Owens-Corning (FRA:O5Q) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.98 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 32% Above Median

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FRA:O5Q Owens-Corning Inc FRA:O5Q
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What is Owens-Corning Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Owens-Corning FRA:O5Q +0.84% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 2.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:O5Q with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €133.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,317 Construction companies, Owens-Corning ranks worse than 79.04% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), Owens-Corning's current share price is €132.25. Owens-Corning's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €44.44. Owens-Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.98.

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

FRA:O5Q' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87   Med: 2.25   Max: 4.23
Current: 2.89

During the past years, Owens-Corning's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.23. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 2.25.

FRA:O5Q's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
79.04% of 1317 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs FRA:O5Q: 2.89

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.

Owens-Corning's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €41.444. 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 €44.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Owens-Corning  (FRA:O5Q) 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.


Owens-Corning Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Owens-Corning Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Owens-Corning'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.

Owens-Corning Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Owens-Corning Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Owens-Corning 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 2.69 2.74 2.17 2.06 2.99

FRA:O5Q vs SPXC, WMS, CSL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Owens-Corning'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.


Owens-Corning Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Owens-Corning 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.

Owens-Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=132.25/44.44
=2.98

* 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.

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

For example, Owens-Corning'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)
=41.444/333.9520*333.9520
=41.444

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Owens-Corning Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 30.534 241.428 42.236
201612 32.377 241.432 44.784
201703 32.571 243.801 44.615
201706 31.794 244.955 43.345
201709 30.738 246.819 41.589
201712 31.542 246.524 42.728
201803 29.941 249.554 40.067
201806 31.847 251.989 42.206
201809 32.657 252.439 43.202
201812 34.381 251.233 45.701
201903 34.732 254.202 45.628
201906 35.831 256.143 46.715
201909 37.413 256.759 48.661
201912 38.238 256.974 49.692
202003 29.274 258.115 37.875
202006 29.797 257.797 38.599
202009 30.281 260.280 38.852
202012 30.366 260.474 38.932
202103 31.635 264.877 39.885
202106 33.079 271.696 40.659
202109 35.221 274.310 42.879
202112 37.868 278.802 45.359
202203 40.180 287.504 46.671
202206 44.186 296.311 49.799
202209 49.487 296.808 55.680
202212 46.995 296.797 52.878
202303 49.282 301.836 54.526
202306 51.536 305.109 56.408
202309 53.806 307.789 58.380
202312 54.326 306.746 59.144
202403 55.514 312.332 59.357
202406 58.527 314.175 62.211
202409 59.048 315.301 62.541
202412 56.785 315.605 60.086
202503 53.128 319.799 55.479
202506 53.545 322.561 55.436
202509 45.595 324.800 46.880
202512 41.028 324.054 42.281
202603 39.156 330.213 39.599
202606 41.444 333.952 41.444

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 2.98 mean?
Owens-Corning (FRA:O5Q) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 as of Aug. 18, 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 Owens-Corning and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 2.25. Over the past decade, Owens-Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Owens-Corning ranks #1041 out of 1317 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Owens-Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Owens-Corning's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 2.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 4.23. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Owens-Corning's value of 2.98 is 156.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Owens-Corning ranks #1041 out of 1317 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Owens-Corning has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Owens-Corning's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SPXC and WMS?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Owens-Corning ranks #1041 out of 1317 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Owens-Corning in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Owens-Corning's value of 2.98 is 156.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Owens-Corning's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 4.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.25 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Owens-Corning 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 1.16, based on 1,317 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. Owens-Corning's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.98 is 156.9% 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 Owens-Corning and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Owens-Corning's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Owens-Corning stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Owens-Corning (FRA:O5Q) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €133.95, compared to a current price of €132.25 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 2.25 and 156.9% above the Construction industry median of 1.16. Owens-Corning's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Owens-Corning (FRA:O5Q), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.98 as of Aug. 18, 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 Owens-Corning (FRA:O5Q) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Owens-Corning stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €132.25 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €133.95. GuruFocus considers Owens-Corning to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:O5Q:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.98 (32% above median its 10-year median of 2.25)
  • GF Value™: €133.95 vs. price of €132.25 (1.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 156.9% above the Construction median (#1041 of 1317)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:O5Q stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Owens-Corning Business Description

Other Exchanges OC:USA
Address One Owens Corning Parkway, Toledo, OH, USA, 43659
Owens-Corning Inc is a building products company that offers roofing products and systems, insulation products (hermal and acoustical batts, loose fill insulation, spray foam insulation, wet use chopped strand, etc.), and doors and door systems. The company's reportable segments are: Roofing, Insulation, and Doors. Maximum revenue is generated from the Roofing segment, which manufactures and sells residential roofing shingles, oxidized asphalt materials, roofing components, and composite lumber mainly used in residential construction. This segment also manufactures and sells glass mat and specialty veil materials used in building and construction applications. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other markets.
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