The Westaim (TSXV:WED) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.86 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 139% Above Median

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TSXV:WED The Westaim Corp TSXV:WED
56 GF Score
Price C$22.44
GF Value C$17.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is The Westaim Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Westaim TSXV:WED -0.49% 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 139% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates TSXV:WED with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of C$17.65 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,012 Asset Management companies, The Westaim ranks worse than 50.69% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), The Westaim's current share price is C$22.44. The Westaim's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$26.00. The Westaim's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.86.

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

TSXV:WED' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.36   Max: 1.39
Current: 0.87

During the past years, The Westaim's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.39. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.36.

TSXV:WED's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
50.69% of 1012 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.855 vs TSXV:WED: 0.87

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.

The Westaim's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$25.519. 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$26.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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The Westaim  (TSXV:WED) 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.


The Westaim Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Westaim Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Westaim'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.

The Westaim Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Westaim 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 0.47 0.77 1.01 1.27 1.00

The Westaim Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.26 1.22 1.13 1.00 0.92

TSXV:WED vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, The Westaim'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.


The Westaim Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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The Westaim 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.

The Westaim's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=22.44/26.00
=0.86

* 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.

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

For example, The Westaim'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)
=25.519/330.2130*330.2130
=25.519

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

The Westaim Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 17.433 241.018 23.885
201609 17.533 241.428 23.981
201612 17.803 241.432 24.350
201703 17.989 243.801 24.365
201706 17.369 244.955 23.414
201709 16.395 246.819 21.934
201712 17.446 246.524 23.368
201803 18.021 249.554 23.846
201806 18.316 251.989 24.002
201809 18.462 252.439 24.150
201812 19.434 251.233 25.543
201903 19.920 254.202 25.876
201906 20.245 256.143 26.099
201909 20.393 256.759 26.227
201912 19.572 256.974 25.150
202003 19.561 258.115 25.025
202006 18.984 257.797 24.317
202009 18.573 260.280 23.563
202012 17.204 260.474 21.810
202103 17.361 264.877 21.643
202106 17.435 271.696 21.190
202109 18.163 274.310 21.865
202112 18.714 278.802 22.165
202203 18.696 287.504 21.473
202206 18.858 296.311 21.016
202209 18.697 296.808 20.801
202212 20.932 296.797 23.289
202303 26.569 301.836 29.067
202306 27.152 305.109 29.386
202309 29.705 307.789 31.869
202312 31.667 306.746 34.090
202403 33.440 312.332 35.354
202406 32.548 314.175 34.210
202409 32.414 315.301 33.947
202412 32.647 315.605 34.158
202503 32.405 319.799 33.460
202506 27.965 322.561 28.628
202509 27.821 324.800 28.285
202512 27.032 324.054 27.546
202603 25.519 330.213 25.519

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 0.86 mean?
The Westaim (TSXV:WED) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 as of Aug. 08, 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 The Westaim and its competitors. This is 139% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, The Westaim's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, The Westaim ranks #513 out of 1012 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is The Westaim's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Westaim's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 is 139% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 1.39. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. The Westaim's value of 0.86 is 0.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Westaim ranks #513 out of 1012 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Westaim has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Westaim's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Westaim ranks #513 out of 1012 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Westaim in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. The Westaim's value of 0.86 is 0.6% above this benchmark. Historically, The Westaim's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.86, The Westaim 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 0.86, based on 1,012 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. The Westaim's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 is 0.6% 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 The Westaim and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Westaim's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 139% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Westaim stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Westaim (TSXV:WED) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$17.65, compared to a current price of C$22.44 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 139% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 0.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.86. The Westaim's overall GF Score™ is 56/100. 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 The Westaim (TSXV:WED), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Aug. 08, 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 The Westaim (TSXV:WED) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Westaim stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$22.44 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$17.65. GuruFocus considers The Westaim to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSXV:WED:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.86 (139% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: C$17.65 vs. price of C$22.44 (27.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100
  • Industry Position: 0.6% above the Asset Management median (#513 of 1012)

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


The Westaim Business Description

Other Exchanges WEDXF:USA
Address 200 Park Avenue, 58th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10166
The Westaim Corp is a Canada-based investment company, engaged in providing long-term capital to businesses operating mainly within the financial services industry. The Company's principal investments consist of its investment in Ceres Life and Arena.
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