Wisdom Marine Lines Co (LSE:WML) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.12 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — Near Median

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LSE:WML Wisdom Marine Lines Co Ltd LSE:WML
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What is Wisdom Marine Lines Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Wisdom Marine Lines Co LSE:WML 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates LSE:WML with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.97. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 716 Transportation companies, Wisdom Marine Lines Co ranks worse than 55.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Wisdom Marine Lines Co's current share price is $5.232. Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.67. Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.12.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:WML' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99   Med: 1.22   Max: 1.47
Current: 1.43

During the past years, Wisdom Marine Lines Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.47. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 1.22.

LSE:WML's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
55.59% of 716 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.275 vs LSE:WML: 1.43

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.

Wisdom Marine Lines Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.596. 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 $4.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Wisdom Marine Lines Co  (LSE:WML) 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.


Wisdom Marine Lines Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Wisdom Marine Lines Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wisdom Marine Lines Co'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.

Wisdom Marine Lines Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Wisdom Marine Lines Co Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Wisdom Marine Lines Co Quarterly Data
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Wisdom Marine Lines Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Wisdom Marine Lines Co'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.


Wisdom Marine Lines Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Wisdom Marine Lines Co 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.

Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.232/4.67
=1.12

* 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.

Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Wisdom Marine Lines Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=10.596/330.2130*330.2130
=10.596

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Wisdom Marine Lines Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201112 3.258 225.672 4.767
201212 4.690 229.601 6.745
201312 7.014 233.049 9.938
201412 8.310 234.812 11.686
201512 8.291 236.525 11.575
201612 7.542 241.432 10.315
201712 6.910 246.524 9.256
201803 0.000 249.554 0.000
201806 0.000 251.989 0.000
201809 0.000 252.439 0.000
201812 7.051 251.233 9.268
201903 7.261 254.202 9.432
201906 6.934 256.143 8.939
201909 6.562 256.759 8.439
201912 6.858 256.974 8.813
202003 6.868 258.115 8.786
202006 6.698 257.797 8.579
202009 6.254 260.280 7.934
202012 6.247 260.474 7.920
202103 6.869 264.877 8.563
202106 6.956 271.696 8.454
202109 7.652 274.310 9.211
202112 8.454 278.802 10.013
202203 9.334 287.504 10.721
202206 9.713 296.311 10.824
202209 10.513 296.808 11.696
202212 10.278 296.797 11.435
202303 10.210 301.836 11.170
202306 9.804 305.109 10.611
202309 9.834 307.789 10.550
202312 9.652 306.746 10.390
202403 10.252 312.332 10.839
202406 10.247 314.175 10.770
202409 10.107 315.301 10.585
202412 10.808 315.605 11.308
202503 10.644 319.799 10.991
202506 9.482 322.561 9.707
202509 9.973 324.800 10.139
202512 10.250 324.054 10.445
202603 10.596 330.213 10.596

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 1.12 mean?
Wisdom Marine Lines Co (LSE:WML) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 as of Aug. 20, 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 Wisdom Marine Lines Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 1.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Wisdom Marine Lines Co ranks #398 out of 716 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Wisdom Marine Lines Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 is near median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 1.47. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Wisdom Marine Lines Co's value of 1.12 is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wisdom Marine Lines Co ranks #398 out of 716 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wisdom Marine Lines Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wisdom Marine Lines Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Wisdom Marine Lines Co ranks #398 out of 716 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Wisdom Marine Lines Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Wisdom Marine Lines Co's value of 1.12 is 12.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Wisdom Marine Lines Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 1.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Wisdom Marine Lines Co 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.28, based on 716 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. Wisdom Marine Lines Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12 is 12.2% 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 Wisdom Marine Lines Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wisdom Marine Lines Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wisdom Marine Lines Co stock overvalued right now?
Wisdom Marine Lines Co (LSE:WML) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.12. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.97, compared to a current price of $5.23 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 12.2% below the Transportation industry median of 1.28. Wisdom Marine Lines Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Wisdom Marine Lines Co (LSE:WML), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.12 as of Aug. 20, 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 Wisdom Marine Lines Co (LSE:WML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wisdom Marine Lines Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.23 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.97.

Key valuation signals for LSE:WML:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.12 (near median its 10-year median of 1.22)
  • GF Value™: $3.97 vs. price of $5.23 (31.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.2% below the Transportation median (#398 of 716)

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


Wisdom Marine Lines Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 2637:Taiwan
Address Sec. 2, Fushing South Road, No. 237, Room 711, 7th Floor, Taipei, TWN, 10667
Wisdom Marine Lines Co Ltd is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Cayman Island. The company's principal business is the acquisition, management, and operation of dry bulk vessels, with a focus on the handy sector. It provides marine cargo transportation services, services related to maintenance, vessel leasing, and shipping agency and management services. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its customers in Singapore followed by the Netherlands, Denmark, Panama, Switzerland, Germany, and other regions.
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