Marico (BOM:531642) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 23.09 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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BOM:531642 Marico Ltd BOM:531642
99 GF Score
Price ₹792.00
GF Value ₹904.52
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Marico Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Marico BOM:531642 -1.49% 99 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 23.09 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 20.81. GuruFocus rates BOM:531642 with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹904.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,268 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Marico ranks worse than 78864.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Marico's current share price is ₹792.00. Marico's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹34.30. Marico's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 23.09.

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

During the past years, Marico's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 25.73. The lowest was 14.02. And the median was 20.81.

BOM:531642's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked *
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Industry Median: 1.245
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio only.

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.

Marico's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹0.000. 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 ₹34.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Marico  (BOM:531642) 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.


Marico Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Marico Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marico'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.

Marico Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Marico Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Marico Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 22.50 21.22 22.71 21.87 24.38

BOM:531642 vs PG, CL, EL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Marico'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.


Marico Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Marico 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.

Marico's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=792.00/34.298
=23.09

* 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.

Marico's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Marico'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)
=/167.3573*167.3573
=0.000

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 167.3573.

Marico Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 19.318 105.961 30.511
201612 0.000 105.196 0.000
201703 18.125 105.196 28.835
201706 0.000 107.109 0.000
201709 21.387 109.021 32.831
201712 0.000 109.404 0.000
201803 19.796 109.786 30.177
201806 0.000 111.317 0.000
201809 23.718 115.142 34.474
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 23.159 118.202 32.790
201906 0.000 120.880 0.000
201909 27.509 123.175 37.376
201912 0.000 126.235 0.000
202003 23.516 124.705 31.559
202006 0.000 127.000 0.000
202009 28.628 130.118 36.821
202012 0.000 130.889 0.000
202103 25.229 131.771 32.043
202106 0.000 134.084 0.000
202109 30.960 135.847 38.141
202112 0.000 138.161 0.000
202203 26.338 138.822 31.752
202206 0.000 142.347 0.000
202209 30.175 144.661 34.909
202212 0.000 145.763 0.000
202303 30.594 146.865 34.863
202306 0.000 150.280 0.000
202309 35.698 151.492 39.437
202312 0.000 152.924 0.000
202403 32.215 153.035 35.230
202406 0.000 155.789 0.000
202409 38.297 157.882 40.595
202412 0.000 158.323 0.000
202503 32.929 157.552 34.978
202506 0.000 159.755 0.000
202509 32.354 162.289 33.364
202512 0.000 163.281 0.000
202603 34.619 164.272 35.269
202606 0.000 167.357 0.000

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 23.09 mean?
Marico (BOM:531642) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 23.09 as of Sep. 16, 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 Marico and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 20.81. Over the past decade, Marico's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 14.02 to 25.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Marico ranks #999999 out of 1268 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Marico's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Marico's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 23.09 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 20.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.02 to a high of 25.73. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Marico's value of 23.09 is 1754.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marico ranks #999999 out of 1268 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marico has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marico's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Marico ranks #999999 out of 1268 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Marico in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Marico's value of 23.09 is 1754.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Marico's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 14.02 to 25.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.81 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Marico 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.25, based on 1,268 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. Marico's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 23.09 is 1754.6% 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 Marico and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marico's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 23.09, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 20.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marico stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marico (BOM:531642) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹904.52, compared to a current price of ₹792.00 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 23.09, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 20.81 and 1754.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.25. Marico's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 4 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 Marico (BOM:531642), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 23.09 as of Sep. 16, 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 Marico (BOM:531642) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marico stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹792.00 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹904.52. GuruFocus considers Marico to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:531642:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 23.09 (11% above median its 10-year median of 20.81)
  • GF Value™: ₹904.52 vs. price of ₹792.00 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 99/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1754.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#999999 of 1268)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:531642 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Marico Business Description

Other Exchanges MARICO:India
Address 175, CST Road, 7th floor, Grande Palladium, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 098
Marico Ltd is an Indian consumer goods company. The company provides products across the health, beauty, and wellness category. It manufactures hair care, male grooming, skin care, edible oils, health foods, and fabric care products. Locally, Marico sells its products through brands such as Parachute, Parachute Advansed, Nihar, Nihar Naturals, Saffola, Hair & Care, Livon, Set Wet, Mediker, and Revive. Geographically, the company has two segments; India which derives key revenue; and International.
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