Finsbury Growth &ome Trust (LSE:FGT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.79 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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LSE:FGT Finsbury Growth & Income Trust PLC LSE:FGT
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What is Finsbury Growth &ome Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Finsbury Growth &ome Trust LSE:FGT -0.74% 36 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates LSE:FGT with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Asset Management companies, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust ranks better than 51.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's current share price is £8.04. Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was £10.16. Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.79.

The historical rank and industry rank for Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:FGT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7   Med: 1.27   Max: 1.82
Current: 0.79

During the past 13 years, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.82. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.27.

LSE:FGT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.7% of 998 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs LSE:FGT: 0.79

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.

Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was £9.230. 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 £10.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep25.

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Finsbury Growth &ome Trust  (LSE:FGT) 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.


Finsbury Growth &ome Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Finsbury Growth &ome Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Finsbury Growth &ome Trust'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.

Finsbury Growth &ome Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Finsbury Growth &ome Trust Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Finsbury Growth &ome Trust Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 0.00 0.89 0.00 0.85 0.00

LSE:FGT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust'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.


Finsbury Growth &ome Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Finsbury Growth &ome Trust 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.

Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.04/10.16
=0.79

* 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.

Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 is calculated as:

For example, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep25 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep25)
=9.23/138.9000*138.9000
=9.230

Current CPI (Sep25) = 138.9000.

Finsbury Growth &ome Trust Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 6.577 101.500 9.000
201709 7.328 104.300 9.759
201809 8.128 106.600 10.591
201909 9.356 108.400 11.988
202009 8.462 109.200 10.763
202109 9.177 112.400 11.341
202209 8.484 122.300 9.636
202309 8.912 130.100 9.515
202409 9.434 133.500 9.816
202509 9.230 138.900 9.230

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 0.79 mean?
Finsbury Growth &ome Trust (LSE:FGT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.79 as of Aug. 01, 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 Finsbury Growth &ome Trust and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 1.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust ranks #482 out of 998 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.79 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 1.82. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's value of 0.79 is 6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust ranks #482 out of 998 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust ranks #482 out of 998 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Finsbury Growth &ome Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's value of 0.79 is 6% below this benchmark. Historically, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 1.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Finsbury Growth &ome Trust 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.84, based on 998 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. Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.79 is 6% 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 Finsbury Growth &ome Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79, which is 38% below 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 Finsbury Growth &ome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Finsbury Growth &ome Trust (LSE:FGT) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.79. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 6% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.84. Finsbury Growth &ome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Finsbury Growth &ome Trust (LSE:FGT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79 as of Aug. 01, 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.

Finsbury Growth &ome Trust Business Description

Address 50 Lothian Road, Festival Square, Edinburgh, GBR, EH3 9WJ
Finsbury Growth & Income Trust PLC is an alternative investment fund achieving capital and income growth and providing shareholders with a total return in excess of that of the FTSE All-Share Index. The Company is engaged in a single segment of business, being the investments business. Geographically, the company operates within the United Kingdom, The United States of America, France and the Netherlands and generates a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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