Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.27 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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JSE:EXP Exemplar REITail Ltd JSE:EXP
73 GF Score
Price R18.00
GF Value R15.75
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Exemplar REITail Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Exemplar REITail JSE:EXP 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates JSE:EXP with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of R15.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 559 REITs companies, Exemplar REITail ranks worse than 75.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Exemplar REITail's current share price is R18.00. Exemplar REITail's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Feb26 was R14.20. Exemplar REITail's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.27.

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

JSE:EXP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1   Med: 1.1   Max: 1.38
Current: 1.27

During the past 11 years, Exemplar REITail's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.38. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 1.10.

JSE:EXP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.13% of 559 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.83 vs JSE:EXP: 1.27

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.

Exemplar REITail's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Feb26 was R19.282. 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 R14.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb26.

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Exemplar REITail  (JSE:EXP) 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.


Exemplar REITail Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Exemplar REITail Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Exemplar REITail'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.

Exemplar REITail Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Exemplar REITail Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Exemplar REITail Semi-Annual Data
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JSE:EXP vs SPG, O, KIM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Exemplar REITail'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.


Exemplar REITail Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

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

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


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Exemplar REITail 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.

Exemplar REITail's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=18.00/14.20
=1.27

* 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.

Exemplar REITail's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Feb26 is calculated as:

For example, Exemplar REITail's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Feb26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Feb26 (Change)*Current CPI (Feb26)
=19.282/163.8300*163.8300
=19.282

Current CPI (Feb26) = 163.8300.

Exemplar REITail Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201602 4.300 104.097 6.767
201702 5.253 110.855 7.763
201902 11.322 119.793 15.484
202002 11.078 125.243 14.491
202102 10.937 128.817 13.910
202202 12.750 136.109 15.347
202302 14.103 146.101 15.814
202402 14.896 154.225 15.824
202502 16.815 159.099 17.315
202602 19.282 163.830 19.282

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 1.27 mean?
Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.27 as of Jul. 16, 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 Exemplar REITail and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 1.10. Over the past decade, Exemplar REITail's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Exemplar REITail ranks #420 out of 559 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Exemplar REITail's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Exemplar REITail's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.27 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 1.38. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83. Exemplar REITail's value of 1.27 is 53% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Exemplar REITail ranks #420 out of 559 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Exemplar REITail has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Exemplar REITail's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Exemplar REITail ranks #420 out of 559 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Exemplar REITail in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83. Exemplar REITail's value of 1.27 is 53% above this benchmark. Historically, Exemplar REITail's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 1.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.10 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Exemplar REITail 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 REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.83, based on 559 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. Exemplar REITail's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.27 is 53% 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 Exemplar REITail and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Exemplar REITail's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Exemplar REITail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R15.75, compared to a current price of R18.00 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.10 and 53% above the REITs industry median of 0.83. Exemplar REITail's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 as of Jul. 16, 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 Exemplar REITail (JSE:EXP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exemplar REITail stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R18.00 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R15.75. GuruFocus considers Exemplar REITail to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:EXP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.27 (15% above median its 10-year median of 1.10)
  • GF Value™: R15.75 vs. price of R18.00 (14.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53% above the REITs median (#420 of 559)

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


Exemplar REITail Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 204 Von Willich Avenue, Clubview, Centurion, Gauteng, ZAF, 0157
Exemplar REITail Ltd is a real estate investment trust which develops, owns and manages township and rural retail real estate. The company is the only fund in the country focused purely on retail in under-serviced areas that offers stakeholders investment opportunities. The company's retail segments based on geography consist of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Eastern and Western Cape.
73GF Score

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