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Century Global CommoditiesTSX:CNT Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 0.15. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 233 Retail - Defensive companies, Century Global Commodities ranks better than 97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Century Global Commodities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CNT'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.19
During the past years, Century Global Commodities's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.48. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.15.
TSX:CNT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 97% of 233
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs TSX:CNT: 0.19
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.
Century Global Commodities's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.140. 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$0.24 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Century Global Commodities (TSX:CNT) 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.
Century Global Commodities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Century Global Commodities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Century Global Commodities'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.
Century Global Commodities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
TSX:CNT vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Century Global Commodities'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.
Century Global Commodities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Century Global Commodities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Century Global Commodities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Century Global Commodities 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.
* 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.
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 0.19 mean?
Century Global Commodities (TSX:CNT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.19 as of Jul. 27, 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 Century Global Commodities and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Century Global Commodities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Century Global Commodities ranks #7 out of 233 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Century Global Commodities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Century Global Commodities' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.19 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.48. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Century Global Commodities' value of 0.19 is 88.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Century Global Commodities ranks #7 out of 233 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Century Global Commodities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Century Global Commodities ranks #7 out of 233 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Century Global Commodities in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Century Global Commodities' value of 0.19 is 88.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Century Global Commodities' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Century Global Commodities 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.63, based on 233 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. Century Global Commodities's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.19 is 88.3% 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 Century Global Commodities and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Century Global Commodities's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Century Global Commodities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Century Global Commodities (TSX:CNT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.04, compared to a current price of C$0.05 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 88.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.63. 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 Century Global Commodities (TSX:CNT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19 as of Jul. 27, 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.
Century Global Commodities Corp is a diversified company primarily engaged in exploration and mining activities with assets in the Provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec, Canada. It also has operations in the distribution of food in Hong Kong. Its segments include the Mining segment, which engages in the exploration and development of mineral projects in Canada and the investment in global mining securities; the Food segment, which engages in the distribution of food and the provision of food service in Hong Kong; and the Corporate segment, which mainly represents the group's corporate and managerial functions. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Food segment.
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