Post Holdings (BSP:P2OS34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.33 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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BSP:P2OS34 Post Holdings Inc BSP:P2OS34
48 GF Score
Price R$73.93
GF Value R$126.77
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Post Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Post Holdings BSP:P2OS34 48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 1.55. GuruFocus rates BSP:P2OS34 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R$126.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,400 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Post Holdings ranks better than 50.79% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Post Holdings's current share price is R$73.93. Post Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$55.46. Post Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.33.

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

BSP:P2OS34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09   Med: 1.55   Max: 2.04
Current: 1.27

During the past years, Post Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.04. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 1.55.

BSP:P2OS34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
50.79% of 1400 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs BSP:P2OS34: 1.27

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.

Post Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$347.991. 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$55.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Post Holdings  (BSP:P2OS34) 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.


Post Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Post Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Post Holdings'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.

Post Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Post Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.41 1.47 1.48 1.96 1.75

Post Holdings 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 1.79 1.75 1.62 1.58 1.39

BSP:P2OS34 vs MZTI, FRPT, CENT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Post Holdings'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.


Post Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Post Holdings 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.

Post Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=73.93/55.46
=1.33

* 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.

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

For example, Post Holdings'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)
=347.991/333.9520*333.9520
=347.991

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Post Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 150.810 241.428 208.606
201612 155.701 241.432 215.368
201703 141.029 243.801 193.178
201706 137.037 244.955 186.825
201709 131.745 246.819 178.254
201712 152.269 246.524 206.270
201803 152.009 249.554 203.418
201806 173.683 251.989 230.176
201809 187.904 252.439 248.579
201812 183.441 251.233 243.839
201903 169.433 254.202 222.589
201906 169.184 256.143 220.577
201909 167.174 256.759 217.434
201912 197.149 256.974 256.206
202003 208.350 258.115 269.566
202006 223.487 257.797 289.507
202009 232.143 260.280 297.851
202012 233.441 260.474 299.293
202103 256.932 264.877 323.935
202106 223.684 271.696 274.939
202109 229.432 274.310 279.316
202112 234.579 278.802 280.981
202203 284.805 287.504 330.817
202206 286.772 296.311 323.201
202209 290.676 296.808 327.053
202212 305.212 296.797 343.420
202303 283.801 301.836 313.998
202306 313.173 305.109 342.778
202309 314.155 307.789 340.859
202312 318.466 306.746 346.711
202403 327.156 312.332 349.802
202406 363.673 314.175 386.566
202409 387.707 315.301 410.641
202412 419.893 315.605 444.303
202503 395.861 319.799 413.380
202506 407.992 322.561 422.400
202509 381.210 324.800 391.951
202512 393.981 324.054 406.015
202603 374.197 330.213 378.434
202606 347.991 333.952 347.991

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 1.33 mean?
Post Holdings (BSP:P2OS34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.33 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 1.55. Over the past decade, Post Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 2.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #689 out of 1400 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Post Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Post Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.33 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 2.04. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Post Holdings' value of 1.33 is 5.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #689 out of 1400 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Post Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Post Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MZTI and FRPT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #689 out of 1400 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Post Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Post Holdings' value of 1.33 is 5.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Post Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 2.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.55 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Post Holdings 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 1.26, based on 1,400 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. Post Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.33 is 5.6% 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Post Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Post Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings (BSP:P2OS34) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$126.77, compared to a current price of R$73.93 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.55 and 5.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.26. Post Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 2 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 Post Holdings (BSP:P2OS34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33 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 Post Holdings (BSP:P2OS34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$73.93 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$126.77. GuruFocus considers Post Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:P2OS34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.33 (14% below median its 10-year median of 1.55)
  • GF Value™: R$126.77 vs. price of R$73.93 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#689 of 1400)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:P2OS34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Post Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges POST:USA0KJZ:UK2PO:Germany
Address 2503 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63144
Post Holdings Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company with products sold through grocery, club, and drug stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, food ingredient, and eCommerce. It operates through four reportable segments: Post Consumer Brands, focused on North American ready-to-eat cereal and granola, pet food, and nut butters; Weetabix, focused on U.K. ready-to-eat cereal, muesli, and protein-based shakes; Foodservice, focused on egg and potato products; and Refrigerated Retail, focused on side dish, egg, cheese, and sausage products. Products are sold across channels, including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, military and national restaurant chains, with revenues largely generated in the U.S.
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R$73.93
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