Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.59 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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JSE:RTO Rex Trueform Group Ltd JSE:RTO
58 GF Score
Price R11.00
GF Value R10.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Rex Trueform Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Rex Trueform Group JSE:RTO 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates JSE:RTO with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of R10.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 809 Retail - Cyclical companies, Rex Trueform Group ranks better than 72.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Rex Trueform Group's current share price is R11.00. Rex Trueform Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was R18.53. Rex Trueform Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.59.

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

JSE:RTO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 0.92   Max: 1.63
Current: 0.59

During the past 13 years, Rex Trueform Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.63. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.92.

JSE:RTO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
72.81% of 809 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs JSE:RTO: 0.59

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.

Rex Trueform Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was R20.784. 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 R18.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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Rex Trueform Group  (JSE:RTO) 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.


Rex Trueform Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Rex Trueform Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rex Trueform 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.

Rex Trueform Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Rex Trueform Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Rex Trueform Group Semi-Annual Data
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JSE:RTO vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Rex Trueform 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.


Rex Trueform Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Rex Trueform Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Rex Trueform 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.00/18.53
=0.59

* 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.

Rex Trueform Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, Rex Trueform Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun25)
=20.784/160.9852*160.9852
=20.784

Current CPI (Jun25) = 160.9852.

Rex Trueform Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.536 106.713 18.912
201706 12.569 112.054 18.058
201806 13.201 116.959 18.170
201906 15.069 122.191 19.853
202006 11.648 124.807 15.024
202106 12.814 131.113 15.733
202206 15.153 140.835 17.321
202306 19.492 148.802 21.088
202406 19.788 156.269 20.385
202506 20.784 160.985 20.784

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 0.59 mean?
Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 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 Rex Trueform Group and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Rex Trueform Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Rex Trueform Group ranks #220 out of 809 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Rex Trueform Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Rex Trueform Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.63. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Rex Trueform Group's value of 0.59 is 52.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rex Trueform Group ranks #220 out of 809 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rex Trueform Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rex Trueform Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Rex Trueform Group ranks #220 out of 809 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Rex Trueform Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Rex Trueform Group's value of 0.59 is 52.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Rex Trueform Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Rex Trueform 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.24, based on 809 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. Rex Trueform Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.59 is 52.4% 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 Rex Trueform Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rex Trueform Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rex Trueform Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R10.67, compared to a current price of R11.00 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 52.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.24. Rex Trueform Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.59 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 Rex Trueform Group (JSE:RTO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rex Trueform Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R11.00 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R10.67. GuruFocus considers Rex Trueform Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:RTO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.59 (36% below median its 10-year median of 0.92)
  • GF Value™: R10.67 vs. price of R11.00 (3.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#220 of 809)

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


Rex Trueform Group Business Description

Other Exchanges RTN:South Africa
Address 11 Byrnes Avenue, Ground Floor - Office 2, The Queen, Wynberg, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7800
Rex Trueform Group Ltd is a holding company. It is organized into four segments: Retail segment which comprises of the retailing of fashion apparel through Queenspark stores in South Africa. Property segment comprising of the group's property portfolio based in Cape Town, which includes both investment and owner occupied properties. Media and broadcasting segment engaged in the provision of media and satellite equipment and services through Telemedia. Water infrastructure segment comprises of an indirect investment made in a private water and wastewater utility group. The technology segment comprises of the group's investment in Byte Orbit that designs, builds, and launches digital innovation products through a full product lifecycle approach.
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