JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.42 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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What is JBG SMITH Properties Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

JBG SMITH Properties FRA:JBG 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:JBG with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.49. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 REITs companies, JBG SMITH Properties ranks better than 76.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), JBG SMITH Properties's current share price is €10.00. JBG SMITH Properties's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €23.71. JBG SMITH Properties's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.42.

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

FRA:JBG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 0.61   Max: 0.86
Current: 0.45

During the past years, JBG SMITH Properties's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.86. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.61.

FRA:JBG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.5% of 549 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.79 vs FRA:JBG: 0.45

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.

JBG SMITH Properties's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €15.843. 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 €23.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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JBG SMITH Properties  (FRA:JBG) 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.


JBG SMITH Properties Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


JBG SMITH Properties Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JBG SMITH Properties'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.

JBG SMITH Properties Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

JBG SMITH Properties Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.62

JBG SMITH Properties 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 0.63 0.81 0.62 0.53 0.53

FRA:JBG vs CTO, ESRT, GOOD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, JBG SMITH Properties'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.


JBG SMITH Properties Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, JBG SMITH Properties's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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JBG SMITH Properties 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.

JBG SMITH Properties's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.00/23.71
=0.42

* 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.

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

For example, JBG SMITH Properties'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)
=15.843/333.9520*333.9520
=15.843

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

JBG SMITH Properties Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 16.474 241.428 22.787
201612 16.974 241.432 23.479
201703 16.888 243.801 23.133
201706 16.237 244.955 22.136
201709 21.846 246.819 29.558
201712 21.281 246.524 28.828
201803 20.606 249.554 27.575
201806 21.409 251.989 28.373
201809 21.730 252.439 28.747
201812 21.711 251.233 28.859
201903 21.633 254.202 28.420
201906 22.714 256.143 29.614
201909 23.111 256.759 30.059
201912 22.720 256.974 29.526
202003 23.662 258.115 30.614
202006 22.849 257.797 29.599
202009 21.602 260.280 27.716
202012 19.999 260.474 25.641
202103 20.272 264.877 25.559
202106 19.873 271.696 24.427
202109 20.232 274.310 24.631
202112 20.259 278.802 24.266
202203 20.803 287.504 24.164
202206 22.793 296.311 25.688
202209 24.453 296.808 27.513
202212 22.205 296.797 24.985
202303 22.268 301.836 24.637
202306 22.467 305.109 24.591
202309 22.753 307.789 24.687
202312 21.614 306.746 23.531
202403 21.529 312.332 23.019
202406 21.491 314.175 22.844
202409 20.083 315.301 21.271
202412 20.451 315.605 21.640
202503 19.897 319.799 20.778
202506 18.514 322.561 19.168
202509 17.105 324.800 17.587
202512 16.607 324.054 17.114
202603 16.880 330.213 17.071
202606 15.843 333.952 15.843

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 0.42 mean?
JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 as of Aug. 26, 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 JBG SMITH Properties and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, JBG SMITH Properties' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #129 out of 549 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is JBG SMITH Properties' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
JBG SMITH Properties' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 0.86. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79. JBG SMITH Properties' value of 0.42 is 46.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #129 out of 549 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JBG SMITH Properties has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBG SMITH Properties' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTO and ESRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #129 out of 549 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places JBG SMITH Properties in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79. JBG SMITH Properties' value of 0.42 is 46.8% below this benchmark. Historically, JBG SMITH Properties' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 0.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.79, JBG SMITH Properties has consistently been below 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 REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.79, based on 549 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. JBG SMITH Properties's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 is 46.8% below 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 JBG SMITH Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBG SMITH Properties's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBG SMITH Properties stock overvalued right now?
JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.49, compared to a current price of €10.00 — trading 42.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 46.8% below the REITs industry median of 0.79. JBG SMITH Properties' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Aug. 26, 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 JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBG SMITH Properties stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €10.00 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.49.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JBG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.42 (31% below median its 10-year median of 0.61)
  • GF Value™: €17.49 vs. price of €10.00 (42.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.8% below the REITs median (#129 of 549)

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


JBG SMITH Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges JBGS:USA
Address 4747 Bethesda Avenue, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
JBG SMITH Properties is a real estate investment trust based in the United States. It owns, operates, invests in, and develops real estate assets concentrated in amenity-rich, metro-served submarkets in and around Washington, DC. In addition, the company also provides fee-based real estate services to legacy funds through its third-party real estate services business. The operating segments of the company are commercial, multifamily, and third-party real estate services. It generates maximum revenue from the commercial segment.
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