Whirlpool (BSP:W1HR34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.62 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 72% Below Median

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BSP:W1HR34 Whirlpool Corp BSP:W1HR34
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Price R$51.20
GF Value R$91.28
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Whirlpool Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Whirlpool BSP:W1HR34 49 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.62 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates BSP:W1HR34 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of R$91.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Whirlpool ranks better than 68.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-31), Whirlpool's current share price is R$51.20. Whirlpool's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$82.64. Whirlpool's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.62.

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

BSP:W1HR34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56   Med: 2.18   Max: 4.03
Current: 0.62

During the past years, Whirlpool's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.03. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 2.18.

BSP:W1HR34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
68.59% of 312 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.15 vs BSP:W1HR34: 0.62

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.

Whirlpool's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$77.704. 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$82.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Whirlpool  (BSP:W1HR34) 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.


Whirlpool Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Whirlpool Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Whirlpool'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.

Whirlpool Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Whirlpool Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.50 1.99 1.75 1.68 1.10

Whirlpool 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 1.50 1.18 1.10 0.81 0.59

BSP:W1HR34 vs TILE, HNI, MBC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Whirlpool'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.


Whirlpool Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Whirlpool's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Whirlpool 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=51.20/82.64
=0.62

* 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.

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

For example, Whirlpool'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)
=77.704/333.9520*333.9520
=77.704

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Whirlpool Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 54.263 241.428 75.059
201612 54.083 241.432 74.808
201703 50.885 243.801 69.701
201706 53.392 244.955 72.790
201709 51.686 246.819 69.932
201712 48.706 246.524 65.979
201803 49.520 249.554 66.267
201806 34.780 251.989 46.093
201809 37.877 252.439 50.108
201812 34.753 251.233 46.195
201903 42.705 254.202 56.103
201906 42.061 256.143 54.838
201909 49.499 256.759 64.381
201912 52.039 256.974 67.628
202003 60.289 258.115 78.003
202006 63.139 257.797 81.791
202009 73.401 260.280 94.177
202012 79.314 260.474 101.688
202103 94.410 264.877 119.030
202106 98.794 271.696 121.432
202109 107.397 274.310 130.748
202112 116.117 278.802 139.086
202203 99.855 287.504 115.987
202206 92.602 296.311 104.365
202209 101.425 296.808 114.118
202212 56.728 296.797 63.830
202303 48.795 301.836 53.987
202306 44.522 305.109 48.731
202309 46.334 307.789 50.273
202312 52.747 306.746 57.425
202403 53.284 312.332 56.972
202406 75.822 314.175 80.595
202409 76.720 315.301 81.258
202412 74.216 315.605 78.530
202503 66.851 319.799 69.810
202506 57.841 322.561 59.884
202509 57.089 324.800 58.698
202512 66.218 324.054 68.241
202603 76.071 330.213 76.932
202606 77.704 333.952 77.704

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 0.62 mean?
Whirlpool (BSP:W1HR34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.62 as of Aug. 31, 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 Whirlpool and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, Whirlpool's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 4.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Whirlpool ranks #98 out of 312 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Whirlpool's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Whirlpool's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.62 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 4.03. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. Whirlpool's value of 0.62 is 46.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whirlpool ranks #98 out of 312 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Whirlpool has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whirlpool's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TILE and HNI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Whirlpool ranks #98 out of 312 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Whirlpool in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. Whirlpool's value of 0.62 is 46.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Whirlpool's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 4.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 1.15, Whirlpool has consistently been below 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.15, based on 312 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. Whirlpool's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.62 is 46.1% below 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 Whirlpool and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whirlpool's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.62, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whirlpool stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool (BSP:W1HR34) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$91.28, compared to a current price of R$51.20 — trading 43.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.62, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 46.1% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.15. Whirlpool's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 8 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 Whirlpool (BSP:W1HR34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.62 as of Aug. 31, 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 Whirlpool (BSP:W1HR34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$51.20 is trading 43.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$91.28. GuruFocus considers Whirlpool to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:W1HR34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.62 (72% below median its 10-year median of 2.18)
  • GF Value™: R$91.28 vs. price of R$51.20 (43.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.1% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#98 of 312)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:W1HR34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Whirlpool Business Description

Address 2000 North M-63, Mail Drop 2609, Benton Harbor, MI, USA, 49022-2692
Whirlpool Corp is a manufacturer and marketer of kitchen and laundry appliances, with its presence in different markets around the world. It offers products like refrigerators, washing machines, cooktops, ovens, freezers, and others, which are marketed through various brands such as KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Whirlpool, Jennair, etc. The company's operating and reportable segments are: Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) North America (its key revenue-generating segment), MDA Europe, MDA Latin America, and Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) Global.
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