Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.93 (As of Sep. 12, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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XJAM:BRG Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd XJAM:BRG
75 GF Score
Price JMD5.50
GF Value JMD6.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Berger Paints Jamaica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Berger Paints Jamaica XJAM:BRG -3.00% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates XJAM:BRG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD6.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,097 Chemicals companies, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks better than 73.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-12), Berger Paints Jamaica's current share price is JMD5.50. Berger Paints Jamaica's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was JMD5.94. Berger Paints Jamaica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.93.

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

XJAM:BRG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78   Med: 1.18   Max: 1.78
Current: 0.9

During the past 12 years, Berger Paints Jamaica's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.78. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 1.18.

XJAM:BRG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.47% of 1097 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs XJAM:BRG: 0.90

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.

Berger Paints Jamaica's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was JMD4.987. 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 JMD5.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Berger Paints Jamaica  (XJAM:BRG) 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.


Berger Paints Jamaica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Berger Paints Jamaica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Berger Paints Jamaica'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.

Berger Paints Jamaica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Berger Paints Jamaica Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 1.28 1.35 1.01

Berger Paints Jamaica Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 1.28 1.35 1.01

XJAM:BRG vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Berger Paints Jamaica'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.


Berger Paints Jamaica Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Berger Paints Jamaica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Berger Paints Jamaica 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.

Berger Paints Jamaica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.50/5.94
=0.93

* 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.

Berger Paints Jamaica's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Berger Paints Jamaica's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=4.987/324.0540*324.0540
=4.987

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Berger Paints Jamaica Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 3.121 238.132 4.247
201703 4.558 243.801 6.058
201812 5.321 251.233 6.863
201912 5.174 256.974 6.525
202012 5.364 260.474 6.673
202112 6.058 278.802 7.041
202212 5.717 296.797 6.242
202312 4.894 306.746 5.170
202412 5.445 315.605 5.591
202512 4.987 324.054 4.987

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 0.93 mean?
Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 as of Sep. 12, 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 Berger Paints Jamaica and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Berger Paints Jamaica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #291 out of 1097 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Berger Paints Jamaica's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 1.78. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69. Berger Paints Jamaica's value of 0.93 is 45% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #291 out of 1097 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Berger Paints Jamaica has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berger Paints Jamaica's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Berger Paints Jamaica ranks #291 out of 1097 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Berger Paints Jamaica in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69. Berger Paints Jamaica's value of 0.93 is 45% below this benchmark. Historically, Berger Paints Jamaica's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.78 to 1.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Berger Paints Jamaica has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.69, based on 1,097 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. Berger Paints Jamaica's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 is 45% below 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 Berger Paints Jamaica and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Berger Paints Jamaica's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berger Paints Jamaica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD6.99, compared to a current price of JMD5.50 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 45% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.69. Berger Paints Jamaica's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Sep. 12, 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 Berger Paints Jamaica (XJAM:BRG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berger Paints Jamaica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of JMD5.50 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD6.99. GuruFocus considers Berger Paints Jamaica to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XJAM:BRG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.93 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.18)
  • GF Value™: JMD6.99 vs. price of JMD5.50 (21.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45% below the Chemicals median (#291 of 1097)

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


Berger Paints Jamaica Business Description

Address 256 Spanish Town Road, Kingston, JAM, 11
Berger Paints Jamaica Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of industrial and decorative paints and paint-related processed materials. The Company produces a wide range of high-performing decorative, marine, and industrial paint products in Barbados and across the Eastern Caribbean. Its product range includes premium quality interior and exterior topcoats, primers, stains, varnishes, furniture finishes, road marking paints, enamels, as well as light and heavy duty industrial finishes. The Company has introduced products such as Berger Weatherproof Ultra, a super premium exterior emulsion, and Berger Royale, a super premium interior pure acrylic emulsion.
75GF Score

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