Axfood ABCHIX:AXFOS 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.63 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 11.35. GuruFocus rates CHIX:AXFOS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of kr287.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 233 Retail - Defensive companies, Axfood AB ranks worse than 93.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axfood AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:AXFOs'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.8 Med: 11.35 Max: 16.64
Current: 10.41
During the past years, Axfood AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 16.64. The lowest was 8.80. And the median was 11.35.
CHIX:AXFOs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 93.13% of 233
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.55
vs CHIX:AXFOs: 10.41
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.
Axfood AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr28.348. 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 kr24.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Axfood AB (CHIX:AXFOs) 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.
Axfood AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Axfood AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axfood AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:
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CHIX:AXFOS vs KR, SFM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Axfood AB'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.
Axfood AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Axfood AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axfood AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Axfood AB 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.
Axfood AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 10.63 mean?
Axfood AB (CHIX:AXFOS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.63 as of Jul. 02, 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 Axfood AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.35. Over the past decade, Axfood AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 8.80 to 16.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Axfood AB ranks #217 out of 233 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 93.1%.
Is Axfood AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Axfood AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.63 is near median its 10-year median of 11.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.80 to a high of 16.64. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. Axfood AB's value of 10.63 is 585.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axfood AB ranks #217 out of 233 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Axfood AB has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axfood AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Axfood AB ranks #217 out of 233 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Axfood AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. Axfood AB's value of 10.63 is 585.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Axfood AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 8.80 to 16.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.35 vs. the industry median of 1.55, Axfood AB 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.55, based on 233 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. Axfood AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.63 is 585.8% 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 Axfood AB and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axfood AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axfood AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axfood AB (CHIX:AXFOS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr287.55, compared to a current price of kr259.60 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.35 and 585.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.55. Axfood AB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Axfood AB (CHIX:AXFOS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.63 as of Jul. 02, 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 Axfood AB (CHIX:AXFOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axfood AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr259.60 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr287.55.
GuruFocus considers Axfood AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:AXFOS:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.63 (near median its 10-year median of 11.35)
GF Value™: kr287.55 vs. price of kr259.60 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 585.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#217 of 233)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:AXFOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axfood AB operates food retail and wholesale businesses in Sweden. The company operates various food retail grocery chains, discount stores, hypermarkets, restaurants, cafes, and pharmacies through different brands. The company's operating segments include Willys, Hemkop, Dagab, City Gross, and Snabbgross. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Willys segment, which is a discount grocery chain, offering various products in both group-owned stores and online. This segment also includes the partly owned cross-border grocery chain Eurocash.
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