Accordant Group (NZSE:AGL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.15 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 90% Below Median

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NZSE:AGL Accordant Group Ltd NZSE:AGL
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Price NZ$0.18
GF Value NZ$0.38
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What is Accordant Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Accordant Group NZSE:AGL 33 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 1.51. GuruFocus rates NZSE:AGL with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 711 Business Services companies, Accordant Group ranks better than 95.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), Accordant Group's current share price is NZ$0.175. Accordant Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was NZ$1.13. Accordant Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.15.

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

NZSE:AGL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 1.51   Max: 3.67
Current: 0.16

During the past 13 years, Accordant Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.67. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 1.51.

NZSE:AGL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
95.92% of 711 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.52 vs NZSE:AGL: 0.16

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.

Accordant Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was NZ$0.522. 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 NZ$1.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Accordant Group  (NZSE:AGL) 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.


Accordant Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Accordant Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Accordant 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.

Accordant Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Accordant Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Accordant Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.45 0.00 0.32 0.00 0.13

NZSE:AGL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Accordant 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.


Accordant Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Accordant Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Accordant 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.175/1.13
=0.15

* 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.

Accordant Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Accordant Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=0.522/136.8867*136.8867
=0.522

Current CPI (Mar26) = 136.8867.

Accordant Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 1.138 102.231 1.524
201803 1.120 103.355 1.483
201903 1.042 104.889 1.360
202003 0.983 107.547 1.251
202103 1.166 109.182 1.462
202203 1.069 116.747 1.253
202303 1.008 124.517 1.108
202403 0.670 129.526 0.708
202503 0.581 132.798 0.599
202603 0.522 136.887 0.522

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 0.15 mean?
Accordant Group (NZSE:AGL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 as of Aug. 24, 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 Accordant Group and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 1.51. Over the past decade, Accordant Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 3.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Accordant Group ranks #29 out of 711 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Accordant Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Accordant Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 3.67. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. Accordant Group's value of 0.15 is 90.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accordant Group ranks #29 out of 711 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Accordant Group has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accordant Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Accordant Group ranks #29 out of 711 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Accordant Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52. Accordant Group's value of 0.15 is 90.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Accordant Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 3.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 1.52, Accordant 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 1.52, based on 711 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. Accordant Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.15 is 90.1% 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 Accordant Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accordant Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accordant Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accordant Group (NZSE:AGL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.38, compared to a current price of NZ$0.18 — trading 53.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 90.1% below the Business Services industry median of 1.52. Accordant Group's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 7 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 Accordant Group (NZSE:AGL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.15 as of Aug. 24, 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 Accordant Group (NZSE:AGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accordant Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$0.18 is trading 53.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.38. GuruFocus considers Accordant Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:AGL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.15 (90% below median its 10-year median of 1.51)
  • GF Value™: NZ$0.38 vs. price of NZ$0.18 (53.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.1% below the Business Services median (#29 of 711)

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


Accordant Group Business Description

Address 51 Shortland Street, Level 6, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
Accordant Group Ltd is a recruitment and staffing provider company. The group has two reportable segments: Blue Collar Reporting Segment and White Collar Reporting Segment. Blue Collar Reporting Segment: AWF operates branches under the brand names AWF (throughout New Zealand)and Select (Dunedin), which provide contingent labour hire associated with infrastructure, logistics, manufacturing, technical, and construction. The Work Collective (TWC)provides opportunities for those who face barriers to employment. White Collar Reporting Segment: The White Collar segment provides contingent temporary employees, contractors, permanent placement, and executive search services.
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