The Campbell's Co (BSP:C1PB34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.14 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 72% Below Median

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BSP:C1PB34 The Campbell's Co BSP:C1PB34
66 GF Score
Price R$112.20
GF Value R$197.25
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is The Campbell's Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Campbell's Co BSP:C1PB34 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.14 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 7.54. GuruFocus rates BSP:C1PB34 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of R$197.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,425 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Campbell's Co ranks worse than 68.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), The Campbell's Co's current share price is R$112.20. The Campbell's Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was R$52.35. The Campbell's Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.14.

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

BSP:C1PB34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.88   Med: 7.54   Max: 14.93
Current: 2.1

During the past years, The Campbell's Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.93. The lowest was 1.88. And the median was 7.54.

BSP:C1PB34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
68.91% of 1425 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs BSP:C1PB34: 2.10

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 Campbell's Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was R$68.009. 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 R$52.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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The Campbell's Co  (BSP:C1PB34) 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.


The Campbell's Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Campbell's Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Campbell's Co'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.

The Campbell's Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Campbell's Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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The Campbell's Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 3.79 3.24 2.99 2.72 1.95

BSP:C1PB34 vs INGR, LW, PPC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Campbell's 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 Campbell's Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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The Campbell's Co 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.

The Campbell's Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=112.20/52.35
=2.14

* 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 Campbell's Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, The Campbell's Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=68.009/333.0200*333.0200
=68.009

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

The Campbell's Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 16.231 240.628 22.463
201610 16.487 241.729 22.713
201701 15.375 242.839 21.085
201704 15.292 244.524 20.826
201707 17.400 244.786 23.672
201710 17.828 246.663 24.070
201801 20.720 247.867 27.838
201804 15.901 250.546 21.135
201807 17.320 252.006 22.888
201810 17.568 252.885 23.135
201901 15.749 251.712 20.836
201904 15.900 255.548 20.720
201907 13.846 256.571 17.972
201910 16.749 257.346 21.674
202001 34.282 257.971 44.255
202004 45.336 256.389 58.886
202007 44.755 259.101 57.523
202010 51.407 260.388 65.746
202101 51.760 261.582 65.896
202104 55.006 267.054 68.593
202107 53.867 273.003 65.709
202110 59.361 276.589 71.472
202201 61.343 281.148 72.661
202204 53.776 289.109 61.944
202207 59.804 296.276 67.221
202210 60.900 298.012 68.054
202301 62.497 299.170 69.568
202304 60.427 303.363 66.334
202307 58.975 305.691 64.247
202310 63.708 307.671 68.957
202401 63.503 308.417 68.569
202404 67.338 313.548 71.520
202407 70.450 314.540 74.589
202410 72.531 315.664 76.519
202501 78.839 317.671 82.648
202504 75.153 320.795 78.017
202507 72.420 323.048 74.655
202510 71.483 0.000
202601 71.622 325.252 73.333
202604 68.009 333.020 68.009

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 2.14 mean?
The Campbell's Co (BSP:C1PB34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.14 as of Aug. 04, 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 The Campbell's Co and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 7.54. Over the past decade, The Campbell's Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.88 to 14.93. According to the industry distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #982 out of 1425 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is The Campbell's Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Campbell's Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.14 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 7.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 14.93. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. The Campbell's Co's value of 2.14 is 72.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #982 out of 1425 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Campbell's Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Campbell's Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to INGR and LW?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #982 out of 1425 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Campbell's Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. The Campbell's Co's value of 2.14 is 72.6% above this benchmark. Historically, The Campbell's Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.88 to 14.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.54 vs. the industry median of 1.24, The Campbell's Co 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 1.24, based on 1,425 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. The Campbell's Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.14 is 72.6% 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 The Campbell's Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Campbell's Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.14, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 7.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Campbell's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Campbell's Co (BSP:C1PB34) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$197.25, compared to a current price of R$112.20 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.14, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 7.54 and 72.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.24. The Campbell's Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Campbell's Co (BSP:C1PB34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.14 as of Aug. 04, 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 Campbell's Co (BSP:C1PB34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Campbell's Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$112.20 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$197.25. GuruFocus considers The Campbell's Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:C1PB34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.14 (72% below median its 10-year median of 7.54)
  • GF Value™: R$197.25 vs. price of R$112.20 (43.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#982 of 1425)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:C1PB34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Campbell's Co Business Description

Address 1 Campbell Place, Camden, NJ, USA, 08103-1799
Over the past 150-plus years, Campbell's has evolved into a leading domestic packaged food manufacturer, with a portfolio that extends beyond its iconic red-and-white labeled canned soup. In fiscal 2025 (July year-end), snacks accounted for 43% of its revenue, followed by soup (27%), other simple meals (23%), and beverages (7%). Beyond its namesake, its brands include Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Snyder's of Hanover, Swanson, Pacific Foods, Prego, Pace, V8, and, most recently, Rao's (a deal that closed in 2024). Around 90% of its revenue results from the US and the remainder from Canada and Latin America.
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