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RTC GroupLSE:RTC 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates LSE:RTC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.84 (Fairly Valued). Among 729 Business Services companies, RTC Group ranks worse than 54.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for RTC Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:RTC'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 2.07 Max: 3.66
Current: 1.74
During the past 13 years, RTC Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.66. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 2.07.
LSE:RTC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 54.6% of 729
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56
vs LSE:RTC: 1.74
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.
RTC Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £0.652. 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 £0.52 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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RTC Group (LSE:RTC) 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.
RTC Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
RTC Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RTC 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:RTC vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, RTC 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.
RTC Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, RTC Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RTC Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
RTC 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.
RTC 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 1.73 mean?
RTC Group (LSE:RTC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 as of Jul. 23, 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 RTC Group and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 2.07. Over the past decade, RTC Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 3.66. According to the industry distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #398 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is RTC Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
RTC Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 3.66. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. RTC Group's value of 1.73 is 10.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #398 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RTC Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTC Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, RTC Group ranks #398 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places RTC Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. RTC Group's value of 1.73 is 10.9% above this benchmark. Historically, RTC Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 3.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 1.56, RTC 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 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. RTC Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 is 10.9% 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 RTC 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. RTC Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RTC Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group (LSE:RTC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.84, compared to a current price of £0.90 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 10.9% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. RTC Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100. 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 RTC Group (LSE:RTC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73 as of Jul. 23, 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 RTC Group (LSE:RTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTC Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.90 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.84.
GuruFocus considers RTC Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:RTC:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.73 (16% below median its 10-year median of 2.07)
GF Value™: £0.84 vs. price of £0.90 (7.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.9% above the Business Services median (#398 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:RTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RTC Group PLC is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the provision of engineering and technical recruitment services that provide temporary and permanent labor to a broad range of industries and customers in both domestic and international markets. It focuses on white and blue-collar recruitment, providing temporary, permanent, and contingent staff to a range of industries and clients in both domestic and international markets. The Group's operating segments include UK Recruitment, UK Central Services, and International Recruitment. The majority of its revenues are generated from the UK Recruitment segment. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the United Kingdom, and the rest from the United States and the Middle East.
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