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 208% above the Transportation median (#628 of 737)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CV5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Covenant Logistics Group Inc together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, offers truckload transportation and freight brokerage services to customers throughout the continental United States. The company's reportable segments include Expedited, Dedicated Services, Managed Freight, and Warehousing. The expedited segment provides truckload services to customers with high service freight and delivery standards. Dedicated segment provides customers with committed truckload capacity over contracted periods with the goal of three to five years in length. The Managed Freight segment includes brokerage services and TMS. The warehousing segment provides day-to-day warehouse management services to customers who have chosen to outsource this function.
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