Klabin (BSP:KLBN3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.22 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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BSP:KLBN3 Klabin SA BSP:KLBN3
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Price R$3.60
GF Value R$4.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Klabin Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Klabin BSP:KLBN3 +1.12% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 2.63. GuruFocus rates BSP:KLBN3 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of R$4.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 237 Forest Products companies, Klabin ranks worse than 84.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Klabin's current share price is R$3.60. Klabin's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$1.62. Klabin's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.22.

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

BSP:KLBN3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.68   Med: 2.63   Max: 5.19
Current: 2.22

During the past years, Klabin's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.19. The lowest was 1.68. And the median was 2.63.

BSP:KLBN3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
84.81% of 237 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.75 vs BSP:KLBN3: 2.22

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.

Klabin's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$1.542. 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$1.62 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Klabin  (BSP:KLBN3) 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.


Klabin Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Klabin Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Klabin'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.

Klabin Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Klabin Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Klabin 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 2.36 2.24 2.38 2.41 2.08

BSP:KLBN3 vs SLVM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Klabin'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.


Klabin Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Klabin's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Klabin 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.60/1.62
=2.22

* 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.

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

For example, Klabin'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)
=1.542/177.5443*177.5443
=1.542

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 177.5443.

Klabin Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.441 109.986 2.326
201612 1.397 110.802 2.238
201703 1.510 111.869 2.396
201706 1.401 112.115 2.219
201709 1.474 112.777 2.321
201712 1.406 114.068 2.188
201803 1.231 114.868 1.903
201806 1.197 117.038 1.816
201809 1.029 117.881 1.550
201812 1.076 118.340 1.614
201903 1.040 120.124 1.537
201906 1.017 120.977 1.493
201909 1.020 121.292 1.493
201912 1.033 123.436 1.486
202003 0.492 124.092 0.704
202006 0.463 123.557 0.665
202009 0.431 125.095 0.612
202012 0.625 129.012 0.860
202103 0.503 131.660 0.678
202106 0.874 133.871 1.159
202109 0.885 137.913 1.139
202112 0.941 141.992 1.177
202203 1.412 146.537 1.711
202206 1.304 149.784 1.546
202209 1.473 147.800 1.769
202212 1.564 150.207 1.849
202303 1.745 153.352 2.020
202306 1.922 154.519 2.208
202309 1.821 155.464 2.080
202312 1.890 157.148 2.135
202403 1.845 159.372 2.055
202406 1.536 161.052 1.693
202409 1.627 162.342 1.779
202412 1.083 164.740 1.167
202503 1.405 168.102 1.484
202506 1.661 169.670 1.738
202509 1.669 170.739 1.736
202512 1.285 171.765 1.328
202603 1.473 175.066 1.494
202606 1.542 177.544 1.542

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 2.22 mean?
Klabin (BSP:KLBN3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.22 as of Aug. 13, 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 Klabin and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 2.63. Over the past decade, Klabin's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.68 to 5.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Klabin ranks #201 out of 237 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Klabin's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Klabin's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.22 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.68 to a high of 5.19. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75. Klabin's value of 2.22 is 196% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Klabin ranks #201 out of 237 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Klabin has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Klabin's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Klabin ranks #201 out of 237 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Klabin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75. Klabin's value of 2.22 is 196% above this benchmark. Historically, Klabin's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.68 to 5.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.63 vs. the industry median of 0.75, Klabin 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 Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.75, based on 237 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. Klabin's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.22 is 196% 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 Klabin and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Klabin's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Klabin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klabin (BSP:KLBN3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$4.09, compared to a current price of R$3.60 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.63 and 196% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.75. Klabin's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 10 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 Klabin (BSP:KLBN3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22 as of Aug. 13, 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 Klabin (BSP:KLBN3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klabin stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$3.60 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$4.09. GuruFocus considers Klabin to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:KLBN3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.22 (16% below median its 10-year median of 2.63)
  • GF Value™: R$4.09 vs. price of R$3.60 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 196% above the Forest Products median (#201 of 237)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:KLBN3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Klabin Business Description

Address Avenida Brigadeiro Faria Lima 3600, 3rd, 4th and 5th Floor, Itaim Bibi, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04538-132
Klabin SA operates in various segments of the pulp and paper industry, supplying domestic and foreign markets with wood, bleached pulp, packaging paper, paper sacks, and corrugated cardboard boxes. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type: Forestry, Paper, Packaging, and Pulp. The Forestry segment involves operations related to planting and growing pine and eucalyptus trees and selling timber to third parties. The Paper segment mainly involves the production of cardboard, Kraftliner, and recycled paper rolls, and their sale. The Packaging segment, which derives maximum revenue, involves the production and sale of corrugated cardboard boxes, cardboard, and industrial bags. The Pulp segment includes the production and sale of short, long, and fluff fiber pulp.
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