4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 13.29 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 49% Below Median

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What is 4imprint Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

4imprint Group LSE:FOUR +0.87% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.29 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 26.26. GuruFocus rates LSE:FOUR with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £47.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 711 Media - Diversified companies, 4imprint Group ranks worse than 97.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), 4imprint Group's current share price is £39.48. 4imprint Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £2.97. 4imprint Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 13.29.

The historical rank and industry rank for 4imprint Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:FOUR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.41   Med: 26.26   Max: 46.05
Current: 13.29

During the past 13 years, 4imprint Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 46.05. The lowest was 11.41. And the median was 26.26.

LSE:FOUR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.75% of 711 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs LSE:FOUR: 13.29

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.

4imprint Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £4.350. 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 £2.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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4imprint Group  (LSE:FOUR) 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.


4imprint Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


4imprint Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 4imprint 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.

4imprint Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

4imprint Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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4imprint Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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LSE:FOUR vs APP, OMC, TTD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, 4imprint 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.


4imprint Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, 4imprint Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 4imprint Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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4imprint 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.

4imprint Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=39.48/2.97
=13.29

* 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.

4imprint Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, 4imprint 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)
=4.35/139.9000*139.9000
=4.350

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

4imprint Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 0.836 102.200 1.144
201712 1.118 105.000 1.490
201812 1.217 107.100 1.590
201912 1.710 108.500 2.205
202012 1.732 109.400 2.215
202112 2.221 114.700 2.709
202212 4.098 125.300 4.576
202312 3.775 130.500 4.047
202412 5.203 135.100 5.388
202512 4.350 139.900 4.350

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 13.29 mean?
4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.29 as of Jul. 26, 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 4imprint Group and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 26.26. Over the past decade, 4imprint Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 11.41 to 46.05. According to the industry distribution chart, 4imprint Group ranks #695 out of 711 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is 4imprint Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
4imprint Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.29 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 26.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.41 to a high of 46.05. The Media - Diversified industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. 4imprint Group's value of 13.29 is 1270.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 4imprint Group ranks #695 out of 711 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, 4imprint Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 4imprint Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, 4imprint Group ranks #695 out of 711 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places 4imprint Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. 4imprint Group's value of 13.29 is 1270.1% above this benchmark. Historically, 4imprint Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 11.41 to 46.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.26 vs. the industry median of 0.97, 4imprint 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.97, based on 711 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. 4imprint Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 13.29 is 1270.1% 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 4imprint Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 4imprint Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.29, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 26.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 4imprint Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £47.48, compared to a current price of £39.48 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.29, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 26.26 and 1270.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.97. 4imprint Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 13.29 as of Jul. 26, 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 4imprint Group (LSE:FOUR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4imprint Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £39.48 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £47.48. GuruFocus considers 4imprint Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:FOUR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 13.29 (49% below median its 10-year median of 26.26)
  • GF Value™: £47.48 vs. price of £39.48 (16.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1270.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#695 of 711)

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


4imprint Group Business Description

Address 25 Southampton Buildings, London, GBR, WC2A 1AL
4imprint Group PLC is engaged in the sale and distribution of promotional products. The company operates in two geographical segments; North America and the United Kingdom and Ireland, Out of which a majority of its revenue is derived from the North American segment. Its products comprise apparel, stationery, technology, and food products among others. The company's plan of action involves achieving organic growth. This implies the use of data-driven, offline, and online direct marketing techniques thereby capturing large and fragmented promotional product markets.
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