WSP Global (TSX:WSP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.69 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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TSX:WSP WSP Global Inc TSX:WSP
79 GF Score
Price C$174.77
GF Value C$247.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is WSP Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

WSP Global TSX:WSP +1.39% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.69 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 4.55. GuruFocus rates TSX:WSP with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of C$247.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,357 Construction companies, WSP Global ranks worse than 83.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), WSP Global's current share price is C$174.77. WSP Global's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$47.39. WSP Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.69.

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

TSX:WSP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.24   Med: 4.55   Max: 6.57
Current: 3.69

During the past years, WSP Global's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.57. The lowest was 2.24. And the median was 4.55.

TSX:WSP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.05% of 1357 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs TSX:WSP: 3.69

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.

WSP Global's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$74.439. 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$47.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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WSP Global  (TSX:WSP) 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.


WSP Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


WSP Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WSP Global'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.

WSP Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

WSP Global Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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WSP Global Quarterly Data
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TSX:WSP vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, WSP Global'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.


WSP Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, WSP Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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WSP Global 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.

WSP Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=174.77/47.39
=3.69

* 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.

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

For example, WSP Global'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)
=74.439/132.2623*132.2623
=74.439

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

WSP Global Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 27.788 102.002 36.032
201609 28.045 101.765 36.450
201612 28.209 101.449 36.777
201703 28.475 102.634 36.695
201706 28.566 103.029 36.671
201709 28.391 103.345 36.335
201712 28.683 103.345 36.709
201803 29.745 105.004 37.467
201806 29.918 105.557 37.487
201809 29.857 105.636 37.383
201812 31.204 105.399 39.157
201903 30.918 106.979 38.225
201906 30.808 107.690 37.838
201909 31.065 107.611 38.181
201912 31.443 107.769 38.589
202003 32.277 107.927 39.555
202006 35.473 108.401 43.281
202009 35.903 108.164 43.902
202012 35.940 108.559 43.787
202103 36.033 110.298 43.209
202106 37.618 111.720 44.535
202109 39.173 112.905 45.889
202112 39.602 113.774 46.037
202203 40.025 117.646 44.998
202206 40.169 120.806 43.978
202209 46.727 120.648 51.225
202212 48.259 120.964 52.767
202303 48.827 122.702 52.631
202306 49.115 124.203 52.302
202309 50.327 125.230 53.153
202312 50.768 125.072 53.686
202403 51.583 126.258 54.036
202406 53.134 127.522 55.109
202409 54.726 127.285 56.866
202412 63.401 127.364 65.839
202503 64.423 129.181 65.960
202506 64.918 129.892 66.103
202509 67.270 130.287 68.290
202512 73.008 130.366 74.070
202603 74.439 132.262 74.439

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 3.69 mean?
WSP Global (TSX:WSP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.69 as of Jul. 29, 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 WSP Global and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 4.55. Over the past decade, WSP Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.24 to 6.57. According to the industry distribution chart, WSP Global ranks #1127 out of 1357 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is WSP Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
WSP Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.69 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 6.57. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. WSP Global's value of 3.69 is 218.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WSP Global ranks #1127 out of 1357 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WSP Global has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WSP Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, WSP Global ranks #1127 out of 1357 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places WSP Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. WSP Global's value of 3.69 is 218.1% above this benchmark. Historically, WSP Global's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.24 to 6.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.55 vs. the industry median of 1.16, WSP Global 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.16, based on 1,357 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. WSP Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.69 is 218.1% 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 WSP Global and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WSP Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.69, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 4.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WSP Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WSP Global (TSX:WSP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$247.59, compared to a current price of C$174.77 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.69, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 4.55 and 218.1% above the Construction industry median of 1.16. WSP Global's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 WSP Global (TSX:WSP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.69 as of Jul. 29, 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 WSP Global (TSX:WSP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WSP Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$174.77 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$247.59. GuruFocus considers WSP Global to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WSP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.69 (19% below median its 10-year median of 4.55)
  • GF Value™: C$247.59 vs. price of C$174.77 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 218.1% above the Construction median (#1127 of 1357)

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


WSP Global Business Description

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Address 1600, Rene-Levesque Bouleverd West, 11th Floor, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3H 1P9
WSP Global Inc provides a professional services consulting firm offering technical expertise and advice to clients in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Earth & Environment, Property & Buildings, and Power & Energy sectors. The company also offers specialized services in project and program delivery and advisory services. The firm operates through four reportable segments namely, Canada, Americas ( United States and Latin America), EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa), and APAC (Asia Pacific, comprising Australia, New Zealand and Asia).
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