George Weston (FRA:WX5) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.73 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 126% Above Median

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FRA:WX5 George Weston Ltd FRA:WX5
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Price €62.50
GF Value €54.29
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What is George Weston Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

George Weston FRA:WX5 +1.63% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.73 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 2.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:WX5 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €54.29. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 231 Retail - Defensive companies, George Weston ranks worse than 86.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), George Weston's current share price is €62.50. George Weston's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €10.90. George Weston's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.73.

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

FRA:WX5' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.66   Med: 2.53   Max: 5.95
Current: 5.67

During the past years, George Weston's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.95. The lowest was 1.66. And the median was 2.53.

FRA:WX5's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.58% of 231 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.65 vs FRA:WX5: 5.67

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.

George Weston's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.129. 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 €10.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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George Weston  (FRA:WX5) 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.


George Weston Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


George Weston Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for George Weston'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.

George Weston Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

George Weston Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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George Weston Quarterly Data
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FRA:WX5 vs KR, SFM, ACI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, George Weston'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.


George Weston Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, George Weston's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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George Weston 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.

George Weston's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=62.50/10.90
=5.73

* 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.

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

For example, George Weston'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)
=6.129/133.5265*133.5265
=6.129

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

George Weston Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 12.259 101.765 16.085
201612 12.868 101.449 16.937
201703 12.644 102.634 16.450
201706 12.103 103.029 15.686
201709 12.724 103.345 16.440
201712 12.274 103.345 15.859
201803 11.531 105.004 14.663
201806 11.931 105.557 15.092
201809 11.937 105.636 15.089
201812 10.270 105.399 13.011
201903 9.367 106.979 11.691
201906 9.497 107.690 11.775
201909 9.641 107.611 11.963
201912 10.069 107.769 12.476
202003 10.327 107.927 12.776
202006 9.830 108.401 12.108
202009 9.794 108.164 12.090
202012 9.819 108.559 12.077
202103 9.897 110.298 11.981
202106 9.688 111.720 11.579
202109 9.286 112.905 10.982
202112 9.656 113.774 11.332
202203 9.987 117.646 11.335
202206 10.571 120.806 11.684
202209 11.700 120.648 12.949
202212 9.926 120.964 10.957
202303 10.002 122.702 10.884
202306 10.365 124.203 11.143
202309 10.621 125.230 11.325
202312 9.929 125.072 10.600
202403 9.559 126.258 10.109
202406 9.599 127.522 10.051
202409 8.577 127.285 8.998
202412 9.327 127.364 9.778
202503 8.369 129.181 8.651
202506 7.850 129.892 8.070
202509 7.861 130.287 8.056
202512 7.285 130.366 7.462
202603 6.786 132.262 6.851
202606 6.129 133.527 6.129

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 5.73 mean?
George Weston (FRA:WX5) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.73 as of Aug. 15, 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 George Weston and its competitors. This is 126% above median its historical median of 2.53. Over the past decade, George Weston's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 5.95. According to the industry distribution chart, George Weston ranks #200 out of 231 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is George Weston's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
George Weston's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.73 is 126% above median its 10-year median of 2.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 5.95. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. George Weston's value of 5.73 is 247.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, George Weston ranks #200 out of 231 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, George Weston has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Weston's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, George Weston ranks #200 out of 231 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places George Weston in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. George Weston's value of 5.73 is 247.3% above this benchmark. Historically, George Weston's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.66 to 5.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.53 vs. the industry median of 1.65, George Weston 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.65, based on 231 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. George Weston's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.73 is 247.3% 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 George Weston and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. George Weston's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.73, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Weston stock overvalued right now?
George Weston (FRA:WX5) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.73. The stock's GF Value™ is €54.29, compared to a current price of €62.50 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.73, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 2.53 and 247.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.65. George Weston's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 George Weston (FRA:WX5), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.73 as of Aug. 15, 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 George Weston (FRA:WX5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €62.50 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €54.29.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WX5:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.73 (126% above median its 10-year median of 2.53)
  • GF Value™: €54.29 vs. price of €62.50 (15.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 247.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#200 of 231)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WX5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


George Weston Business Description

Address 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 800, Toronto, ON, CAN, M4T 2S5
George Weston is a holding company that controls majority stakes in retailer Loblaw and in Choice Properties, a real estate investment trust. Loblaw boasts the largest retail footprint across Canada with 2,500 food retail and pharmacy stores under banners such as Loblaw, No-Frills, Maxi, and Shoppers Drug Mart. Meanwhile, open-ended Choice Properties REIT owns and manages over 700 commercial and residential properties in Canada, generating roughly 60% of its gross rental revenue from its largest tenant Loblaw. Previously, George Weston sold its wholly owned bakery Weston Foods in 2022. The firm is controlled by the Weston family, which owns a 60% stake.
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