Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.14 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — Near Median

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LSE:ANG Angling Direct PLC LSE:ANG
49 GF Score
Price £0.54
GF Value £0.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Angling Direct Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Angling Direct LSE:ANG 49 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates LSE:ANG with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 756 Retail - Cyclical companies, Angling Direct ranks better than 51.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-02), Angling Direct's current share price is £0.535. Angling Direct's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was £0.47. Angling Direct's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.14.

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

LSE:ANG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88   Med: 1.12   Max: 1.38
Current: 1.15

During the past 12 years, Angling Direct's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.38. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.12.

LSE:ANG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.85% of 756 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs LSE:ANG: 1.15

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.

Angling Direct's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was £0.559. 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 £0.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Jan26.

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Angling Direct  (LSE:ANG) 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.


Angling Direct Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Angling Direct Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Angling Direct'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.

Angling Direct Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Angling Direct Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 1.21 0.99 1.14

Angling Direct Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 1.21 0.00 0.99 0.00 1.14

LSE:ANG vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Angling Direct'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.


Angling Direct Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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Angling Direct 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.

Angling Direct's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.535/0.47
=1.14

* 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.

Angling Direct's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 is calculated as:

For example, Angling Direct's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jan26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jan26 (Change)*Current CPI (Jan26)
=0.559/139.4000*139.4000
=0.559

Current CPI (Jan26) = 139.4000.

Angling Direct Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201701 0.056 101.800 0.077
201801 0.185 104.500 0.247
201901 0.415 106.400 0.544
202001 0.395 108.300 0.508
202101 0.429 109.300 0.547
202201 0.471 114.600 0.573
202301 0.483 124.800 0.540
202401 0.499 130.000 0.535
202501 0.521 135.100 0.538
202601 0.559 139.400 0.559

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 1.14 mean?
Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 as of Sep. 02, 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 Angling Direct and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Angling Direct's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Angling Direct ranks #364 out of 756 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Angling Direct's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Angling Direct's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 is near median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 1.38. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Angling Direct's value of 1.14 is 8.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Angling Direct ranks #364 out of 756 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Angling Direct has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Angling Direct's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Angling Direct ranks #364 out of 756 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Angling Direct in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Angling Direct's value of 1.14 is 8.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Angling Direct's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 1.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Angling Direct 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 756 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. Angling Direct's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 is 8.1% 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 Angling Direct 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. Angling Direct's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Angling Direct stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.53, compared to a current price of £0.54 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 8.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.24. Angling Direct's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 Angling Direct (LSE:ANG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 as of Sep. 02, 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 Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Angling Direct stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.54 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.53. GuruFocus considers Angling Direct to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ANG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.14 (near median its 10-year median of 1.12)
  • GF Value™: £0.53 vs. price of £0.54 (0.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#364 of 756)

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


Angling Direct Business Description

Address 2D Wendover Road, Rackheath Industrial Estate, Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk, GBR, NR13 6LH
Angling Direct PLC principal activity of the Group is the sale of fishing tackle through its websites and stores. The Group's business model is designed to generate growth by providing excellent customer service, advice and ensuring product lines include a market range. Customers range from the casual hobbyist through to very committed anglers. The Group has two operating segments: UK and Europe. The company generates majority of revenue from UK.
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