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CEPSLSE:CEPS 28 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.70 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 275% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates LSE:CEPS with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,360 Construction companies, CEPS ranks worse than 75% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-18), CEPS's current share price is £0.405. CEPS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £0.15. CEPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for CEPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CEPS'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 0.72 Max: 3
Current: 2.62
During the past 13 years, CEPS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.00. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.72.
LSE:CEPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 75% of 1360
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.18
vs LSE:CEPS: 2.62
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.
CEPS's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £0.099. 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 £0.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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CEPS (LSE:CEPS) 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.
CEPS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
CEPS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CEPS'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.
LSE:CEPS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, CEPS'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.
CEPS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, CEPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CEPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
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.
CEPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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 2.70 mean?
CEPS (LSE:CEPS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.70 as of Jul. 18, 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 CEPS and its competitors. This is 275% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, CEPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 3.00. According to the industry distribution chart, CEPS ranks #1020 out of 1360 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is CEPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CEPS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.70 is 275% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 3.00. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. CEPS's value of 2.70 is 128.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CEPS ranks #1020 out of 1360 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CEPS has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, CEPS ranks #1020 out of 1360 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CEPS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. CEPS's value of 2.70 is 128.8% above this benchmark. Historically, CEPS's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 3.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.18, CEPS 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 1.18, based on 1,360 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. CEPS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.70 is 128.8% 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 CEPS and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEPS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.70, which is 275% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS (LSE:CEPS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.13, compared to a current price of £0.41 — trading 211.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.70, which is 275% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 128.8% above the Construction industry median of 1.18. CEPS's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 CEPS (LSE:CEPS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.70 as of Jul. 18, 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 CEPS (LSE:CEPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.41 is trading 211.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.13.
GuruFocus considers CEPS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CEPS:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.70 (275% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: £0.13 vs. price of £0.41 (211.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 128.8% above the Construction median (#1020 of 1360)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CEPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CEPS PLC is a holding company for service and manufacturing companies, acquiring stakes in stable and steadily growing entrepreneurial companies. Its objective is to generate capital growth by aggregating the steadily growing profits from the subsidiary companies using their cash flows to repay acquisition debt. Its segments include Aford Awards, a sports trophy and engraving company; Signature Fabrics, comprising Friedman's, a convertor and distributor of specialist lycra, and Milano International (trading as Milano Pro-Sport), a designer and manufacturer of leotards; and ICA Group, comprising Hickton Quality Control, Cook Brown, Morgan Lambert and Qualitas Compliance, providers of services to the construction industry. The majority of revenue is derived from Signature Fabrics segment.
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