Smurfit WestRockCHIX:SWRL 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 3.05. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWRL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of £34.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks worse than 72.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smurfit WestRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SWRl'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.78 Med: 3.05 Max: 5.25
Current: 2.28
During the past years, Smurfit WestRock's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.25. The lowest was 1.78. And the median was 3.05.
CHIX:SWRl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 72.29% of 314
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.185
vs CHIX:SWRl: 2.28
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.
Smurfit WestRock's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £25.824. 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 £15.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRl) 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.
Smurfit WestRock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Smurfit WestRock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
CHIX:SWRL vs PKG, IP, AMCR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Smurfit WestRock 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.
Smurfit WestRock'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 2.24 mean?
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.24 as of Jul. 03, 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 3.05. Over the past decade, Smurfit WestRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.78 to 5.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #227 out of 314 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.24 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 3.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.78 to a high of 5.25. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. Smurfit WestRock's value of 2.24 is 89% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #227 out of 314 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PKG and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #227 out of 314 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Smurfit WestRock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. Smurfit WestRock's value of 2.24 is 89% above this benchmark. Historically, Smurfit WestRock's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.78 to 5.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.05 vs. the industry median of 1.19, Smurfit WestRock 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.19, based on 314 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. Smurfit WestRock's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.24 is 89% 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 3.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £34.40, compared to a current price of £33.79 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 3.05 and 89% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.19. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24 as of Jul. 03, 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £33.79 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £34.40.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWRL:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.24 (27% below median its 10-year median of 3.05)
GF Value™: £34.40 vs. price of £33.79 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89% above the Packaging & Containers median (#227 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SWRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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