H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.35 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:HMBS H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB CHIX:HMBS
75 GF Score
Price kr163.20
GF Value kr160.31
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB CHIX:HMBS 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.35 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 4.50. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HMBS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr160.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 874 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks worse than 87.99% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current share price is kr163.20. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was kr37.53. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.35.

The historical rank and industry rank for H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:HMBs' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.79   Med: 4.5   Max: 7.99
Current: 4.41

During the past years, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.99. The lowest was 2.79. And the median was 4.50.

CHIX:HMBs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.99% of 874 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 1 vs CHIX:HMBs: 4.41

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.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was kr21.262. 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 kr37.53 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB  (CHIX:HMBs) 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.


H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB'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.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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CHIX:HMBS vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, H & M Hennes & Mauritz 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.


H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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H & M Hennes & Mauritz 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.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=163.20/37.53
=4.35

* 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.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB'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)
=21.262/134.1100*134.1100
=21.262

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 134.1100.

H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 32.715 100.968 43.453
201611 36.999 101.517 48.878
201702 38.303 102.037 50.342
201705 31.702 102.679 41.406
201708 32.942 103.138 42.834
201711 36.079 103.413 46.789
201802 37.291 103.678 48.237
201805 31.352 104.632 40.185
201808 33.249 105.197 42.387
201811 35.374 105.443 44.991
201902 36.278 105.641 46.055
201905 29.693 106.895 37.253
201908 32.270 106.716 40.554
201911 34.481 107.345 43.078
202002 35.791 106.742 44.968
202005 31.882 106.882 40.004
202008 31.893 107.571 39.761
202011 33.003 107.549 41.154
202102 32.258 108.190 39.986
202105 33.618 108.838 41.424
202108 38.916 109.780 47.541
202111 36.263 111.069 43.786
202202 36.684 112.834 43.601
202205 33.946 116.746 38.995
202208 32.860 120.573 36.549
202211 31.145 123.803 33.738
202302 31.773 126.321 33.732
202305 27.492 128.034 28.797
202308 29.322 129.560 30.352
202311 29.231 130.958 29.935
202402 28.927 132.046 29.379
202405 25.568 132.818 25.817
202408 26.804 132.052 27.222
202411 28.758 133.000 28.998
202502 28.708 133.744 28.787
202505 22.733 133.064 22.912
202508 24.425 133.440 24.548
202511 26.785 133.340 26.940
202602 25.924 134.410 25.866
202605 21.262 134.110 21.262

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 4.35 mean?
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.35 as of Jul. 22, 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.50. Over the past decade, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.79 to 7.99. According to the industry distribution chart, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks #769 out of 874 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.35 is near median its 10-year median of 4.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.79 to a high of 7.99. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's value of 4.35 is 335% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks #769 out of 874 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks #769 out of 874 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's value of 4.35 is 335% above this benchmark. Historically, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.79 to 7.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.50 vs. the industry median of 1.00, H & M Hennes & Mauritz 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.00, based on 874 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. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.35 is 335% 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr160.31, compared to a current price of kr163.20 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.50 and 335% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.00. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.35 as of Jul. 22, 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (CHIX:HMBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr163.20 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr160.31. GuruFocus considers H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HMBS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.35 (near median its 10-year median of 4.50)
  • GF Value™: kr160.31 vs. price of kr163.20 (1.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 335% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#769 of 874)

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


H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Business Description

Address Master Samuelsgatan 46A, Stockholm, SWE, SE-106 38
The H&M Group is a global multi-brand fashion conglomerate founded in 1947. Its flagship brand, H&M, generates the majority of the group's revenue, while ARKET, COS, and the secondhand platform Sellpy represent key sources of future growth. Geographically, 34% of group revenues are generated in Western Europe, followed by North and South America at 23%, and both Southern Europe and Asia, Oceania, and Africa at 13% each. The Nordic region accounts for approximately 9% of total sales.The company operates 4,101 stores (3,660 attributable to H&M brand) across 81 markets worldwide, the majority of which are leased. Online sales contributed slightly above 30% of total group revenue in financial 2025 .
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