Cranswick (CHIX:CWKL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.32 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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CHIX:CWKL Cranswick PLC CHIX:CWKL
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Price £54.05
GF Value £54.45
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What is Cranswick Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cranswick CHIX:CWKL -0.46% 95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.32 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 3.96. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CWKL with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of £54.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,432 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cranswick ranks worse than 82.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Cranswick's current share price is £54.05. Cranswick's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £16.28. Cranswick's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.32.

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

CHIX:CWKl' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.51   Med: 3.96   Max: 5.68
Current: 3.38

During the past 13 years, Cranswick's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.68. The lowest was 2.51. And the median was 3.96.

CHIX:CWKl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.47% of 1432 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs CHIX:CWKl: 3.38

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.

Cranswick's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £20.354. 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 £16.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Cranswick  (CHIX:CWKl) 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.


Cranswick Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cranswick Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cranswick'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.

Cranswick Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cranswick Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.44 2.50 3.07 3.33 3.22

Cranswick Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 3.07 0.00 3.33 0.00 3.22

CHIX:CWKL vs KHC, GIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Cranswick'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.


Cranswick Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Cranswick 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=54.05/16.28
=3.32

* 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.

Cranswick's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Cranswick's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=20.354/140.8000*140.8000
=20.354

Current CPI (Mar26) = 140.8000.

Cranswick Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 8.350 102.700 11.448
201803 9.395 105.100 12.586
201903 10.350 107.000 13.619
202003 11.756 108.600 15.242
202103 13.017 109.700 16.707
202203 14.459 116.500 17.475
202303 15.696 126.800 17.429
202403 17.003 131.600 18.192
202503 18.494 136.100 19.133
202603 20.354 140.800 20.354

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 3.32 mean?
Cranswick (CHIX:CWKL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.32 as of Jul. 30, 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 Cranswick and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 3.96. Over the past decade, Cranswick's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.51 to 5.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Cranswick ranks #1181 out of 1432 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is Cranswick's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cranswick's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.32 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 3.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.51 to a high of 5.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Cranswick's value of 3.32 is 165.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cranswick ranks #1181 out of 1432 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cranswick has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cranswick's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cranswick ranks #1181 out of 1432 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cranswick in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Cranswick's value of 3.32 is 165.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Cranswick's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.51 to 5.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.96 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Cranswick 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 1.25, based on 1,432 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. Cranswick's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.32 is 165.6% 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 Cranswick and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cranswick's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.32, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 3.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cranswick stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cranswick (CHIX:CWKL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £54.45, compared to a current price of £54.05 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.32, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 3.96 and 165.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.25. Cranswick's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 4 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 Cranswick (CHIX:CWKL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.32 as of Jul. 30, 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 Cranswick (CHIX:CWKL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cranswick stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £54.05 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £54.45. GuruFocus considers Cranswick to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CWKL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.32 (16% below median its 10-year median of 3.96)
  • GF Value™: £54.45 vs. price of £54.05 (0.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 165.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1181 of 1432)

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


Cranswick Business Description

Other Exchanges CRWKF:USACWK:UK0U6:Germany
Address Ferriby Road, Crane Court, Hesslewood Country Office Park, East Yorkshire, Hessle, GBR, HU13 0PA
Cranswick PLC is a British supplier of fresh pork, sausages, and cooked meats through retail, food service, and manufacturing channels. The company operates through its food segment, which manufactures and supplies products to United Kingdom grocery retailers, the food-service sector, and other food producers. It has also started supplying pet food. Retail customers contribute about three-fourths of the company's total revenue, through retailers' own-label products. Cranswick's operations are focused on the production and supply of premium food products and are located in the U.K., with a small proportion of exports across continental Europe, and other parts of the world. The company is also engaged in pig-breeding and rearing operations.
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