IPZYF (IP Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.44 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 29% Below Median

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What is IP Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

IP Group IPZYF 31 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates IPZYF with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Asset Management companies, IP Group ranks better than 81.4% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), IP Group's current share price is $0.9054. IP Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $2.04. IP Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.44.

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

IPZYF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.62   Max: 2.19
Current: 0.43

During the past 13 years, IP Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.19. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.62.

IPZYF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
81.4% of 1000 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.85 vs IPZYF: 0.43

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.

IP Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $1.478. 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 $2.04 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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IP Group  (OTCPK:IPZYF) 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.


IP Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


IP Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IP 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.

IP Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

IP 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 0.94 0.38 0.38 0.35 0.39

IP 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 0.38 0.00 0.35 0.00 0.39

IPZYF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, IP 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.


IP Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, IP Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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IP 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.9054/2.04
=0.44

* 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.

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

For example, IP 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)
=1.478/139.9000*139.9000
=1.478

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

IP Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 1.697 102.200 2.323
201712 1.907 105.000 2.541
201812 1.451 107.100 1.895
201912 1.412 108.500 1.821
202012 1.684 109.400 2.153
202112 2.225 114.700 2.714
202212 1.626 125.300 1.815
202312 1.464 130.500 1.569
202412 1.252 135.100 1.296
202512 1.478 139.900 1.478

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 0.44 mean?
IP Group (IPZYF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44 as of Jul. 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 IP Group and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, IP Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 2.19. According to the industry distribution chart, IP Group ranks #186 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is IP Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
IP Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 2.19. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. IP Group's value of 0.44 is 48.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IP Group ranks #186 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IP Group has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IP Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, IP Group ranks #186 out of 1000 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places IP Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. IP Group's value of 0.44 is 48.2% below this benchmark. Historically, IP Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 2.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 0.85, IP Group 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.85, based on 1,000 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. IP Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44 is 48.2% 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 IP Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IP Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IP Group stock overvalued right now?
IP Group (IPZYF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 48.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. IP Group's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 IP Group (IPZYF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44 as of Jul. 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.

IP Group Business Description

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IP Group PLC is an early-stage science investor supporting businesses in deeptech, life sciences, and cleantech. It helps develop intellectual property-based companies through partnerships with research universities. The group provides its portfolio companies with financial capital from outside sources or its resources. IP Group also provides companies with guidance and mentorship. The group operates in the following segments: Venture Capital investing in Healthier Future thematic area, Venture Capital investing in Tech-enriched Future thematic area, Venture Capital investing in Regenerative Future thematic area, Venture Capital investing in others, and the management of third-party funds and the provision of corporate finance advice.
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