Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.96 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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TSX:GCG Guardian Capital Group Ltd TSX:GCG
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What is Guardian Capital Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Guardian Capital Group TSX:GCG +0.04% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 1.66. GuruFocus rates TSX:GCG with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of C$66.45. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

As of today (2026-07-17), Guardian Capital Group's current share price is C$67.97. Guardian Capital Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was C$34.71. Guardian Capital Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.96.

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

TSX:GCG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05   Med: 1.66   Max: 2.28
Current: 1.96

During the past years, Guardian Capital Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.28. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 1.66.

TSX:GCG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.85 vs TSX:GCG: 1.96

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.

Guardian Capital Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was C$56.345. 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$34.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep. 2025.

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Guardian Capital Group  (TSX:GCG) 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.


Guardian Capital Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Guardian Capital Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guardian Capital 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.

Guardian Capital Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Guardian Capital Group Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.51 1.74 1.65 1.59 1.40

Guardian Capital Group Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 1.36 1.40 1.24 1.24 1.92

TSX:GCG vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Guardian Capital 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.


Guardian Capital Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Guardian Capital Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Guardian Capital 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=67.97/34.71
=1.96

* 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.

Guardian Capital Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Guardian Capital Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep. 2025)
=56.345/130.2871*130.2871
=56.345

Current CPI (Sep. 2025) = 130.2871.

Guardian Capital Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 16.096 99.947 20.982
201603 16.128 101.054 20.794
201606 16.671 102.002 21.294
201609 17.747 101.765 22.721
201612 19.240 101.449 24.709
201703 20.153 102.634 25.583
201706 20.099 103.029 25.417
201709 20.252 103.345 25.532
201712 21.719 103.345 27.381
201803 21.752 105.004 26.989
201806 22.751 105.557 28.081
201809 23.603 105.636 29.111
201812 21.545 105.399 26.632
201903 23.535 106.979 28.663
201906 23.553 107.690 28.495
201909 23.750 107.611 28.755
201912 24.936 107.769 30.146
202003 20.731 107.927 25.026
202006 21.923 108.401 26.349
202009 23.171 108.164 27.910
202012 25.873 108.559 31.051
202103 27.254 110.298 32.193
202106 29.250 111.720 34.111
202109 29.575 112.905 34.128
202112 31.631 113.774 36.222
202203 31.268 117.646 34.628
202206 28.484 120.806 30.720
202209 28.741 120.648 31.037
202212 29.827 120.964 32.126
202303 47.397 122.702 50.327
202306 47.410 124.203 49.732
202309 47.317 125.230 49.228
202312 49.264 125.072 51.318
202403 49.995 126.258 51.591
202406 49.026 127.522 50.089
202409 50.042 127.285 51.222
202412 53.434 127.364 54.660
202503 52.845 129.181 53.298
202506 53.800 129.892 53.964
202509 56.345 130.287 56.345

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 1.96 mean?
Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 as of Jul. 17, 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 Guardian Capital Group and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 1.66. Over the past decade, Guardian Capital Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 2.28.
Is Guardian Capital Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Guardian Capital Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 2.28. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. Guardian Capital Group's value of 1.96 is 130.6% above this industry median. Overall, Guardian Capital Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Capital Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
Guardian Capital Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. Guardian Capital Group's value of 1.96 is 130.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Guardian Capital Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 2.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.66 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Guardian Capital 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.85, based on 999 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. Guardian Capital Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96 is 130.6% 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 Guardian Capital Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guardian Capital Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 1.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Capital Group stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.96. The stock's GF Value™ is C$66.45, compared to a current price of C$67.97 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.66 and 130.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. Guardian Capital Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.96 as of Jul. 17, 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 Guardian Capital Group (TSX:GCG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guardian Capital Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$67.97 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$66.45.

Key valuation signals for TSX:GCG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.96 (18% above median its 10-year median of 1.66)
  • GF Value™: C$66.45 vs. price of C$67.97 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 130.6% above the Asset Management median

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


Guardian Capital Group Business Description

Address 199 Bay Street, Suite 2700, P.O. Box 201, Commerce Court West, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5L 1E8
Guardian Capital Group Ltd is a diversified financial services company. It operates in three reportable segment Investment Management and Corporate Activities and Investments. Investment Management primarily involves earning management fees relating to investment management services provided to clients; and Corporate Activities and Investments relates to the investment of the Company's securities holdings, as well as corporate management and development activities. It derives maximum revenue from Investment Management segment. Geographically, the company operates in Canada, United Kingdom, United States and others, of which it derives maximum revenue from Canada.
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