CPP Group (LSE:CPP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.12 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 83% Below Median

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What is CPP Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CPP Group LSE:CPP +42.31% 40 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.12 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates LSE:CPP with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Business Services companies, CPP Group ranks better than 95.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), CPP Group's current share price is £0.185. CPP Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £1.52. CPP Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.12.

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

LSE:CPP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.7   Max: 4.02
Current: 0.17

During the past 13 years, CPP Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.02. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.70.

LSE:CPP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
95.61% of 729 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs LSE:CPP: 0.17

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.

CPP Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £0.300. 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 £1.52 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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CPP Group  (LSE:CPP) 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.


CPP Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CPP Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CPP 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.

CPP Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CPP Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CPP Group Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:CPP vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, CPP 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.


CPP Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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CPP 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.185/1.52
=0.12

* 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.

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

For example, CPP 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)
=0.3/139.9000*139.9000
=0.300

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

CPP Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 1.185 102.200 1.622
201712 1.809 105.000 2.410
201812 1.804 107.100 2.356
201912 1.747 108.500 2.253
202012 1.673 109.400 2.139
202112 1.565 114.700 1.909
202212 1.432 125.300 1.599
202312 0.594 130.500 0.637
202412 -0.003 135.100 -0.003
202512 0.300 139.900 0.300

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 0.12 mean?
CPP Group (LSE:CPP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.12 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 CPP Group and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, CPP Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 4.02. According to the industry distribution chart, CPP Group ranks #32 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is CPP Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CPP Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.12 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 4.02. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. CPP Group's value of 0.12 is 92.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CPP Group ranks #32 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CPP Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CPP Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, CPP Group ranks #32 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CPP Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. CPP Group's value of 0.12 is 92.3% below this benchmark. Historically, CPP Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 4.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 1.56, CPP 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 729 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. CPP Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.12 is 92.3% 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 CPP Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CPP Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.12, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 0.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CPP Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPP Group (LSE:CPP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.19 — trading 825% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.12, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 92.3% below the Business Services industry median of 1.56. CPP Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 CPP Group (LSE:CPP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.12 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 CPP Group (LSE:CPP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CPP Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.19 is trading 825% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.02. GuruFocus considers CPP Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CPP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.12 (83% below median its 10-year median of 0.70)
  • GF Value™: £0.02 vs. price of £0.19 (825% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.3% below the Business Services median (#32 of 729)

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


CPP Group Business Description

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Address 51 Lime Street, 19th Floor, London, GBR, EC3M 7DQ
CPP Group PLC is a UK-based company engaged in the provision of assistance products and services to customers. The Group is managed on the basis of five broad business units: India (CPP India and Globiva); Turkey; Blink; Central Functions: central cost base required to provide expertise and operate a listed group. Central Functions is stated after the recharge of certain central costs that are appropriate to transfer to the relevant geographies for statutory purposes; and Legacy (UK MGA, UK Legacy, Spain, Portugal and Italy). The company's portfolio of assistance products is distributed across the financial services and telecommunications sectors in the UK and overseas. It has its business spread across India, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Other countries.
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