Granite Construction (FRA:GRG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.34 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 125% Above Median

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FRA:GRG Granite Construction Inc FRA:GRG
79 GF Score
Price €105.00
GF Value €105.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Granite Construction Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Granite Construction FRA:GRG -1.87% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.34 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:GRG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €105.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,346 Construction companies, Granite Construction ranks worse than 87.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Granite Construction's current share price is €105.00. Granite Construction's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €24.17. Granite Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.34.

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

FRA:GRG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 1.93   Max: 5.79
Current: 4.45

During the past years, Granite Construction's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.79. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 1.93.

FRA:GRG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.96% of 1346 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs FRA:GRG: 4.45

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.

Granite Construction's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.930. 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 €24.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Granite Construction  (FRA:GRG) 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.


Granite Construction Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Granite Construction Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Granite Construction'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.

Granite Construction Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Granite Construction Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Granite Construction 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 3.43 4.00 4.23 4.33 5.71

FRA:GRG vs LGN, ROAD, MYRG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Granite Construction'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.


Granite Construction Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Granite Construction 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.

Granite Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=105.00/24.17
=4.34

* 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.

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

For example, Granite Construction'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)
=14.93/333.9520*333.9520
=14.930

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Granite Construction Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 19.600 241.428 27.111
201612 21.199 241.432 29.323
201703 20.185 243.801 27.649
201706 19.468 244.955 26.541
201709 19.255 246.819 26.052
201712 20.030 246.524 27.133
201803 18.539 249.554 24.809
201806 23.524 251.989 31.176
201809 24.876 252.439 32.909
201812 23.427 251.233 31.140
201903 24.812 254.202 32.596
201906 22.814 256.143 29.744
201909 23.714 256.759 30.843
201912 22.577 256.974 29.340
202003 21.195 258.115 27.422
202006 20.769 257.797 26.904
202009 18.068 260.280 23.182
202012 17.561 260.474 22.515
202103 16.574 264.877 20.896
202106 17.307 271.696 21.273
202109 18.274 274.310 22.247
202112 18.682 278.802 22.377
202203 18.411 287.504 21.385
202206 18.971 296.311 21.381
202209 21.970 296.808 24.719
202212 20.566 296.797 23.141
202303 19.699 301.836 21.795
202306 18.947 305.109 20.738
202309 20.378 307.789 22.110
202312 20.394 306.746 22.203
202403 19.722 312.332 21.087
202406 19.812 314.175 21.059
202409 20.762 315.301 21.990
202412 22.327 315.605 23.625
202503 21.012 319.799 21.942
202506 21.047 322.561 21.790
202509 22.515 324.800 23.149
202512 23.149 324.054 23.856
202603 20.408 330.213 20.639
202606 14.930 333.952 14.930

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 4.34 mean?
Granite Construction (FRA:GRG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.34 as of Aug. 06, 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 Granite Construction and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 1.93. Over the past decade, Granite Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 5.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Granite Construction ranks #1184 out of 1346 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Granite Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Granite Construction's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.34 is 125% above median its 10-year median of 1.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 5.79. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Granite Construction's value of 4.34 is 280.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Granite Construction ranks #1184 out of 1346 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Granite Construction has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Granite Construction's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LGN and ROAD?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Granite Construction ranks #1184 out of 1346 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Granite Construction in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Granite Construction's value of 4.34 is 280.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Granite Construction's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 5.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Granite Construction 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.14, based on 1,346 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. Granite Construction's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.34 is 280.7% 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 Granite Construction and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Granite Construction's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.34, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Granite Construction stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Granite Construction (FRA:GRG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €105.32, compared to a current price of €105.00 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.34, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 280.7% above the Construction industry median of 1.14. Granite Construction's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Granite Construction (FRA:GRG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.34 as of Aug. 06, 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 Granite Construction (FRA:GRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Granite Construction stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €105.00 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €105.32. GuruFocus considers Granite Construction to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GRG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.34 (125% above median its 10-year median of 1.93)
  • GF Value™: €105.32 vs. price of €105.00 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 280.7% above the Construction median (#1184 of 1346)

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


Granite Construction Business Description

Other Exchanges GVA:USAGRG:Germany
Address 585 West Beach Street, Watsonville, CA, USA, 95076
Granite Construction Inc engages in the construction and development of various infrastructure projects on behalf of public and private clients in the United States. The company focuses on heavy civil infrastructure projects, including roads, highways, transit facilities, airports, bridges, dams, tunnels, and other infrastructure projects. In addition, the company performs site preparation and infrastructure services for residential development, energy development, and other facilities. The majority of revenue is derived from the company's Construction operating segment, and rest from Materials segment.
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