Peab AB (FRA:PEKB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.84 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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FRA:PEKB Peab AB FRA:PEKB
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What is Peab AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Peab AB FRA:PEKB -0.48% 28 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 2.26. GuruFocus rates FRA:PEKB with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,360 Construction companies, Peab AB ranks worse than 65.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Peab AB's current share price is €8.21. Peab AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.47. Peab AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.84.

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

FRA:PEKB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 2.26   Max: 3.87
Current: 1.83

During the past years, Peab AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.87. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 2.26.

FRA:PEKB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.15% of 1360 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs FRA:PEKB: 1.83

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.

Peab AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.204. 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 €4.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Peab AB  (FRA:PEKB) 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.


Peab AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Peab AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Peab AB'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.

Peab AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Peab AB 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 3.24 1.44 1.28 1.69 1.75

Peab AB 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 1.62 1.58 1.75 1.95 1.82

FRA:PEKB vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Peab AB'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.


Peab AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Peab AB 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.

Peab AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.21/4.47
=1.84

* 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.

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

For example, Peab AB'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)
=5.204/134.1100*134.1100
=5.204

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.1100.

Peab AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 3.078 101.138 4.081
201612 3.274 102.022 4.304
201703 3.425 102.022 4.502
201706 3.216 102.752 4.197
201709 3.491 103.279 4.533
201712 3.526 103.793 4.556
201803 3.578 103.962 4.616
201806 3.347 104.875 4.280
201809 3.488 105.679 4.426
201812 3.325 105.912 4.210
201903 3.765 105.886 4.769
201906 3.553 106.742 4.464
201909 3.720 107.214 4.653
201912 3.739 107.766 4.653
202003 3.602 106.563 4.533
202006 3.893 107.498 4.857
202009 4.183 107.635 5.212
202012 4.146 108.296 5.134
202103 4.172 108.360 5.163
202106 3.918 108.928 4.824
202109 4.166 110.338 5.064
202112 4.515 112.486 5.383
202203 4.438 114.825 5.183
202206 4.093 118.384 4.637
202209 4.244 122.296 4.654
202212 4.357 126.365 4.624
202303 4.228 127.042 4.463
202306 4.103 129.407 4.252
202309 4.231 130.224 4.357
202312 4.495 131.912 4.570
202403 4.445 132.205 4.509
202406 4.511 132.716 4.558
202409 4.684 132.304 4.748
202412 4.985 132.987 5.027
202503 5.073 132.825 5.122
202506 4.830 133.699 4.845
202509 5.087 133.480 5.111
202512 5.363 133.390 5.392
202603 5.413 133.560 5.435
202606 5.204 134.110 5.204

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 1.84 mean?
Peab AB (FRA:PEKB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.84 as of Jul. 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 Peab AB and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 2.26. Over the past decade, Peab AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Peab AB ranks #886 out of 1360 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Peab AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Peab AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.84 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 3.87. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Peab AB's value of 1.84 is 55.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peab AB ranks #886 out of 1360 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Peab AB has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peab AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Peab AB ranks #886 out of 1360 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Peab AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Peab AB's value of 1.84 is 55.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Peab AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.26 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Peab AB 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 1.18, based on 1,360 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. Peab AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.84 is 55.9% 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 Peab AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Peab AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peab AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peab AB (FRA:PEKB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.00, compared to a current price of €8.21 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.26 and 55.9% above the Construction industry median of 1.18. Peab AB's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 5 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 Peab AB (FRA:PEKB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84 as of Jul. 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 Peab AB (FRA:PEKB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peab AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.21 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.00. GuruFocus considers Peab AB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PEKB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.84 (19% below median its 10-year median of 2.26)
  • GF Value™: €7.00 vs. price of €8.21 (17.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.9% above the Construction median (#886 of 1360)

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


Peab AB Business Description

Address Margretetorpsvagen 84, Forslov, SWE, SE-269 73
Peab AB is a Sweden-based construction and civil engineering company. It builds offices around the region and contributes to all stages of construction. Many projects are related to housing, transportation, commercial property, and building materials. It operates in four business areas: Construction, Civil Engineering, Industry, and Project Development. It uses technical expertise and input from customers to complete projects and deliver customized solutions. The majority of sales come from Sweden, and it also operates in Finland and Norway.
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