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Petards GroupLSE:PEG 41 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates LSE:PEG with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 729 Business Services companies, Petards Group ranks better than 78.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Petards Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PEG'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.8 Max: 9
Current: 0.68
During the past 13 years, Petards Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.00. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.80.
LSE:PEG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 78.05% of 729
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56
vs LSE:PEG: 0.68
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.
Petards Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £0.099. 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 £0.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Petards Group (LSE:PEG) 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.
Petards Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Petards Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Petards 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.
LSE:PEG vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Petards 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.
Petards Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Petards Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petards Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Petards 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.
Petards Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 0.68 mean?
Petards Group (LSE:PEG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 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 Petards Group and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, Petards Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Petards Group ranks #160 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Petards Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Petards Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 9.00. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Petards Group's value of 0.68 is 56.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petards Group ranks #160 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Petards Group has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petards Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Petards Group ranks #160 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Petards Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Petards Group's value of 0.68 is 56.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Petards Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Petards 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 729 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. Petards Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 is 56.4% 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 Petards Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petards Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petards Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petards Group (LSE:PEG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.10, compared to a current price of £0.10 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 56.4% below the Business Services industry median of 1.56. Petards Group's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Petards Group (LSE:PEG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68 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.
Is Petards Group (LSE:PEG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petards Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.10 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.10.
GuruFocus considers Petards Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PEG:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.68 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.80)
GF Value™: £0.10 vs. price of £0.10 (2.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.4% below the Business Services median (#160 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PEG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petards Group PLC is a security and surveillance systems supplier. The company is engaged in the development, supply, and maintenance of technologies used in security, surveillance, communications, and ruggedized electronic applications. It operates across the Rail, Traffic, Defence, and Communications markets, providing onboard video and sensing systems, automatic number plate recognition and speed enforcement systems, defense-related electronic solutions, and critical communications services. The geographical segments of the company are the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and the Rest of the World, of which the maximum revenue is generated from the United Kingdom.
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