KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $16.08 (As of Mar. 2026)

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LUX:KT&GC KT&G Corp LUX:KT&GC
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Price $31.80
GF Value $23.37
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What is KT&G Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

KT&G LUX:KT&GC 91 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $16.08 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LUX:KT&GC with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.37. The stock has 7 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.

KT&G's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.978. 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 $16.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, KT&G's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 8.20% 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 KT&G was 9.50% per year. The lowest was 6.90% per year. And the median was 8.30% per year.

As of today (2026-07-26), KT&G's current stock price is $31.80. KT&G's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.08. KT&G's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.98.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of KT&G was 2.97. The lowest was 1.17. And the median was 1.60.


KT&G  (LUX:KT&GC) 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.

KT&G's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=31.80/16.08
=1.98

* 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 KT&G was 2.97. The lowest was 1.17. And the median was 1.60.


Be Aware

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


KT&G Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


KT&G Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KT&G'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.

KT&G Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

KT&G Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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KT&G Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.91 19.12 18.55 17.67 16.08

LUX:KT&GC vs PM, MO, TPB: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Tobacco subindustry, KT&G'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.


KT&G Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Tobacco Products Industry

For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KT&G's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KT&G's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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KT&G 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, KT&G'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)
=29.978/125.2360*125.2360
=29.978

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 125.2360.

KT&G Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 21.671 100.791 26.927
201609 23.695 101.461 29.247
201612 23.410 101.561 28.867
201703 23.734 102.851 28.900
201706 24.845 102.611 30.323
201709 25.929 103.491 31.377
201712 28.532 102.991 34.695
201803 27.540 104.101 33.131
201806 27.873 104.130 33.522
201809 28.190 105.651 33.416
201812 28.628 104.351 34.358
201903 27.556 104.491 33.027
201906 27.652 104.881 33.019
201909 28.204 105.200 33.576
201912 29.202 105.121 34.790
202003 26.968 105.354 32.057
202006 28.254 105.112 33.663
202009 29.795 106.198 35.136
202012 33.293 105.765 39.422
202103 31.133 107.357 36.318
202106 32.317 107.579 37.621
202109 32.211 108.759 37.091
202112 32.240 109.676 36.814
202203 30.256 111.848 33.878
202206 30.177 114.072 33.130
202209 29.066 114.715 31.732
202212 30.966 115.179 33.670
202303 29.712 116.507 31.938
202306 30.471 117.182 32.565
202309 30.151 118.964 31.741
202312 31.174 118.837 32.853
202403 30.032 120.123 31.310
202406 30.111 120.007 31.423
202409 31.246 120.861 32.377
202412 29.744 121.135 30.751
202503 28.814 122.590 29.436
202506 31.217 122.611 31.885
202509 31.072 123.402 31.534
202512 30.046 123.939 30.360
202603 29.978 125.236 29.978

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 $16.08 mean?
KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $16.08 as of Mar. 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 KT&G and its competitors.
Is KT&G's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
KT&G's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $16.08. Overall, KT&G has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KT&G's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to PM and MO?
KT&G's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $16.08 can be compared against companies in the Tobacco Products 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Tobacco Products 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 KT&G and its competitors. KT&G's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $16.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KT&G stock overvalued right now?
KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) has a current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $16.08. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.37, compared to a current price of $31.80 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $16.08. KT&G's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KT&G (LUX:KT&GC), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $16.08 as of Mar. 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 KT&G (LUX:KT&GC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KT&G stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $31.80 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.37.

Key valuation signals for LUX:KT&GC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $16.08
  • GF Value™: $23.37 vs. price of $31.80 (36.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 7 warning signs

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


KT&G Business Description

Other Exchanges 033780:Korea
Address 71, Beotkkot-gil, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, KOR, 34618
KT&G Corp manufactures and sells tobacco products in South Korea. Its flagship cigarette brand is Esse. Other brands include This, The One, Bohem, and Raison. The company has four reportable divisions: Tobacco Business, Ginseng Business, Real Estate Business, and Other Business divisions. The Tobacco division handles tobacco manufacturing and sales, the Ginseng division focuses on manufacturing and sales of red ginseng products, the Real Estate division engages in real estate sales and rental activities, and the Other Business division includes manufacturing and sales of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tobacco Business.
91GF Score

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