ICFI (ICF International) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.80 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 34% Below Median

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84 GF Score
Price $89.05
GF Value $102.06
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is ICF International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ICF International ICFI -1.02% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 2.72. GuruFocus rates ICFI with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $102.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 Business Services companies, ICF International ranks worse than 56.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), ICF International's current share price is $89.05. ICF International's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $49.60. ICF International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.80.

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

ICFI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26   Med: 2.72   Max: 3.97
Current: 1.8

During the past years, ICF International's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.97. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 2.72.

ICFI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
56.21% of 717 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs ICFI: 1.80

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.

ICF International's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $58.544. 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 $49.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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ICF International  (NAS:ICFI) 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.


ICF International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ICF International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ICF International'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.

ICF International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ICF International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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ICF International Quarterly Data
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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 1.84 1.98 1.81 1.34 1.47

ICFI vs CRAI, HURN, ROMA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, ICF International'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.


ICF International Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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ICF International 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.

ICF International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=89.05/49.60
=1.80

* 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.

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

For example, ICF International'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)
=58.544/333.9520*333.9520
=58.544

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

ICF International Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 29.028 241.428 40.153
201612 29.757 241.432 41.160
201703 29.848 243.801 40.885
201706 30.619 244.955 41.743
201709 31.374 246.819 42.450
201712 33.010 246.524 44.717
201803 33.170 249.554 44.388
201806 33.750 251.989 44.728
201809 34.486 252.439 45.622
201812 35.097 251.233 46.653
201903 35.120 254.202 46.138
201906 35.537 256.143 46.332
201909 36.442 256.759 47.398
201912 37.871 256.974 49.215
202003 36.690 258.115 47.470
202006 37.408 257.797 48.459
202009 38.547 260.280 49.458
202012 39.501 260.474 50.644
202103 39.832 264.877 50.219
202106 40.907 271.696 50.280
202109 41.895 274.310 51.004
202112 42.566 278.802 50.986
202203 42.745 287.504 49.651
202206 43.542 296.311 49.073
202209 44.480 296.808 50.046
202212 45.184 296.797 50.840
202303 45.065 301.836 49.860
202306 46.391 305.109 50.777
202309 47.475 307.789 51.511
202312 48.689 306.746 53.007
202403 48.848 312.332 52.229
202406 50.292 314.175 53.458
202409 52.034 315.301 55.112
202412 52.634 315.605 55.694
202503 52.582 319.799 54.909
202506 54.287 322.561 56.204
202509 55.550 324.800 57.115
202512 56.361 324.054 58.083
202603 56.958 330.213 57.603
202606 58.544 333.952 58.544

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 1.80 mean?
ICF International (ICFI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.80 as of Aug. 21, 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 ICF International and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 2.72. Over the past decade, ICF International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 3.97. According to the industry distribution chart, ICF International ranks #403 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is ICF International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ICF International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.80 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 3.97. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. ICF International's value of 1.80 is 17.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ICF International ranks #403 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ICF International has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ICF International's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRAI and HURN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ICF International ranks #403 out of 717 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ICF International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. ICF International's value of 1.80 is 17.6% above this benchmark. Historically, ICF International's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 3.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.72 vs. the industry median of 1.53, ICF International 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.53, based on 717 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. ICF International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.80 is 17.6% 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 ICF International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ICF International's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 2.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ICF International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICF International (ICFI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $102.06, compared to a current price of $89.05 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 2.72 and 17.6% above the Business Services industry median of 1.53. ICF International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 ICF International (ICFI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 as of Aug. 21, 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 ICF International (ICFI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICF International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $89.05 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $102.06. GuruFocus considers ICF International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ICFI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.80 (34% below median its 10-year median of 2.72)
  • GF Value™: $102.06 vs. price of $89.05 (12.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.6% above the Business Services median (#403 of 717)

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


ICF International Business Description

Other Exchanges G6V:Germany
Address 1902 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA, USA, 20190
ICF International Inc provides professional services and technology-based solutions, including management, technology and policy consulting and implementation services, to government and commercial clients in the U.S. and internationally. Its government clients include U.S. federal agencies, state and local governments and international governments, as well as commercial clients inside and outside the U.S. It supports clients in Energy, Environment, Infrastructure and Disaster Recovery; Health and Social Programs; and Security and Other Civilian and Commercial markets. The company delivers services across the life cycle of a policy, program or project through Advisory Services, Program Implementation, Analytics Services, Digital Services and Engagement Services.
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