Caldwell Partners InternationalTSX:CWL -0.98%50 PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 1.53. GuruFocus rates TSX:CWL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,049 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International ranks better than 74.55% on this metric.
Caldwell Partners International Inc stock PB Ratio (=0.86) is close to 1-year high of 0.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Caldwell Partners International's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CWL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 1.53 Max: 2.76
Current: 0.86
During the past 13 years, Caldwell Partners International's highest PB Ratio was 2.76. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 1.53.
TSX:CWL's PB Ratio is ranked better than 74.55% of 1049
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs TSX:CWL: 0.86
During the past 12 months, Caldwell Partners International's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Caldwell Partners International was 25.90% per year. The lowest was -21.30% per year. And the median was -0.15% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Caldwell Partners International PB Ratio Related Terms
Caldwell Partners International PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
Caldwell Partners International PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caldwell Partners International's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International's PB Ratio falls into.
Caldwell Partners International PB Ratio Calculation
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) has a PB Ratio of 0.86 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 1.53. Over the past decade, Caldwell Partners International's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 2.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #267 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Caldwell Partners International's PB Ratio too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current PB Ratio of 0.86 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 1.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 2.76. The Business Services industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Caldwell Partners International's value of 0.86 is 46.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #267 out of 1049 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's PB Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #267 out of 1049 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Caldwell Partners International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.62. Caldwell Partners International's value of 0.86 is 46.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Caldwell Partners International's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 2.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.53 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Caldwell Partners International 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 PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.62, based on 1,049 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caldwell Partners International's current PB Ratio of 0.86 is 46.9% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caldwell Partners International's current PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 1.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.88, compared to a current price of C$1.01 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 1.53 and 46.9% below the Business Services industry median of 1.62. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL), the current PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jun. 28, 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$1.01 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.88.
GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CWL:
PB Ratio: 0.86 (44% below median its 10-year median of 1.53)
GF Value™: C$0.88 vs. price of C$1.01 (14.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.9% below the Business Services median (#267 of 1049)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caldwell Partners International Business Description
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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