HWGLF (Harworth Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.85 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 85% Above Median

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HWGLF Harworth Group PLC HWGLF
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What is Harworth Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Harworth Group HWGLF +1.97% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates HWGLF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.89. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,437 Real Estate companies, Harworth Group ranks better than 54.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Harworth Group's current share price is $2.07. Harworth Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $2.43. Harworth Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.85.

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

HWGLF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.46   Max: 0.9
Current: 0.64

During the past 13 years, Harworth Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.90. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.46.

HWGLF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
54.07% of 1437 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs HWGLF: 0.64

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.

Harworth Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $2.887. 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 $2.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Harworth Group  (OTCPK:HWGLF) 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.


Harworth Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Harworth Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Harworth Group'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.

Harworth Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Harworth Group 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 0.75 0.39 0.42 0.56 0.85

Harworth Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.42 0.00 0.56 0.00 0.85

Harworth Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Harworth Group'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.


Harworth Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Harworth Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Harworth Group 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.

Harworth Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.07/2.43
=0.85

* 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.

Harworth Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Harworth Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=2.887/139.9000*139.9000
=2.887

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

Harworth Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 1.431 102.200 1.959
201712 1.708 105.000 2.276
201812 1.741 107.100 2.274
201912 1.889 108.500 2.436
202012 2.037 109.400 2.605
202112 2.383 114.700 2.907
202212 2.275 125.300 2.540
202312 2.498 130.500 2.678
202412 2.702 135.100 2.798
202512 2.887 139.900 2.887

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 0.85 mean?
Harworth Group (HWGLF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 as of Jul. 17, 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 Harworth Group and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Harworth Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Harworth Group ranks #660 out of 1437 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Harworth Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Harworth Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 is 85% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.90. The Real Estate industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.71. Harworth Group's value of 0.85 is 19.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harworth Group ranks #660 out of 1437 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Harworth Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harworth Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Harworth Group ranks #660 out of 1437 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Harworth Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.71. Harworth Group's value of 0.85 is 19.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Harworth Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Harworth Group 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 Real Estate company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.71, based on 1,437 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. Harworth Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85 is 19.7% 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 Harworth Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harworth Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harworth Group stock overvalued right now?
Harworth Group (HWGLF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.85. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.89, compared to a current price of $2.07 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 19.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.71. Harworth Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Harworth Group (HWGLF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 as of Jul. 17, 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 Harworth Group (HWGLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harworth Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.07 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.89.

Key valuation signals for HWGLF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.85 (85% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
  • GF Value™: $1.89 vs. price of $2.07 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.7% above the Real Estate median (#660 of 1437)

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


Harworth Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HWGl:UKHWG:UK
Address Poplar Way, Advantage House, Catcliffe, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, GBR, S60 5TR
Harworth Group PLC operates as a brownfield regeneration company in the North of England and the Midlands. It is organized into two operating segments: The Income Generation segment focuses on generating rental returns from the business space portfolio, rental returns and royalties from energy generation, environmental technologies, and the agricultural portfolio, and income-generating streams from recycled aggregates and secondary coal products. The Capital Growth segment focuses on delivering value by developing the underlying portfolio and includes planning and development activity, value engineering, proactive asset management, and strategic land acquisitions. It generates a vast majority of its revenues from the sale of development properties.
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