Canfor (FRA:NKC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 58% Below Median

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What is Canfor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Canfor FRA:NKC +0.60% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:NKC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.24. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Forest Products companies, Canfor ranks better than 61.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Canfor's current share price is €8.40. Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.88. Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.56.

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

FRA:NKC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 1.32   Max: 3.11
Current: 0.56

During the past years, Canfor's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.11. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.32.

FRA:NKC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
61.07% of 244 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.745 vs FRA:NKC: 0.56

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.

Canfor's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.107. 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 €14.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Canfor  (FRA:NKC) 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.


Canfor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Canfor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canfor'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.

Canfor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Canfor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Canfor Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.66 0.60 0.51 0.49 0.56

FRA:NKC vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Canfor'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.


Canfor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Canfor 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.40/14.88
=0.56

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=13.107/132.2623*132.2623
=13.107

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Canfor Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.850 102.002 8.882
201609 7.276 101.765 9.457
201612 7.940 101.449 10.352
201703 8.248 102.634 10.629
201706 8.128 103.029 10.434
201709 8.420 103.345 10.776
201712 8.906 103.345 11.398
201803 9.107 105.004 11.471
201806 10.404 105.557 13.036
201809 10.957 105.636 13.719
201812 10.744 105.399 13.482
201903 9.720 106.979 12.017
201906 9.409 107.690 11.556
201909 9.111 107.611 11.198
201912 8.980 107.769 11.021
202003 8.453 107.927 10.359
202006 8.852 108.401 10.800
202009 9.650 108.164 11.800
202012 11.313 108.559 13.783
202103 13.793 110.298 16.540
202106 17.836 111.720 21.116
202109 18.938 112.905 22.185
202112 19.349 113.774 22.493
202203 22.923 117.646 25.771
202206 25.692 120.806 28.128
202209 27.367 120.648 30.002
202212 24.231 120.964 26.494
202303 23.000 122.702 24.792
202306 22.668 124.203 24.139
202309 22.775 125.230 24.054
202312 21.944 125.072 23.205
202403 21.539 126.258 22.563
202406 20.556 127.522 21.320
202409 18.234 127.285 18.947
202412 18.749 127.364 19.470
202503 18.158 129.181 18.591
202506 16.480 129.892 16.781
202509 15.383 130.287 15.616
202512 13.326 130.366 13.520
202603 13.107 132.262 13.107

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 0.56 mean?
Canfor (FRA:NKC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 as of Jul. 27, 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 Canfor and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Canfor ranks #95 out of 244 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Canfor's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 3.11. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75. Canfor's value of 0.56 is 24.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canfor ranks #95 out of 244 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Canfor has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Canfor ranks #95 out of 244 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Canfor in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75. Canfor's value of 0.56 is 24.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Canfor's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 3.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 0.75, Canfor 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 Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.75, based on 244 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. Canfor's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 24.8% 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 Canfor and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canfor's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canfor stock overvalued right now?
Canfor (FRA:NKC) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.24, compared to a current price of €8.40 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 24.8% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.75. Canfor's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 Canfor (FRA:NKC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Jul. 27, 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 Canfor (FRA:NKC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canfor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.40 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.24.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NKC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (58% below median its 10-year median of 1.32)
  • GF Value™: €9.24 vs. price of €8.40 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 24.8% below the Forest Products median (#95 of 244)

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


Canfor Business Description

Address 101-161 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V5T 1G4
Canfor is a softwood lumber company that also owns Canfor Pulp Products. It is active throughout North America and Europe, with lumber mills in British Columbia, Alberta, the Southeastern United States, and Sweden. It has two reportable segments: lumber and pulp and paper. The lumber segment includes Canfor's sawmilling and remanufacturing operations. The pulp and paper segment includes the kraft pulp, kraft paper, and bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp businesses of Canfor Pulp.
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