RLBY (Reliability) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.50 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 70% Above Median

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What is Reliability Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Reliability RLBY +21.43% Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.50 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 5.00. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Business Services companies, Reliability ranks worse than 91.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Reliability's current share price is $0.085. Reliability's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.01. Reliability's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.50.

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

RLBY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.71   Med: 5   Max: 9.8
Current: 6.76

During the past years, Reliability's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.80. The lowest was 2.71. And the median was 5.00.

RLBY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.23% of 730 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs RLBY: 6.76

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.

Reliability's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.022. 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 $0.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Reliability  (OTCPK:RLBY) 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.


Reliability Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Reliability Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reliability'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.

Reliability Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Reliability Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Reliability 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 4.16 2.62 3.29 2.14 4.77

RLBY vs IPDN, GXXM, GLXG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Reliability'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.


Reliability Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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



Reliability 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.085/0.01
=8.50

* 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.

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

For example, Reliability'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)
=0.022/330.2130*330.2130
=0.022

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Reliability Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 -0.004 241.018 -0.005
201609 -0.004 241.428 -0.005
201612 -0.005 241.432 -0.007
201703 -0.005 243.801 -0.007
201706 -0.006 244.955 -0.008
201709 -0.006 246.819 -0.008
201712 -0.007 246.524 -0.009
201803 -0.007 249.554 -0.009
201806 -0.007 251.989 -0.009
201809 -0.008 252.439 -0.010
201812 -0.009 251.233 -0.012
201903 -0.009 254.202 -0.012
201906 -0.009 256.143 -0.012
201909 -0.010 256.759 -0.013
201912 0.009 256.974 0.012
202003 0.008 258.115 0.010
202006 0.006 257.797 0.008
202009 0.005 260.280 0.006
202012 0.005 260.474 0.006
202103 0.005 264.877 0.006
202106 0.029 271.696 0.035
202109 0.034 274.310 0.041
202112 0.031 278.802 0.037
202203 0.030 287.504 0.034
202206 0.029 296.311 0.032
202209 0.029 296.808 0.032
202212 0.029 296.797 0.032
202303 0.028 301.836 0.031
202306 0.027 305.109 0.029
202309 0.027 307.789 0.029
202312 0.026 306.746 0.028
202403 0.026 312.332 0.027
202406 0.026 314.175 0.027
202409 0.025 315.301 0.026
202412 0.024 315.605 0.025
202503 0.023 319.799 0.024
202506 0.023 322.561 0.024
202509 0.022 324.800 0.022
202512 0.022 324.054 0.022
202603 0.022 330.213 0.022

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 8.50 mean?
Reliability (RLBY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.50 as of Jul. 26, 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 Reliability and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Reliability's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.71 to 9.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Reliability ranks #666 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Reliability's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Reliability's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.50 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.71 to a high of 9.80. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Reliability's value of 8.50 is 444.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reliability ranks #666 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Reliability's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IPDN and GXXM?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Reliability ranks #666 out of 730 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Reliability in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Reliability's value of 8.50 is 444.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Reliability's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.71 to 9.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Reliability 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 730 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. Reliability's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.50 is 444.9% 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 Reliability 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. Reliability's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.50, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reliability stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reliability (RLBY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.04, compared to a current price of $0.09 — trading 112.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.50, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 444.9% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. 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 Reliability (RLBY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.50 as of Jul. 26, 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.

Reliability Business Description

Address 12124 Skylark Road, Clarksburg, MD, USA, 20871
Reliability Inc provides workforce solutions consisting of Employer of Record (EOR) services, Staffing Solutions, Managed Services, and Video Production Services. The company serves clients across diverse industries, including media, financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, energy, and education, both domestically and internationally. Its segments include EOR, Staffing Solutions, Direct Hire, and Video and Multimedia Production. The EOR segment provides media field talent to a host of large corporate customers in various states. It also offers temporary staffing solutions, including On-Demand or Short-Term Staffing, Contract Staffing, and On-Site Management Administration.