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CAFCAJSE:CAC 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 198.33 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 893% above its 10-year median of 19.97. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of R16.65 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,281 Industrial Products companies, CAFCA ranks worse than 99.87% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-23), CAFCA's current share price is R5.95. CAFCA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was R0.03. CAFCA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 198.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for CAFCA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CAC'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 19.97 Max: 1549.4
Current: 121.24
During the past 12 years, CAFCA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1549.40. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 19.97.
JSE:CAC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 99.87% of 2281
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.12
vs JSE:CAC: 121.24
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.
CAFCA's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was R14.919. 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 R0.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep25.
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CAFCA (JSE:CAC) 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.
CAFCA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
CAFCA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CAFCA'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.
JSE:CAC vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, CAFCA'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.
CAFCA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CAFCA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CAFCA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
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.
CAFCA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 198.33 mean?
CAFCA (JSE:CAC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 198.33 as of Jul. 23, 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 CAFCA and its competitors. This is 893% above median its historical median of 19.97. Over the past decade, CAFCA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1,549.40. According to the industry distribution chart, CAFCA ranks #2278 out of 2281 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 99.9%.
Is CAFCA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CAFCA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 198.33 is 893% above median its 10-year median of 19.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 1,549.40. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. CAFCA's value of 198.33 is 9255.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAFCA ranks #2278 out of 2281 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CAFCA has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAFCA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CAFCA ranks #2278 out of 2281 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CAFCA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12. CAFCA's value of 198.33 is 9255.2% above this benchmark. Historically, CAFCA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1,549.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.97 vs. the industry median of 2.12, CAFCA 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.12, based on 2,281 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. CAFCA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 198.33 is 9255.2% 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 CAFCA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAFCA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 198.33, which is 893% above median its own 10-year median of 19.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CAFCA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAFCA (JSE:CAC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R16.65, compared to a current price of R5.95 — trading 64.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 198.33, which is 893% above median its 10-year median of 19.97 and 9255.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.12. CAFCA's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 CAFCA (JSE:CAC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 198.33 as of Jul. 23, 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 CAFCA (JSE:CAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAFCA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R5.95 is trading 64.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R16.65.
GuruFocus considers CAFCA to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAC:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 198.33 (893% above median its 10-year median of 19.97)
GF Value™: R16.65 vs. price of R5.95 (64.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9255.2% above the Industrial Products median (#2278 of 2281)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CAFCA Ltd is a manufacturer of electrical cables and specializes in the production of power cables, control and instrumentation cables, domestic wiring cables, solar PV cables, overhead conductors, and specialized industrial cables. Its product categories include aluminium cables, flexible cables, power cables, solar cables, telecommunications cables, and wiring cables. The Company serves a broad customer base across utilities, mining, industrial manufacturers, construction companies, telecommunications providers, retailers hardware stores, and export clients. It operates mainly in Zimbabwe and exports across the SADC and East Africa regions.
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