Wajax (TSX:WJX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.42 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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TSX:WJX Wajax Corp TSX:WJX
75 GF Score
Price C$30.56
GF Value C$25.95
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wajax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Wajax TSX:WJX -0.49% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates TSX:WJX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of C$25.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 127 Industrial Distribution companies, Wajax ranks worse than 51.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Wajax's current share price is C$30.56. Wajax's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$21.47. Wajax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.42.

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

TSX:WJX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 1.31   Max: 1.87
Current: 1.43

During the past years, Wajax's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.87. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 1.31.

TSX:WJX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
51.97% of 127 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.38 vs TSX:WJX: 1.43

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.

Wajax's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$25.649. 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$21.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Wajax  (TSX:WJX) 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.


Wajax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Wajax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wajax'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.

Wajax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Wajax Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.46 1.10 1.60 1.06 1.32

Wajax 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 1.12 1.18 1.32 1.54 1.44

TSX:WJX vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Wajax'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.


Wajax Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

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

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


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Wajax 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.

Wajax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=30.56/21.47
=1.42

* 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.

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

For example, Wajax'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)
=25.649/133.5265*133.5265
=25.649

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Wajax Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 13.791 101.765 18.095
201612 13.685 101.449 18.012
201703 14.023 102.634 18.244
201706 14.068 103.029 18.232
201709 14.334 103.345 18.520
201712 14.083 103.345 18.196
201803 14.972 105.004 19.039
201806 15.372 105.557 19.445
201809 15.632 105.636 19.759
201812 14.880 105.399 18.851
201903 14.925 106.979 18.629
201906 15.253 107.690 18.912
201909 15.424 107.611 19.138
201912 15.831 107.769 19.615
202003 15.661 107.927 19.376
202006 15.830 108.401 19.499
202009 15.822 108.164 19.532
202012 16.147 108.559 19.861
202103 16.741 110.298 20.267
202106 17.399 111.720 20.795
202109 18.033 112.905 21.327
202112 18.109 113.774 21.253
202203 18.732 117.646 21.261
202206 19.690 120.806 21.763
202209 20.483 120.648 22.669
202212 20.948 120.964 23.124
202303 21.198 122.702 23.068
202306 22.144 124.203 23.806
202309 22.996 125.230 24.519
202312 22.900 125.072 24.448
202403 23.217 126.258 24.554
202406 23.844 127.522 24.967
202409 23.740 127.285 24.904
202412 23.504 127.364 24.641
202503 23.663 129.181 24.459
202506 24.003 129.892 24.675
202509 24.490 130.287 25.099
202512 24.652 130.366 25.250
202603 25.078 132.262 25.318
202606 25.649 133.527 25.649

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 1.42 mean?
Wajax (TSX:WJX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.42 as of Aug. 15, 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 Wajax and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.31. Over the past decade, Wajax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Wajax ranks #66 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Wajax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Wajax's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.42 is near median its 10-year median of 1.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.87. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Wajax's value of 1.42 is 2.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wajax ranks #66 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wajax has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wajax's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Wajax ranks #66 out of 127 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Wajax in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Wajax's value of 1.42 is 2.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Wajax's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Wajax 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 Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.38, based on 127 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. Wajax's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.42 is 2.9% 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 Wajax and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wajax's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wajax stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wajax (TSX:WJX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$25.95, compared to a current price of C$30.56 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 2.9% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.38. Wajax's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Wajax (TSX:WJX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 as of Aug. 15, 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 Wajax (TSX:WJX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wajax stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$30.56 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$25.95. GuruFocus considers Wajax to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WJX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.42 (near median its 10-year median of 1.31)
  • GF Value™: C$25.95 vs. price of C$30.56 (17.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.9% above the Industrial Distribution median (#66 of 127)

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


Wajax Business Description

Other Exchanges WJXFF:USA
Address 10 Diesel Drive, Toronto, ON, CAN, M8W 2T8
Wajax Corp operates an integrated distribution system, providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diversified sectors of the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing, government and utilities, and oil and gas.
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