PPC (PPCLY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.40 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 59% Above Median

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PPCLY PPC Ltd PPCLY
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Price $0.92
GF Value $0.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is PPC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

PPC PPCLY 44 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates PPCLY with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Building Materials companies, PPC ranks worse than 57.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), PPC's current share price is $0.92176. PPC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was $0.66. PPC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.40.

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

PPCLY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.88   Max: 3.18
Current: 1.31

During the past 13 years, PPC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.18. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.88.

PPCLY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.49% of 327 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.04 vs PPCLY: 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.

PPC's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was $0.501. 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 $0.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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PPC  (OTCPK:PPCLY) 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.


PPC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


PPC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PPC'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.

PPC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

PPC Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.88 0.55 0.59 0.80 1.02

PPC 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 0.59 0.00 0.80 0.00 1.02

PPCLY vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, PPC'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.


PPC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, PPC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PPC 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.

PPC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.92176/0.66
=1.40

* 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.

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

For example, PPC'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)
=0.501/164.7700*164.7700
=0.501

Current CPI (Mar26) = 164.7700.

PPC Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 0.825 111.400 1.220
201803 0.841 115.542 1.199
201903 0.822 120.774 1.121
202003 0.619 125.679 0.812
202103 0.651 129.628 0.827
202203 0.638 137.594 0.764
202303 0.412 147.586 0.460
202403 0.415 155.483 0.440
202503 0.429 159.728 0.443
202603 0.501 164.770 0.501

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 1.40 mean?
PPC (PPCLY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.40 as of Jul. 21, 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 PPC and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, PPC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 3.18. According to the industry distribution chart, PPC ranks #188 out of 327 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is PPC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
PPC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.40 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 3.18. The Building Materials industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.04. PPC's value of 1.40 is 34.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPC ranks #188 out of 327 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PPC has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, PPC ranks #188 out of 327 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places PPC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.04. PPC's value of 1.40 is 34.6% above this benchmark. Historically, PPC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 3.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 1.04, PPC 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 Building Materials company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.04, based on 327 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. PPC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.40 is 34.6% 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 PPC and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPC (PPCLY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.53, compared to a current price of $0.92 — trading 73.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 34.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.04. PPC's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 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 PPC (PPCLY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 as of Jul. 21, 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 PPC (PPCLY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.92 is trading 73.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.53. GuruFocus considers PPC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PPCLY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.40 (59% above median its 10-year median of 0.88)
  • GF Value™: $0.53 vs. price of $0.92 (73.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.6% above the Building Materials median (#188 of 327)

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


PPC Business Description

Address 5 Parks Boulevard, First Floor, Oxford Parks, Dunkeld, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
PPC Ltd is a South Africa-based company that supplies cement and other related products in South Africa and several other African countries. Its production facilities span South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda. The operating segments are South Africa and Botswana Cement, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Aggregates, ash and readymix, and Group services and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the South Africa and Botswana domestic markets, where it marketed its cement products under the brand names OPC, SureRoad, IDM Best Build, Castle, and Spar Build-It. It also distributes cement products in Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Ethiopia under the brands OPC, Unicem, Botcem, and Surebuild PMC.
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