Resources Connection (FRA:RCO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.35 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 77% Below Median

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FRA:RCO Resources Connection Inc FRA:RCO
67 GF Score
Price €3.36
GF Value €5.20
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What is Resources Connection Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Resources Connection FRA:RCO +3.70% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 1.50. GuruFocus rates FRA:RCO with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.20. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Business Services companies, Resources Connection ranks better than 89.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Resources Connection's current share price is €3.36. Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €9.57. Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.35.

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

FRA:RCO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 1.5   Max: 2.18
Current: 0.35

During the past years, Resources Connection's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.18. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 1.50.

FRA:RCO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
89.42% of 728 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs FRA:RCO: 0.35

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.

Resources Connection's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €4.220. 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 €9.57 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Resources Connection  (FRA:RCO) 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.


Resources Connection Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Resources Connection Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Resources Connection'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.

Resources Connection Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Resources Connection Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Resources Connection Quarterly Data
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FRA:RCO vs EGG, GLAI, FORR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Resources Connection'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.


Resources Connection Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Resources Connection 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.

Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.36/9.57
=0.35

* 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.

Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=4.22/335.1230*335.1230
=4.220

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Resources Connection Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 8.488 240.849 11.810
201611 7.466 241.353 10.367
201702 7.395 243.603 10.173
201705 7.266 244.733 9.950
201708 6.906 245.519 9.426
201711 7.110 246.669 9.660
201802 6.918 248.991 9.311
201805 7.194 251.588 9.583
201808 7.377 252.146 9.805
201811 7.695 252.038 10.232
201902 7.795 252.776 10.334
201905 7.992 256.092 10.458
201908 8.111 256.558 10.595
201911 8.455 257.208 11.016
202002 8.638 258.678 11.191
202005 8.663 256.394 11.323
202008 8.075 259.918 10.411
202011 8.007 260.229 10.311
202102 7.756 263.014 9.882
202105 8.247 269.195 10.267
202108 8.730 273.567 10.694
202111 9.196 277.948 11.088
202202 9.501 283.716 11.223
202205 10.614 292.296 12.169
202208 11.462 296.171 12.969
202211 11.729 297.711 13.203
202302 11.301 300.840 12.589
202305 11.392 304.127 12.553
202308 11.398 307.026 12.441
202311 11.406 307.051 12.449
202402 11.376 310.326 12.285
202405 11.544 314.069 12.318
202408 11.034 314.796 11.746
202411 9.271 315.493 9.848
202502 8.065 319.082 8.470
202505 5.553 321.465 5.789
202508 5.309 323.976 5.492
202511 5.024 324.122 5.195
202602 4.633 326.785 4.751
202605 4.220 335.123 4.220

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 0.35 mean?
Resources Connection (FRA:RCO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 as of Jul. 29, 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 Resources Connection and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 1.50. Over the past decade, Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Resources Connection ranks #77 out of 728 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Resources Connection's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 1.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 2.18. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Resources Connection's value of 0.35 is 77.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Resources Connection ranks #77 out of 728 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Resources Connection has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Resources Connection's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EGG and GLAI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Resources Connection ranks #77 out of 728 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Resources Connection in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Resources Connection's value of 0.35 is 77.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Resources Connection's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 2.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.50 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Resources Connection 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 728 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. Resources Connection's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 is 77.6% 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 Resources Connection and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Resources Connection's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Resources Connection stock overvalued right now?
Resources Connection (FRA:RCO) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.20, compared to a current price of €3.36 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 1.50 and 77.6% below the Business Services industry median of 1.56. Resources Connection's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Resources Connection (FRA:RCO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Jul. 29, 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 Resources Connection (FRA:RCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Resources Connection stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.36 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.20.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RCO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.35 (77% below median its 10-year median of 1.50)
  • GF Value™: €5.20 vs. price of €3.36 (35.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.6% below the Business Services median (#77 of 728)

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


Resources Connection Business Description

Other Exchanges RGP:USARCO:Germany
Address 15950 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 330, Dallas, TX, USA, 75248
Resources Connection Inc provides consulting and business initiative support services predominantly through its operative subsidiary, Resources Global Professionals. It has two segments RGP ( Resources Global Professionals.) and Sitrick. The RGP segment is focused on delivering consulting services catering to its client's operational needs and change initiatives utilizing a combination of bench and on-demand, talent. The Sitrick segment provides corporate, financial, transactional, and crisis communication and management services. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the RGP segment. Geographically, it derives its key revenue from North America and the rest from Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
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