PORR AG (WBO:POS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.72 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 129% Above Median

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WBO:POS PORR AG WBO:POS
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Price €38.95
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What is PORR AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

PORR AG WBO:POS -0.26% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 129% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates WBO:POS with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,362 Construction companies, PORR AG ranks worse than 63.8% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), PORR AG's current share price is €38.95. PORR AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €22.60. PORR AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.72.

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

WBO:POS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48   Med: 0.75   Max: 2.02
Current: 1.72

During the past years, PORR AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.02. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.75.

WBO:POS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63.8% of 1362 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs WBO:POS: 1.72

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.

PORR AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €23.727. 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 €22.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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PORR AG  (WBO:POS) 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.


PORR AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


PORR AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PORR AG'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.

PORR AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

PORR AG 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 0.80 0.62 0.62 0.84 1.42

PORR AG Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 0.84 1.21 1.28 1.28 1.42

WBO:POS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, PORR AG'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.


PORR AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

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

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


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PORR AG 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.

PORR AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=38.95/22.60
=1.72

* 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.

PORR AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, PORR AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=23.727/140.3500*140.3500
=23.727

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 140.3500.

PORR AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 11.759 100.692 16.390
201606 11.172 101.092 15.511
201609 11.677 101.192 16.196
201612 12.909 102.092 17.747
201703 16.712 102.592 22.863
201706 16.070 102.991 21.899
201709 16.608 103.591 22.501
201712 18.012 104.291 24.240
201803 17.345 104.491 23.297
201806 16.781 105.091 22.411
201809 17.417 105.691 23.128
201812 18.681 106.291 24.667
201903 18.090 106.391 23.864
201906 17.247 106.791 22.667
201909 17.134 106.991 22.476
201912 19.186 108.091 24.912
202003 21.761 108.024 28.273
202006 21.793 107.915 28.343
202009 20.825 108.348 26.976
202012 20.784 109.321 26.683
202103 20.232 110.186 25.771
202106 20.838 110.943 26.361
202109 16.004 111.916 20.070
202112 20.238 113.971 24.922
202203 18.179 117.647 21.687
202206 18.116 120.567 21.089
202209 18.657 123.811 21.149
202212 19.708 125.541 22.033
202303 19.761 128.460 21.590
202306 19.783 130.191 21.327
202309 20.385 131.272 21.795
202312 21.814 132.570 23.094
202403 20.617 133.759 21.633
202406 20.476 134.083 21.433
202409 21.177 133.651 22.238
202412 22.767 135.273 23.622
202503 21.422 137.760 21.825
202506 20.995 138.517 21.273
202509 22.047 138.950 22.269
202512 23.727 140.350 23.727

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 1.72 mean?
PORR AG (WBO:POS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.72 as of Jul. 19, 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 PORR AG and its competitors. This is 129% above median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, PORR AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 2.02. According to the industry distribution chart, PORR AG ranks #869 out of 1362 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is PORR AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
PORR AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.72 is 129% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 2.02. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. PORR AG's value of 1.72 is 45.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PORR AG ranks #869 out of 1362 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PORR AG has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PORR AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, PORR AG ranks #869 out of 1362 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places PORR AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. PORR AG's value of 1.72 is 45.8% above this benchmark. Historically, PORR AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 2.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 1.18, PORR AG 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 1.18, based on 1,362 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. PORR AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.72 is 45.8% 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 PORR AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PORR AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72, which is 129% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PORR AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PORR AG (WBO:POS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.05, compared to a current price of €38.95 — trading 158.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72, which is 129% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 45.8% above the Construction industry median of 1.18. PORR AG's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 PORR AG (WBO:POS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72 as of Jul. 19, 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 PORR AG (WBO:POS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PORR AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €38.95 is trading 158.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.05. GuruFocus considers PORR AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:POS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.72 (129% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
  • GF Value™: €15.05 vs. price of €38.95 (158.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.8% above the Construction median (#869 of 1362)

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


PORR AG Business Description

Other Exchanges POSv:UK0J04:UKABS2:Germany
Address Absberggasse 47, Vienna, AUT, 1100
PORR AG is an Austria-based construction company specializing in complex building and civil engineering projects. It operates across Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Romania. Its segments include AT/CH (Austria and Switzerland), DE (Germany construction and investments), PL (Poland), CEE (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania), and Infrastructure International (tunneling, rail, specialist engineering). Non-operational functions, including the Shared Service Center, are managed under the Holding segment. The firm generates key revenue from AT/CH segment.
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