ADF Group (TSX:DRX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.13 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 577% Above Median

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TSX:DRX ADF Group Inc TSX:DRX
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Price C$18.39
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What is ADF Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ADF Group TSX:DRX +3.55% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.13 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 577% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates TSX:DRX with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of C$9.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,278 Industrial Products companies, ADF Group ranks worse than 73.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), ADF Group's current share price is C$18.39. ADF Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was C$4.45. ADF Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.13.

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

TSX:DRX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2   Med: 0.61   Max: 4.46
Current: 4.13

During the past years, ADF Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.46. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.61.

TSX:DRX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.75% of 2278 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.11 vs TSX:DRX: 4.13

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.

ADF Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$6.849. 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$4.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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ADF Group  (TSX:DRX) 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.


ADF Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ADF Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ADF 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.

ADF Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ADF Group Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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ADF Group Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 1.48 2.12 1.69 2.05 2.30

TSX:DRX vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, ADF 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.


ADF Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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ADF 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=18.39/4.45
=4.13

* 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.

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

For example, ADF Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=6.849/132.7364*132.7364
=6.849

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 132.7364.

ADF Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 3.241 101.844 4.224
201610 3.264 102.002 4.247
201701 3.238 102.318 4.201
201704 3.298 103.029 4.249
201707 3.251 103.029 4.188
201710 3.255 103.424 4.178
201801 2.935 104.056 3.744
201804 2.939 105.320 3.704
201807 2.935 106.110 3.671
201810 2.994 105.952 3.751
201901 2.969 105.557 3.733
201904 3.032 107.453 3.745
201907 3.022 108.243 3.706
201910 2.889 107.927 3.553
202001 2.893 108.085 3.553
202004 2.942 107.216 3.642
202007 2.965 108.401 3.631
202010 3.028 108.638 3.700
202101 3.051 109.192 3.709
202104 3.133 110.851 3.752
202107 3.195 112.431 3.772
202110 3.264 113.695 3.811
202201 3.323 114.801 3.842
202204 3.452 118.357 3.871
202207 3.620 120.964 3.972
202210 3.794 121.517 4.144
202301 3.829 121.596 4.180
202304 4.009 123.571 4.306
202307 4.282 124.914 4.550
202310 4.718 125.310 4.998
202401 4.967 125.072 5.271
202404 5.484 126.890 5.737
202407 4.890 128.075 5.068
202410 5.448 127.838 5.657
202501 5.808 127.443 6.049
202504 5.885 129.102 6.051
202507 5.908 130.290 6.019
202510 6.346 130.603 6.450
202601 6.430 130.366 6.547
202604 6.849 132.736 6.849

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 4.13 mean?
ADF Group (TSX:DRX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.13 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 ADF Group and its competitors. This is 577% above median its historical median of 0.61. Over the past decade, ADF Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 4.46. According to the industry distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #1680 out of 2278 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is ADF Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ADF Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.13 is 577% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 4.46. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.11. ADF Group's value of 4.13 is 95.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #1680 out of 2278 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ADF Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADF Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #1680 out of 2278 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ADF Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.11. ADF Group's value of 4.13 is 95.7% above this benchmark. Historically, ADF Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 4.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 2.11, ADF 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.11, based on 2,278 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. ADF Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.13 is 95.7% 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 ADF Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ADF Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.13, which is 577% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADF Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group (TSX:DRX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$9.85, compared to a current price of C$18.39 — trading 86.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.13, which is 577% above median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 95.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.11. ADF Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 ADF Group (TSX:DRX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.13 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.

Is ADF Group (TSX:DRX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$18.39 is trading 86.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$9.85. GuruFocus considers ADF Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:DRX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.13 (577% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
  • GF Value™: C$9.85 vs. price of C$18.39 (86.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1680 of 2278)

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


ADF Group Business Description

Other Exchanges ADFJF:USA4QM:Germany
Address 300 Henry-Bessemer Street, Terrebonne, QC, CAN, J6Y 1T3
ADF Group Inc involves in the design and engineering of connections, fabrication, including industrial coating, and the installation of steel structures and steel built-ups, as well as miscellaneous and architectural metalwork. The company's products and services are intended for the five principal segments of the non-residential construction industry: Office towers and high-rises, Commercial and recreational buildings, Airport facilities, Industrial complexes, and Transport infrastructures and energy. It serves the client base in the non-residential construction industry, such as general contractors, project owners, engineering firms and project architects, and other steel structure fabricators in the United States and Canada.
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