PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.80 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 26% Above Median


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What is PCI-PAL Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

PCI-PAL LSE:PCIP +2.33% 47 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.80 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:PCIP with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,595 Software companies, PCI-PAL ranks worse than 86.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-07), PCI-PAL's current share price is £0.44. PCI-PAL's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was £0.05. PCI-PAL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.80.

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

LSE:PCIP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.08   Med: 7   Max: 14.25
Current: 8.09

During the past 13 years, PCI-PAL's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.25. The lowest was 2.08. And the median was 7.00.

LSE:PCIP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.08% of 1595 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.32 vs LSE:PCIP: 8.09

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.

PCI-PAL's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was £-0.016. 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 £0.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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PCI-PAL  (LSE:PCIP) 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.


PCI-PAL Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


PCI-PAL Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PCI-PAL'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.

PCI-PAL Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

PCI-PAL Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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PCI-PAL Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:PCIP vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, PCI-PAL'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.


PCI-PAL Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, PCI-PAL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PCI-PAL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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PCI-PAL 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.

PCI-PAL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.44/0.05
=8.80

* 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.

PCI-PAL's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, PCI-PAL's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun25)
=-0.016/138.4000*138.4000
=-0.016

Current CPI (Jun25) = 138.4000.

PCI-PAL Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.064 101.000 0.088
201706 0.172 103.500 0.230
201806 0.136 105.900 0.178
201906 0.033 107.900 0.042
202006 0.032 108.800 0.041
202106 0.060 111.400 0.075
202206 -0.003 120.500 -0.003
202306 -0.069 129.400 -0.074
202406 -0.027 133.000 -0.028
202506 -0.016 138.400 -0.016

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 8.80 mean?
PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.80 as of Jul. 07, 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 PCI-PAL and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, PCI-PAL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 14.25. According to the industry distribution chart, PCI-PAL ranks #1373 out of 1595 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is PCI-PAL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
PCI-PAL's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.80 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.08 to a high of 14.25. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32. PCI-PAL's value of 8.80 is 279.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PCI-PAL ranks #1373 out of 1595 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PCI-PAL has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PCI-PAL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PCI-PAL ranks #1373 out of 1595 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places PCI-PAL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32. PCI-PAL's value of 8.80 is 279.3% above this benchmark. Historically, PCI-PAL's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.08 to 14.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 2.32, PCI-PAL 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.32, based on 1,595 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. PCI-PAL's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.80 is 279.3% 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 PCI-PAL and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PCI-PAL's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.80, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PCI-PAL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.71, compared to a current price of £0.44 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.80, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 279.3% above the Software industry median of 2.32. PCI-PAL's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.80 as of Jul. 07, 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 PCI-PAL (LSE:PCIP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PCI-PAL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.44 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.71. GuruFocus considers PCI-PAL to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PCIP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.80 (26% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: £0.71 vs. price of £0.44 (38% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 279.3% above the Software median (#1373 of 1595)

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


PCI-PAL Business Description

Address 7 Gamma Terrace, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, Suffolk, GBR, IP3 9FF
PCI-PAL PLC is a holding company engaged in the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) and telephony services business. It operates as a specialist provider of secure payments solutions, including a cloud-based, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliant suite. Its business activities include accepting contracts across a range of market sectors including retail, services, leisure, public, and charity sector. It operates the business across the United Kingdom serving the other markets. It operates one business sector: the service of providing data secure payment card authorizations for call centre operations and this is delivered on a regional basis. The company operates in EMEA, North America and ANZ region, out of which it generates maximum revenue from EMEA.
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