Jacobs Solutions (MEX:J) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.82 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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MEX:J Jacobs Solutions Inc MEX:J
54 GF Score
Price MXN2,162.00
GF Value MXN2,158.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Jacobs Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Jacobs Solutions MEX:J 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates MEX:J with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,158.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, Jacobs Solutions ranks worse than 74.54% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Jacobs Solutions's current share price is MXN2162.00. Jacobs Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,187.93. Jacobs Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.82.

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

MEX:J' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.4   Med: 2.18   Max: 3.16
Current: 2.57

During the past years, Jacobs Solutions's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.16. The lowest was 1.40. And the median was 2.18.

MEX:J's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.54% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs MEX:J: 2.57

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.

Jacobs Solutions's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN502.400. 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 MXN1,187.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Jacobs Solutions  (MEX:J) 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.


Jacobs Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Jacobs Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jacobs Solutions'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.

Jacobs Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Jacobs Solutions Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Jacobs Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.36 2.60 2.96 2.65 2.53

MEX:J vs DY, IESC, BLD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Jacobs Solutions'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.


Jacobs Solutions Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jacobs Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Jacobs Solutions 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.

Jacobs Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2162.00/1187.93
=1.82

* 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.

Jacobs Solutions's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Jacobs Solutions'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)
=502.4/330.2130*330.2130
=502.400

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Jacobs Solutions Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 672.343 241.018 921.161
201609 681.857 241.428 932.609
201612 692.569 241.432 947.245
201703 643.189 243.801 871.159
201706 635.111 244.955 856.165
201709 667.567 246.819 893.121
201712 814.276 246.524 1,090.703
201803 761.057 249.554 1,007.040
201806 826.253 251.989 1,082.744
201809 769.984 252.439 1,007.209
201812 804.574 251.233 1,057.508
201903 777.139 254.202 1,009.518
201906 856.886 256.143 1,104.676
201909 849.039 256.759 1,091.933
201912 851.448 256.974 1,094.115
202003 1,003.290 258.115 1,283.534
202006 1,034.743 257.797 1,325.406
202009 990.188 260.280 1,256.235
202012 933.065 260.474 1,182.883
202103 943.509 264.877 1,176.240
202106 940.033 271.696 1,142.494
202109 947.601 274.310 1,140.717
202112 964.119 278.802 1,141.902
202203 938.774 287.504 1,078.230
202206 935.631 296.311 1,042.680
202209 956.866 296.808 1,064.559
202212 951.814 296.797 1,058.978
202303 906.849 301.836 992.106
202306 888.201 305.109 961.281
202309 905.149 307.789 971.094
202312 902.544 306.746 971.591
202403 877.967 312.332 928.231
202406 975.585 314.175 1,025.387
202409 720.946 315.301 755.043
202412 713.565 315.605 746.593
202503 656.755 319.799 678.142
202506 601.191 322.561 615.453
202509 560.859 324.800 570.206
202512 527.353 324.054 537.376
202603 502.400 330.213 502.400

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 1.82 mean?
Jacobs Solutions (MEX:J) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.82 as of Jul. 16, 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 Jacobs Solutions and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, Jacobs Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.40 to 3.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1013 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is Jacobs Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Jacobs Solutions' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.82 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.40 to a high of 3.16. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Jacobs Solutions' value of 1.82 is 54.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1013 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jacobs Solutions has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jacobs Solutions' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DY and IESC?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #1013 out of 1359 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Jacobs Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Jacobs Solutions' value of 1.82 is 54.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Jacobs Solutions' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.40 to 3.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Jacobs Solutions 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.18, based on 1,359 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. Jacobs Solutions's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.82 is 54.2% 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 Jacobs Solutions and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jacobs Solutions's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jacobs Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions (MEX:J) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,158.83, compared to a current price of MXN2,162.00 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 54.2% above the Construction industry median of 1.18. Jacobs Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Jacobs Solutions (MEX:J), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82 as of Jul. 16, 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 Jacobs Solutions (MEX:J) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN2,162.00 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,158.83. GuruFocus considers Jacobs Solutions to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:J:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.82 (17% below median its 10-year median of 2.18)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,158.83 vs. price of MXN2,162.00 (0.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.2% above the Construction median (#1013 of 1359)

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


Jacobs Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges J:USA0JOI:UKZ0Y:Germany
Address 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 3500, Dallas, TX, USA, 75201
Jacobs Solutions is a global provider of engineering, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance services as well as cyber engineering and security solutions. The firm serves industrial, commercial, and government clients in a wide variety of sectors, including water, transportation, healthcare, technology, and chemicals. Jacobs Solutions employs approximately 60,000 workers. The company generated $12 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.
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