Element Fleet Management (TSX:EFN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.85 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 38% Above Median

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TSX:EFN Element Fleet Management Corp TSX:EFN
75 GF Score
Price C$27.62
GF Value C$28.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Element Fleet Management Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Element Fleet Management TSX:EFN -2.09% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates TSX:EFN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of C$28.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 719 Business Services companies, Element Fleet Management ranks worse than 73.57% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), Element Fleet Management's current share price is C$27.62. Element Fleet Management's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$9.69. Element Fleet Management's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.85.

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

TSX:EFN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22   Med: 2.07   Max: 3.78
Current: 2.85

During the past years, Element Fleet Management's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.78. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 2.07.

TSX:EFN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.57% of 719 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.54 vs TSX:EFN: 2.85

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.

Element Fleet Management's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$9.557. 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$9.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Element Fleet Management  (TSX:EFN) 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.


Element Fleet Management Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Element Fleet Management Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Element Fleet Management'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.

Element Fleet Management Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Element Fleet Management Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Element Fleet Management Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 3.36 3.60 3.67 3.09 3.02

TSX:EFN vs URI, SUNB, AER: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Element Fleet Management'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.


Element Fleet Management Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Element Fleet Management 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.

Element Fleet Management's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=27.62/9.69
=2.85

* 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.

Element Fleet Management's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Element Fleet Management's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=9.557/133.5265*133.5265
=9.557

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Element Fleet Management Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.565 101.765 11.238
201612 8.839 101.449 11.634
201703 8.894 102.634 11.571
201706 8.785 103.029 11.385
201709 8.090 103.345 10.453
201712 8.168 103.345 10.553
201803 8.220 105.004 10.453
201806 8.384 105.557 10.606
201809 7.343 105.636 9.282
201812 7.503 105.399 9.505
201903 7.552 106.979 9.426
201906 7.582 107.690 9.401
201909 7.603 107.611 9.434
201912 7.234 107.769 8.963
202003 7.349 107.927 9.092
202006 7.246 108.401 8.925
202009 7.252 108.164 8.952
202012 7.466 108.559 9.183
202103 7.289 110.298 8.824
202106 7.097 111.720 8.482
202109 7.190 112.905 8.503
202112 7.284 113.774 8.549
202203 7.505 117.646 8.518
202206 7.682 120.806 8.491
202209 7.976 120.648 8.827
202212 8.456 120.964 9.334
202303 9.023 122.702 9.819
202306 9.146 124.203 9.833
202309 9.193 125.230 9.802
202312 9.524 125.072 10.168
202403 9.618 126.258 10.172
202406 9.562 127.522 10.012
202409 9.312 127.285 9.769
202412 9.771 127.364 10.244
202503 9.707 129.181 10.034
202506 9.448 129.892 9.712
202509 9.770 130.287 10.013
202512 9.399 130.366 9.627
202603 9.317 132.262 9.406
202606 9.557 133.527 9.557

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 2.85 mean?
Element Fleet Management (TSX:EFN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.85 as of Aug. 18, 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 Element Fleet Management and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 2.07. Over the past decade, Element Fleet Management's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 3.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Element Fleet Management ranks #529 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Element Fleet Management's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Element Fleet Management's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.85 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 2.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 3.78. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Element Fleet Management's value of 2.85 is 85.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Element Fleet Management ranks #529 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Element Fleet Management has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Element Fleet Management's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Element Fleet Management ranks #529 out of 719 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Element Fleet Management in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Element Fleet Management's value of 2.85 is 85.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Element Fleet Management's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 3.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Element Fleet Management 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 1.54, based on 719 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. Element Fleet Management's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.85 is 85.1% 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 Element Fleet Management and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Element Fleet Management's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Element Fleet Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Element Fleet Management (TSX:EFN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$28.70, compared to a current price of C$27.62 — trading 3.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 85.1% above the Business Services industry median of 1.54. Element Fleet Management's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Element Fleet Management (TSX:EFN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.85 as of Aug. 18, 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 Element Fleet Management (TSX:EFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Element Fleet Management stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$27.62 is trading 3.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$28.70. GuruFocus considers Element Fleet Management to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:EFN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.85 (38% above median its 10-year median of 2.07)
  • GF Value™: C$28.70 vs. price of C$27.62 (3.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.1% above the Business Services median (#529 of 719)

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


Element Fleet Management Business Description

Other Exchanges ELEEF:USA
Address 161 Bay Street, Suite 3600, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2S1
Element Fleet Management Corp is a fleet management company, providing services and financing for commercial vehicle and equipment fleets. Their services include vehicle acquisition, maintenance, route optimization, risk management, and remarketing, as well as advising on decarbonization efforts, integration of electric vehicles, and managing the complexity of gradual fleet electrification.
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