The Hershey Co (BUE:HSY) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: ARS1,104.48 (As of Jun. 2026)

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BUE:HSY The Hershey Co BUE:HSY
69 GF Score
Price ARS13,120.00
GF Value ARS15,540.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The Hershey Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

The Hershey Co BUE:HSY -1.72% 69 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is ARS1,104.48 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BUE:HSY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS15,540.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and 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.

The Hershey Co's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS99,953.711. 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 ARS1,104.48 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, The Hershey Co's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -100.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 15.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 16.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 12.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of The Hershey Co was 18.20% per year. The lowest was -2.90% per year. And the median was 1.70% per year.

As of today (2026-08-03), The Hershey Co's current stock price is ARS13120.00. The Hershey Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS1,104.48. The Hershey Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 11.88.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of The Hershey Co was 30.56. The lowest was 12.02. And the median was 24.00.


The Hershey Co  (BUE:HSY) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

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.

The Hershey Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13120.00/1104.48
=11.88

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of The Hershey Co was 30.56. The lowest was 12.02. And the median was 24.00.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


The Hershey Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


The Hershey Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Hershey Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

The Hershey Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

The Hershey Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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The Hershey Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BUE:HSY vs TR, SOWG, RMCF: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, The Hershey Co'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.


The Hershey Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Hershey Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Hershey Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and 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.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get 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.

For example, The Hershey Co'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)
=99953.711/333.9520*333.9520
=99,953.711

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

The Hershey Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 187.603 241.428 259.499
201612 176.074 241.432 243.548
201703 180.455 243.801 247.182
201706 199.171 244.955 271.534
201709 205.439 246.819 277.964
201712 248.672 246.524 336.862
201803 280.698 249.554 375.629
201806 375.415 251.989 497.524
201809 650.052 252.439 859.955
201812 754.381 251.233 1,002.763
201903 795.233 254.202 1,044.719
201906 1,070.925 256.143 1,396.242
201909 1,405.898 256.759 1,828.573
201912 1,493.457 256.974 1,940.830
202003 1,494.979 258.115 1,934.220
202006 1,731.674 257.797 2,243.222
202009 2,210.692 260.280 2,836.426
202012 2,619.712 260.474 3,358.716
202103 2,945.643 264.877 3,713.812
202106 3,124.399 271.696 3,840.319
202109 3,600.434 274.310 4,383.260
202112 4,052.990 278.802 4,854.715
202203 4,568.050 287.504 5,306.046
202206 5,092.838 296.311 5,739.792
202209 6,267.101 296.808 7,051.397
202212 8,096.492 296.797 9,110.064
202303 10,028.624 301.836 11,095.691
202306 13,011.906 305.109 14,241.966
202309 20,369.932 307.789 22,101.438
202312 21,719.482 306.746 23,645.832
202403 51,348.255 312.332 54,902.644
202406 53,257.519 314.175 56,610.026
202409 59,256.962 315.301 62,762.189
202412 70,585.977 315.605 74,689.337
202503 58,244.958 319.799 60,822.642
202506 79,344.866 322.561 82,146.870
202509 91,704.382 324.800 94,288.368
202512 99,539.905 324.054 102,580.281
202603 97,896.554 330.213 99,005.036
202606 99,953.711 333.952 99,953.711

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of ARS1,104.48 mean?
The Hershey Co (BUE:HSY) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of ARS1,104.48 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on The Hershey Co and its competitors.
Is The Hershey Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
The Hershey Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is ARS1,104.48. Overall, The Hershey Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hershey Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to TR and SOWG?
The Hershey Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of ARS1,104.48 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on The Hershey Co and its competitors. The Hershey Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is ARS1,104.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hershey Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co (BUE:HSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS15,540.89, compared to a current price of ARS13,120.00 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is ARS1,104.48. The Hershey Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Hershey Co (BUE:HSY), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is ARS1,104.48 as of Jun. 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 The Hershey Co (BUE:HSY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS13,120.00 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS15,540.89. GuruFocus considers The Hershey Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:HSY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: ARS1,104.48
  • GF Value™: ARS15,540.89 vs. price of ARS13,120.00 (15.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

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


The Hershey Co Business Description

Address 19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA, USA, 17033
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $55 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling 35% of the domestic chocolate aisle. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's portfolio has expanded over the last 85 years and now comprises 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the US, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confectionery business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its portfolio, as well as Pirate Brands, Dot's Pretzels, and LesserEvil over the past few years.
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