IG Design Group (LSE:IGR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.36 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 83% Below Median

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What is IG Design Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

IG Design Group LSE:IGR -4.33% 45 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates LSE:IGR with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 808 Retail - Cyclical companies, IG Design Group ranks better than 86.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), IG Design Group's current share price is £0.995. IG Design Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £2.75. IG Design Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.36.

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

LSE:IGR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 2.18   Max: 6.38
Current: 0.36

During the past 13 years, IG Design Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.38. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 2.18.

LSE:IGR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
86.26% of 808 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.235 vs LSE:IGR: 0.36

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.

IG Design Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £1.053. 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 £2.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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IG Design Group  (LSE:IGR) 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.


IG Design Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


IG Design Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IG Design 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.

IG Design Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

IG Design Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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IG Design Group 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 0.46 0.00 0.20 0.00 0.19

LSE:IGR vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, IG Design 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.


IG Design Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, IG Design Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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IG Design 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.995/2.75
=0.36

* 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.

IG Design Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, IG Design Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=1.053/140.8000*140.8000
=1.053

Current CPI (Mar26) = 140.8000.

IG Design Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 1.376 102.700 1.886
201803 1.516 105.100 2.031
201903 2.181 107.000 2.870
202003 3.114 108.600 4.037
202103 2.881 109.700 3.698
202203 2.840 116.500 3.432
202303 2.732 126.800 3.034
202403 3.008 131.600 3.218
202503 2.132 136.100 2.206
202603 1.053 140.800 1.053

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 0.36 mean?
IG Design Group (LSE:IGR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 as of Jul. 29, 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 IG Design Group and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, IG Design Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 6.38. According to the industry distribution chart, IG Design Group ranks #111 out of 808 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is IG Design Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
IG Design Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 6.38. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. IG Design Group's value of 0.36 is 70.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IG Design Group ranks #111 out of 808 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IG Design Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IG Design Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, IG Design Group ranks #111 out of 808 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places IG Design Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. IG Design Group's value of 0.36 is 70.9% below this benchmark. Historically, IG Design Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 6.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 1.24, IG Design 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.24, based on 808 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. IG Design Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 is 70.9% 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 IG Design Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IG Design Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IG Design Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IG Design Group (LSE:IGR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.50, compared to a current price of £1.00 — trading 99% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 70.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.24. IG Design Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 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 IG Design Group (LSE:IGR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36 as of Jul. 29, 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 IG Design Group (LSE:IGR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IG Design Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.00 is trading 99% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.50. GuruFocus considers IG Design Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:IGR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.36 (83% below median its 10-year median of 2.18)
  • GF Value™: £0.50 vs. price of £1.00 (99% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#111 of 808)

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


IG Design Group Business Description

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IG Design Group PLC is a UK-based company that operates in a single segment of design, manufacture, and distribution of Celebrations, Craft and creative play, Stationery, Gifting, and 'Not-for-resale' consumable products. Its Celebrations products are greetings cards, gift wrap, Christmas crackers, gift bags, and partyware. Gifting items include food and non-food gifts, photo Frames and Albums, and Calendars. Its Craft product ranges include Ribbons and Trim, Sewing Patterns, Buttons, Needlecrafts, and Kids Craft lines. The not-For-resale category includes Paper Twist Handle Bags and Polaris. It operates in two geographical segments: DG Americas, which includes overseas operations; and DG International, which consists of the UK and associated Asian operations, Europe, and Australia.
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