Real Matters (TSX:REAL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.85 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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TSX:REAL Real Matters Inc TSX:REAL
76 GF Score
Price C$5.07
GF Value C$6.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Real Matters Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Real Matters TSX:REAL +0.20% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.16. GuruFocus rates TSX:REAL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of C$6.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,433 Real Estate companies, Real Matters ranks worse than 83.32% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Real Matters's current share price is C$5.07. Real Matters's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2.74. Real Matters's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.85.

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

TSX:REAL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.87   Med: 2.16   Max: 2.86
Current: 1.87

During the past years, Real Matters's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.86. The lowest was 1.87. And the median was 2.16.

TSX:REAL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.32% of 1433 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs TSX:REAL: 1.87

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.

Real Matters's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1.644. 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$2.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Real Matters  (TSX:REAL) 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.


Real Matters Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Real Matters Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Real Matters'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.

Real Matters Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Real Matters Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Real Matters Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSX:REAL vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Real Matters'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.


Real Matters Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Real Matters's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Real Matters 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.

Real Matters's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.07/2.74
=1.85

* 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.

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

For example, Real Matters'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)
=1.644/132.2623*132.2623
=1.644

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Real Matters Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 102.002 0.000
201609 1.591 101.765 2.068
201612 1.529 101.449 1.993
201703 1.404 102.634 1.809
201706 2.772 103.029 3.559
201709 2.603 103.345 3.331
201712 2.647 103.345 3.388
201803 2.651 105.004 3.339
201806 2.655 105.557 3.327
201809 2.627 105.636 3.289
201812 2.610 105.399 3.275
201903 2.570 106.979 3.177
201906 2.599 107.690 3.192
201909 2.653 107.611 3.261
201912 2.739 107.769 3.361
202003 2.899 107.927 3.553
202006 3.053 108.401 3.725
202009 3.239 108.164 3.961
202012 3.101 108.559 3.778
202103 3.182 110.298 3.816
202106 2.487 111.720 2.944
202109 2.556 112.905 2.994
202112 2.581 113.774 3.000
202203 2.555 117.646 2.872
202206 2.339 120.806 2.561
202209 2.108 120.648 2.311
202212 2.087 120.964 2.282
202303 2.059 122.702 2.219
202306 2.030 124.203 2.162
202309 2.073 125.230 2.189
202312 2.043 125.072 2.160
202403 2.058 126.258 2.156
202406 2.101 127.522 2.179
202409 2.121 127.285 2.204
202412 2.156 127.364 2.239
202503 2.132 129.181 2.183
202506 2.035 129.892 2.072
202509 1.693 130.287 1.719
202512 1.661 130.366 1.685
202603 1.644 132.262 1.644

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 1.85 mean?
Real Matters (TSX:REAL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.85 as of Jul. 22, 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 Real Matters and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.16. Over the past decade, Real Matters' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.87 to 2.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Real Matters ranks #1194 out of 1433 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 83.3%.
Is Real Matters' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Real Matters' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.85 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.87 to a high of 2.86. The Real Estate industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70. Real Matters' value of 1.85 is 164.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Real Matters ranks #1194 out of 1433 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Real Matters has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Real Matters' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Real Matters ranks #1194 out of 1433 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Real Matters in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70. Real Matters' value of 1.85 is 164.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Real Matters' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.87 to 2.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.16 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Real Matters 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 Real Estate company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Real Estate companies is 0.70, based on 1,433 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. Real Matters's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.85 is 164.3% 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 Real Matters and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Real Matters's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Real Matters stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Real Matters (TSX:REAL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$6.17, compared to a current price of C$5.07 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.16 and 164.3% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.70. Real Matters' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Real Matters (TSX:REAL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85 as of Jul. 22, 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 Real Matters (TSX:REAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Real Matters stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$5.07 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$6.17. GuruFocus considers Real Matters to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:REAL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.85 (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.16)
  • GF Value™: C$6.17 vs. price of C$5.07 (17.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 164.3% above the Real Estate median (#1194 of 1433)

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


Real Matters Business Description

Other Exchanges RLLMF:USAR3E:Germany
Address 50 Minthorn Boulevard, Suite 401, Markham, ON, CAN, L3T 7X8
Real Matters Inc is a Canadian network management services provider for the mortgage lending and insurance industries. The company's platform combines proprietary technology and network management capabilities with tens of thousands of independent qualified field agents. Its operating segment includes U.S. Appraisal; U.S. Title, and Canada. The company generates maximum revenue from the U.S. Appraisal segment. Its U.S. Appraisal segment provides residential mortgage appraisals for purchase, refinance, and home equity transactions through its Solidifi brand.
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