HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (CHIX:HBHD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.65 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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CHIX:HBHD HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA CHIX:HBHD
65 GF Score
Price €76.30
GF Value €79.00
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA CHIX:HBHD 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.65 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.80. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HBHD with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 810 Retail - Cyclical companies, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks better than 68.4% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current share price is €76.30. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €117.71. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.65.

The historical rank and industry rank for HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:HBHd' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 0.8   Max: 1.71
Current: 0.69

During the past years, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.71. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.80.

CHIX:HBHd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
68.4% of 810 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs CHIX:HBHd: 0.69

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.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €135.233. 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 €117.71 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA  (CHIX:HBHd) 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.


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA'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.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.43 0.84 0.69 0.75 0.76

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 0.82 0.94 0.80 0.76 0.70

CHIX:HBHD vs HD, LOW, FND: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA'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.


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA 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.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=76.30/117.71
=0.65

* 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.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=135.233/131.7855*131.7855
=135.233

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 131.7855.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 72.381 101.017 94.428
201611 73.506 100.517 96.372
201702 72.488 101.217 94.380
201705 75.756 101.817 98.054
201708 76.970 102.617 98.848
201711 77.851 102.117 100.469
201802 76.072 102.317 97.982
201805 78.720 103.917 99.831
201808 80.215 104.517 101.143
201811 80.872 104.217 102.265
201902 78.543 103.817 99.702
201905 81.648 105.418 102.070
201908 83.479 106.018 103.769
201911 85.077 105.318 106.458
202002 83.908 105.618 104.697
202005 89.661 106.018 111.453
202008 93.987 106.018 116.831
202011 95.962 105.018 120.422
202102 92.590 107.018 114.019
202105 98.853 108.170 120.435
202108 102.425 109.118 123.702
202111 104.631 110.173 125.157
202202 101.894 111.754 120.158
202205 108.638 115.760 123.677
202208 112.274 116.709 126.777
202211 113.994 119.872 125.323
202302 111.009 121.454 120.452
202305 114.963 122.824 123.351
202308 116.048 123.878 123.455
202311 117.804 123.668 125.537
202402 115.564 124.511 122.316
202405 121.625 125.776 127.436
202408 123.754 126.198 129.233
202411 124.892 126.409 130.204
202502 122.232 127.358 126.482
202505 128.762 128.412 132.145
202508 130.333 128.939 133.210
202511 131.402 129.361 133.865
202602 129.068 129.782 131.060
202605 135.233 131.786 135.233

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 0.65 mean?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (CHIX:HBHD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.65 as of Jul. 21, 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.80. Over the past decade, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.71. According to the industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #256 out of 810 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.65 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 1.71. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's value of 0.65 is 47.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #256 out of 810 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #256 out of 810 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's value of 0.65 is 47.6% below this benchmark. Historically, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.80 vs. the industry median of 1.24, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.24, based on 810 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. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.65 is 47.6% 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.65, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (CHIX:HBHD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.00, compared to a current price of €76.30 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.65, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.80 and 47.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.24. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (CHIX:HBHD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.65 as of Jul. 21, 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (CHIX:HBHD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €76.30 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €79.00. GuruFocus considers HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HBHD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.65 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.80)
  • GF Value™: €79.00 vs. price of €76.30 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#256 of 810)

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


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Business Description

Address Le Quartier Hornbach 19, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, DEU, 67433
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its subsidiaries are involved in the business of Retail and Real estate segments. The company's operating segment include HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup; HORNBACH Baustoff Union GmbH subgroup, and HORNBACH Immobilien AG subgroup. It generates maximum revenue from the HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Germany. Products are structured in the following divisions: Hardware/Electrical, Paint/Wallpaper/Flooring, Construction Materials/Timber/Prefabricated Components, Sanitary/Tiles, and Garden. The company operates in Germany and other European countries.
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