Pulsar Group (LSE:PULS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.26 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 44% Below Median

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LSE:PULS Pulsar Group PLC LSE:PULS
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What is Pulsar Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Pulsar Group LSE:PULS -2.67% 37 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 2.26. GuruFocus rates LSE:PULS with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,598 Software companies, Pulsar Group ranks better than 67.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Pulsar Group's current share price is £0.365. Pulsar Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 was £0.29. Pulsar Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.26.

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

LSE:PULS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99   Med: 2.26   Max: 7.11
Current: 1.31

During the past 13 years, Pulsar Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.11. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 2.26.

LSE:PULS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
67.58% of 1598 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.325 vs LSE:PULS: 1.31

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.

Pulsar Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 was £0.261. 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 £0.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Nov25.

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Pulsar Group  (LSE:PULS) 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.


Pulsar Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Pulsar Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pulsar 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.

Pulsar Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Pulsar Group Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Pulsar Group Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:PULS vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Pulsar 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.


Pulsar Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

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

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


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Pulsar 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.365/0.29
=1.26

* 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.

Pulsar Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 is calculated as:

For example, Pulsar Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Nov25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Nov25 (Change)*Current CPI (Nov25)
=0.261/139.4000*139.4000
=0.261

Current CPI (Nov25) = 139.4000.

Pulsar Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201611 0.065 101.800 0.089
201711 0.009 104.700 0.012
201811 0.176 106.900 0.230
201911 0.185 108.500 0.238
202011 0.126 109.100 0.161
202111 0.478 114.100 0.584
202211 0.473 124.800 0.528
202311 0.389 130.000 0.417
202411 0.334 134.600 0.346
202511 0.261 139.400 0.261

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 1.26 mean?
Pulsar Group (LSE:PULS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.26 as of Jul. 14, 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 Pulsar Group and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 2.26. Over the past decade, Pulsar Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 7.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Pulsar Group ranks #518 out of 1598 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Pulsar Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Pulsar Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.26 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 2.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 7.11. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33. Pulsar Group's value of 1.26 is 45.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pulsar Group ranks #518 out of 1598 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pulsar Group has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pulsar Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Pulsar Group ranks #518 out of 1598 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Pulsar Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33. Pulsar Group's value of 1.26 is 45.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Pulsar Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 7.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.26 vs. the industry median of 2.33, Pulsar 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.33, based on 1,598 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. Pulsar Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.26 is 45.8% 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 Pulsar Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pulsar Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pulsar Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pulsar Group (LSE:PULS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.52, compared to a current price of £0.37 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 2.26 and 45.8% below the Software industry median of 2.33. Pulsar Group's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Pulsar Group (LSE:PULS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 as of Jul. 14, 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 Pulsar Group (LSE:PULS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pulsar Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.37 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.52. GuruFocus considers Pulsar Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PULS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.26 (44% below median its 10-year median of 2.26)
  • GF Value™: £0.52 vs. price of £0.37 (29.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.8% below the Software median (#518 of 1598)

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


Pulsar Group Business Description

Address 10 Northburgh Street, Northburgh House, London, GBR, EC1V 0AT
Pulsar Group PLC is a technology-led company delivering SaaS products that address the fundamental business needs of customers in the marketing, communications, and media industries. Its portfolio includes Isentia, which is the market's dominant media monitoring, intelligence, and insights solution provider; Pulsar, the audience intelligence and social listening platform; Vuelio, which provides monitoring, insight, engagement, and evaluation tools for politics, editorial, and social media in one place; and ResponseSource, the network that connects journalists and influencers to the PR and communications industry. Geographically, the company operates in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe excluding the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Asia, and the rest of the world.
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