WSPOF (WSP Global) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.17 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — Near Median

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Price $142.68
GF Value $188.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is WSP Global Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

WSP Global WSPOF +1.19% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.17 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 4.55. GuruFocus rates WSPOF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $188.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Construction companies, WSP Global ranks worse than 86.76% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), WSP Global's current share price is $142.68. WSP Global's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $34.23. WSP Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.17.

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

WSPOF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.24   Med: 4.55   Max: 6.57
Current: 4

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.

WSPOF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.76% of 1299 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.15 vs WSPOF: 4.00

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.

WSP Global's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $55.182. 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 $34.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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WSP Global  (OTCPK:WSPOF) 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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WSPOF 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
=142.68/34.23
=4.17

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, WSP Global'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)
=55.182/133.5265*133.5265
=55.182

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

WSP Global Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 21.395 101.765 28.073
201612 21.148 101.449 27.835
201703 21.270 102.634 27.672
201706 21.486 103.029 27.846
201709 23.121 103.345 29.873
201712 22.463 103.345 29.023
201803 22.999 105.004 29.246
201806 22.795 105.557 28.835
201809 22.907 105.636 28.955
201812 23.224 105.399 29.422
201903 23.124 106.979 28.862
201906 23.183 107.690 28.745
201909 23.461 107.611 29.111
201912 23.876 107.769 29.582
202003 23.121 107.927 28.605
202006 26.176 108.401 32.243
202009 27.137 108.164 33.500
202012 28.058 108.559 34.511
202103 28.668 110.298 34.706
202106 30.784 111.720 36.793
202109 30.916 112.905 36.563
202112 30.939 113.774 36.310
202203 31.615 117.646 35.883
202206 31.372 120.806 34.675
202209 35.030 120.648 38.769
202212 35.524 120.964 39.213
202303 35.684 122.702 38.832
202306 36.967 124.203 39.742
202309 37.194 125.230 39.658
202312 37.841 125.072 40.399
202403 38.108 126.258 40.302
202406 38.770 127.522 40.596
202409 40.400 127.285 42.381
202412 44.501 127.364 46.654
202503 44.875 129.181 46.385
202506 47.496 129.892 48.825
202509 48.627 130.287 49.836
202512 52.924 130.366 54.207
202603 54.256 132.262 54.775
202606 55.182 133.527 55.182

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 4.17 mean?
WSP Global (WSPOF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.17 as of Aug. 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 WSP Global and its competitors. This is near 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 1299 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is WSP Global's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
WSP Global's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.17 is near 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 1.15. WSP Global's value of 4.17 is 262.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WSP Global ranks #1127 out of 1299 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WSP Global has a GF Score™ of 85/100 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 1299 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 1.15. WSP Global's value of 4.17 is 262.6% 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 1.15, 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 1.15, based on 1,299 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 4.17 is 262.6% 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 WSP Global and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15 — 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 4.17, which is near 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 (WSPOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $188.11, compared to a current price of $142.68 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.55 and 262.6% above the Construction industry median of 1.15. WSP Global's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 WSP Global (WSPOF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.17 as of Aug. 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 WSP Global (WSPOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WSP Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $142.68 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $188.11. GuruFocus considers WSP Global to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WSPOF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.17 (near median its 10-year median of 4.55)
  • GF Value™: $188.11 vs. price of $142.68 (24.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 262.6% above the Construction median (#1127 of 1299)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WSPOF 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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