Aecon Group (TSX:ARE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.06 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 111% Above Median

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TSX:ARE Aecon Group Inc TSX:ARE
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Price C$50.31
GF Value C$26.05
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What is Aecon Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Aecon Group TSX:ARE -2.91% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.06 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates TSX:ARE with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of C$26.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, Aecon Group ranks worse than 80.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Aecon Group's current share price is C$50.31. Aecon Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$16.46. Aecon Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.06.

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

TSX:ARE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 1.45   Max: 3.28
Current: 3.06

During the past years, Aecon Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.28. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.45.

TSX:ARE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.13% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs TSX:ARE: 3.06

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.

Aecon Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$15.616. 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 C$16.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Aecon Group  (TSX:ARE) 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.


Aecon Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Aecon Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aecon 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.

Aecon Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Aecon Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Aecon Group 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 1.04 1.26 1.46 1.93 2.54

TSX:ARE vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Aecon 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.


Aecon Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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Aecon 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=50.31/16.46
=3.06

* 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.

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

For example, Aecon Group'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)
=15.616/132.2623*132.2623
=15.616

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Aecon Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.220 102.002 15.845
201609 12.608 101.765 16.386
201612 12.756 101.449 16.630
201703 12.574 102.634 16.204
201706 12.459 103.029 15.994
201709 12.788 103.345 16.366
201712 12.749 103.345 16.316
201803 12.393 105.004 15.610
201806 12.451 105.557 15.601
201809 13.236 105.636 16.572
201812 13.642 105.399 17.119
201903 13.263 106.979 16.398
201906 13.394 107.690 16.450
201909 14.031 107.611 17.245
201912 14.131 107.769 17.343
202003 14.000 107.927 17.157
202006 13.434 108.401 16.391
202009 14.455 108.164 17.675
202012 14.515 108.559 17.684
202103 14.078 110.298 16.881
202106 14.247 111.720 16.867
202109 14.959 112.905 17.524
202112 15.020 113.774 17.461
202203 14.681 117.646 16.505
202206 14.770 120.806 16.171
202209 15.579 120.648 17.079
202212 15.503 120.964 16.951
202303 15.188 122.702 16.371
202306 15.373 124.203 16.370
202309 17.448 125.230 18.428
202312 17.093 125.072 18.076
202403 16.919 126.258 17.724
202406 14.718 127.522 15.265
202409 15.326 127.285 15.925
202412 15.217 127.364 15.802
202503 14.543 129.181 14.890
202506 14.080 129.892 14.337
202509 14.475 130.287 14.694
202512 14.386 130.366 14.595
202603 15.616 132.262 15.616

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 3.06 mean?
Aecon Group (TSX:ARE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.06 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 Aecon Group and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Aecon Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 3.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Aecon Group ranks #1089 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is Aecon Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Aecon Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.06 is 111% above median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 3.28. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Aecon Group's value of 3.06 is 163.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aecon Group ranks #1089 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aecon Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aecon Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Aecon Group ranks #1089 out of 1359 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Aecon Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Aecon Group's value of 3.06 is 163.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Aecon Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 3.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Aecon Group 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 1.16, 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. Aecon Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.06 is 163.8% 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 Aecon Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aecon Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.06, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aecon Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aecon Group (TSX:ARE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$26.05, compared to a current price of C$50.31 — trading 93.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.06, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 163.8% above the Construction industry median of 1.16. Aecon Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Aecon Group (TSX:ARE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.06 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.

Is Aecon Group (TSX:ARE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aecon Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$50.31 is trading 93.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$26.05. GuruFocus considers Aecon Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:ARE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.06 (111% above median its 10-year median of 1.45)
  • GF Value™: C$26.05 vs. price of C$50.31 (93.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 163.8% above the Construction median (#1089 of 1359)

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


Aecon Group Business Description

Other Exchanges AEGXF:USA2AE:Germany
Address 20 Carlson Court, Suite 105, Toronto, ON, CAN, M9W 7K6
Aecon Group Inc is a Canada-based company that operates in two segments: Construction and Concessions. The Construction segment includes various aspects of the construction of public and private infrastructure projects. Its concessions segment is engaged in the development, financing, construction, and operation of construction projects. The company generates the maximum revenue from the Construction segment.
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