Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.58 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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LSE:ICGC Irish Continental Group PLC LSE:ICGC
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Price £5.38
GF Value £5.44
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What is Irish Continental Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Irish Continental Group LSE:ICGC -1.83% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.58 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 4.70. GuruFocus rates LSE:ICGC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 738 Transportation companies, Irish Continental Group ranks worse than 85.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Irish Continental Group's current share price is £5.375. Irish Continental Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £1.50. Irish Continental Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.58.

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

LSE:ICGC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.24   Med: 4.7   Max: 10.79
Current: 3.73

During the past 13 years, Irish Continental Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.79. The lowest was 3.24. And the median was 4.70.

LSE:ICGC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.5% of 738 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.265 vs LSE:ICGC: 3.73

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.

Irish Continental Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £1.671. 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 £1.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Irish Continental Group  (LSE:ICGC) 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.


Irish Continental Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Irish Continental Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Irish Continental 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.

Irish Continental Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Irish Continental Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Irish Continental Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 3.22 0.00 3.41 0.00 3.60

LSE:ICGC vs KEX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Irish Continental 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.


Irish Continental Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Irish Continental Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Irish Continental 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.375/1.50
=3.58

* 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.

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

For example, Irish Continental 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)
=1.671/125.7700*125.7700
=1.671

Current CPI (Dec25) = 125.7700.

Irish Continental Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 0.648 99.676 0.818
201712 1.040 100.075 1.307
201812 1.195 100.773 1.491
201912 1.302 102.068 1.604
202012 1.287 101.072 1.601
202112 1.161 106.653 1.369
202212 1.328 115.436 1.447
202312 1.463 120.749 1.524
202412 1.622 122.439 1.666
202512 1.671 125.770 1.671

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 3.58 mean?
Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.58 as of Jul. 25, 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 Irish Continental Group and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 4.70. Over the past decade, Irish Continental Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.24 to 10.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #631 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is Irish Continental Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Irish Continental Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.58 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 4.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.24 to a high of 10.79. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Irish Continental Group's value of 3.58 is 183% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #631 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Irish Continental Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Irish Continental Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #631 out of 738 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Irish Continental Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Irish Continental Group's value of 3.58 is 183% above this benchmark. Historically, Irish Continental Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.24 to 10.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.70 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Irish Continental 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 738 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. Irish Continental Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.58 is 183% 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 Irish Continental Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Irish Continental Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.58, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 4.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Irish Continental Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.44, compared to a current price of £5.38 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.58, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 4.70 and 183% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Irish Continental Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.58 as of Jul. 25, 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £5.38 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.44. GuruFocus considers Irish Continental Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ICGC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.58 (24% below median its 10-year median of 4.70)
  • GF Value™: £5.44 vs. price of £5.38 (1.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 183% above the Transportation median (#631 of 738)

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


Irish Continental Group Business Description

Address Alexandra Road, Ferryport, Dublin 1, IRL, D01W2F5
Irish Continental Group PLC is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Ireland. The company organizes itself into two segments: ferries and containers & terminals. The ferries segment transports passengers and vehicles on roll-on/roll-off ferries and chartering vessels. The containers and terminal segment transports cargo and provides stevedoring and other related terminal services. The company derives maximum revenue from the Ferries Segment. Its geographical segments are Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland, Germany, Austria, and Other.
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