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Wilson Bayly Holmes-OvconJSE:WBO -0.68%81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates JSE:WBO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R171.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,342 Construction companies, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon ranks worse than 54.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:WBO'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63 Med: 1.27 Max: 2.18
Current: 1.3
During the past 13 years, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.18. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.27.
JSE:WBO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 54.25% of 1342
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.145
vs JSE:WBO: 1.30
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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was R102.552. 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 R118.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.
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Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) 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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon'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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
JSE:WBO vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon'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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon 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.
* 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 1.33 mean?
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.33 as of Aug. 05, 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon ranks #728 out of 1342 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.33 is near median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 2.18. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's value of 1.33 is 16.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon ranks #728 out of 1342 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon ranks #728 out of 1342 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's value of 1.33 is 16.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 2.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 1.15, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.15, based on 1,342 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. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.33 is 16.2% 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R171.51, compared to a current price of R157.40 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 16.2% above the Construction industry median of 1.15. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33 as of Aug. 05, 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R157.40 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R171.51.
GuruFocus considers Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:WBO:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.33 (near median its 10-year median of 1.27)
GF Value™: R171.51 vs. price of R157.40 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.2% above the Construction median (#728 of 1342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:WBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Ltd is a South Africa-based construction company. The company's business activities encompass designing, construction, and procurement, as well as civil engineering, works for large-scale public and private projects, roads and earthworks projects, and turnkey projects. The company also provides construction materials, real estate development, and other services. Its customers predominantly come from the retail, residential, hotel and entertainment, infrastructure, mining, energy, and oil and gas sectors. Its segment include: Building and civil Engineering, Roads and earthworks, Property developments, Construction materials, and United Kingdom. It operates in South Africa, United Kingdom and Rest of Africa, of which maximum revenue is generated from South Africa.
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