WSC (WillScot Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.01 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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WSC WillScot Holdings Corp WSC
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Price $25.82
GF Value $36.73
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What is WillScot Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

WillScot Holdings WSC -2.75% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.01 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates WSC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Business Services companies, WillScot Holdings ranks worse than 75.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), WillScot Holdings's current share price is $25.82. WillScot Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.59. WillScot Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.01.

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

WSC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.97   Med: 2.64   Max: 3.52
Current: 3

During the past years, WillScot Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.52. The lowest was 1.97. And the median was 2.64.

WSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.03% of 729 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.54 vs WSC: 3.00

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.

WillScot Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.810. 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 $8.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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WillScot Holdings  (NAS:WSC) 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.


WillScot Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


WillScot Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WillScot Holdings'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.

WillScot Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

WillScot Holdings Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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WillScot Holdings Quarterly Data
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WSC vs EQPT, HRI, CAR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, WillScot Holdings'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.


WillScot Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, WillScot Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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WillScot Holdings 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.

WillScot Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=25.82/8.59
=3.01

* 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.

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

For example, WillScot Holdings'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)
=4.81/330.2130*330.2130
=4.810

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

WillScot Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 9.631 241.018 13.195
201609 9.635 241.428 13.178
201612 9.641 241.432 13.186
201703 9.644 243.801 13.062
201706 9.643 244.955 12.999
201709 9.643 246.819 12.901
201712 5.146 246.524 6.893
201803 5.078 249.554 6.719
201806 5.062 251.989 6.633
201809 6.623 252.439 8.663
201812 5.882 251.233 7.731
201903 5.802 254.202 7.537
201906 5.722 256.143 7.377
201909 5.715 256.759 7.350
201912 4.508 256.974 5.793
202003 5.602 258.115 7.167
202006 5.816 257.797 7.450
202009 9.187 260.280 11.655
202012 9.011 260.474 11.424
202103 8.844 264.877 11.026
202106 8.841 271.696 10.745
202109 8.748 274.310 10.531
202112 8.917 278.802 10.561
202203 8.810 287.504 10.119
202206 8.209 296.311 9.148
202209 7.958 296.808 8.854
202212 7.527 296.797 8.374
202303 7.677 301.836 8.399
202306 7.252 305.109 7.849
202309 6.785 307.789 7.279
202312 6.639 306.746 7.147
202403 6.926 312.332 7.323
202406 6.370 314.175 6.695
202409 5.635 315.301 5.902
202412 5.549 315.605 5.806
202503 5.523 319.799 5.703
202506 5.677 322.561 5.812
202509 5.826 324.800 5.923
202512 4.726 324.054 4.816
202603 4.810 330.213 4.810

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 3.01 mean?
WillScot Holdings (WSC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.01 as of Aug. 07, 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 WillScot Holdings and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, WillScot Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.97 to 3.52. According to the industry distribution chart, WillScot Holdings ranks #547 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is WillScot Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
WillScot Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.01 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.97 to a high of 3.52. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. WillScot Holdings' value of 3.01 is 95.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WillScot Holdings ranks #547 out of 729 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, WillScot Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WillScot Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EQPT and HRI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, WillScot Holdings ranks #547 out of 729 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places WillScot Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. WillScot Holdings' value of 3.01 is 95.5% above this benchmark. Historically, WillScot Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.97 to 3.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 1.54, WillScot Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.54, based on 729 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. WillScot Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.01 is 95.5% 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 WillScot Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WillScot Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.01, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WillScot Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WillScot Holdings (WSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.73, compared to a current price of $25.82 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.01, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 95.5% above the Business Services industry median of 1.54. WillScot Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 WillScot Holdings (WSC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.01 as of Aug. 07, 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 WillScot Holdings (WSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WillScot Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $25.82 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.73. GuruFocus considers WillScot Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WSC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.01 (14% above median its 10-year median of 2.64)
  • GF Value™: $36.73 vs. price of $25.82 (29.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 95.5% above the Business Services median (#547 of 729)

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


WillScot Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 1WSC:Italy
Address 6400 East McDowell Road, Suite 300, Scottsdale, AZ, USA, 85257
WillScot Holdings Corp designs, delivers, and services on-site, on-demand space solutions for clients. The company offers turnkey solutions in construction, education, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and entertainment sectors. The products of the company include modular office complexes, mobile offices, classrooms, blast-resistant modules, clearspan structures, sanitation solutions, portable storage containers, and climate-controlled containers and trailers.
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