Andrews Sykes Group (LSE:ASY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.60 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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LSE:ASY Andrews Sykes Group PLC LSE:ASY
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Price £5.65
GF Value £5.25
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Andrews Sykes Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Andrews Sykes Group LSE:ASY -1.74% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.60 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 4.37. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Business Services companies, Andrews Sykes Group ranks worse than 77.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Andrews Sykes Group's current share price is £5.65. Andrews Sykes Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £1.57. Andrews Sykes Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.60.

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

LSE:ASY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.96   Med: 4.37   Max: 7.59
Current: 3.56

During the past 13 years, Andrews Sykes Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.59. The lowest was 2.96. And the median was 4.37.

LSE:ASY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.95% of 730 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.57 vs LSE:ASY: 3.56

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.

Andrews Sykes Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £1.279. 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 £1.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Andrews Sykes Group  (LSE:ASY) 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.


Andrews Sykes Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Andrews Sykes Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Andrews Sykes 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.

Andrews Sykes Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Andrews Sykes Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Andrews Sykes Group Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:ASY vs URI, SUNB, AER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Andrews Sykes 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.


Andrews Sykes Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Andrews Sykes Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Andrews Sykes 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.

Andrews Sykes Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.65/1.57
=3.60

* 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.

Andrews Sykes Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Andrews Sykes Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=1.279/139.9000*139.9000
=1.279

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

Andrews Sykes Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 1.140 102.200 1.561
201712 1.263 105.000 1.683
201812 1.399 107.100 1.827
201912 1.506 108.500 1.942
202012 1.328 109.400 1.698
202112 1.509 114.700 1.841
202212 1.535 125.300 1.714
202312 0.967 130.500 1.037
202412 1.103 135.100 1.142
202512 1.279 139.900 1.279

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 3.60 mean?
Andrews Sykes Group (LSE:ASY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.60 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 Andrews Sykes Group and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 4.37. Over the past decade, Andrews Sykes Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.96 to 7.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Andrews Sykes Group ranks #569 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Andrews Sykes Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Andrews Sykes Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.60 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.96 to a high of 7.59. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Andrews Sykes Group's value of 3.60 is 129.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Andrews Sykes Group ranks #569 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Andrews Sykes Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andrews Sykes Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Andrews Sykes Group ranks #569 out of 730 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Andrews Sykes Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Andrews Sykes Group's value of 3.60 is 129.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Andrews Sykes Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.96 to 7.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.37 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Andrews Sykes Group 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.57, based on 730 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. Andrews Sykes Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.60 is 129.3% 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 Andrews Sykes Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Andrews Sykes Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.60, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 4.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Andrews Sykes Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andrews Sykes Group (LSE:ASY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.25, compared to a current price of £5.65 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.60, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.37 and 129.3% above the Business Services industry median of 1.57. Andrews Sykes Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Andrews Sykes Group (LSE:ASY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.60 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 Andrews Sykes Group (LSE:ASY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andrews Sykes Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £5.65 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.25. GuruFocus considers Andrews Sykes Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ASY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.60 (18% below median its 10-year median of 4.37)
  • GF Value™: £5.25 vs. price of £5.65 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 129.3% above the Business Services median (#569 of 730)

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


Andrews Sykes Group Business Description

Address Bentley Road South, Unit 601, Axcess 10 Business Park, Wednesbury, West Midlands, GBR, WS10 8LQ
Andrews Sykes Group PLC engages in the rental of pumping equipment and specialist climate control products, which include air conditioning and chillers, heating and boilers, dehumidifiers, and ventilation units. Its operating segments are Hire & Sales UK, Hire and Sales Europe, Hire and Sales Middle East, and the UK installation business. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Hire & Sales UK segment. Its geographical segments are the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and the Rest of the World.
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