Coty (COTY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.36 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 73% Below Median

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What is Coty Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Coty COTY -0.36% 50 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates COTY with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,352 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Coty ranks better than 86.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), Coty's current share price is $2.74. Coty's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.68. Coty's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.36.

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

COTY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 1.32   Max: 1.95
Current: 0.36

During the past years, Coty's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.95. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 1.32.

COTY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
86.61% of 1352 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs COTY: 0.36

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.

Coty's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $3.396. 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 $7.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Coty  (NYSE:COTY) 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.


Coty Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Coty Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Coty'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.

Coty Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Coty Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.23 1.83 1.45 0.64 0.28

Coty Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.64 0.55 0.42 0.27 0.28

COTY vs NWL, SPB, EPC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Coty'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.


Coty Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Coty 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.74/7.68
=0.36

* 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.

Coty's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Coty's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=3.396/333.9520*333.9520
=3.396

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Coty Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.746 241.428 1.032
201612 13.110 241.432 18.134
201703 12.854 243.801 17.607
201706 12.454 244.955 16.979
201709 12.613 246.819 17.066
201712 12.575 246.524 17.035
201803 12.657 249.554 16.938
201806 11.789 251.989 15.624
201809 11.464 252.439 15.166
201812 10.124 251.233 13.457
201903 9.978 254.202 13.108
201906 6.082 256.143 7.930
201909 5.885 256.759 7.654
201912 5.880 256.974 7.641
202003 4.891 258.115 6.328
202006 3.927 257.797 5.087
202009 4.181 260.280 5.364
202012 4.017 260.474 5.150
202103 3.867 264.877 4.875
202106 3.735 271.696 4.591
202109 3.970 274.310 4.833
202112 4.139 278.802 4.958
202203 4.288 287.504 4.981
202206 3.790 296.311 4.271
202209 3.593 296.808 4.043
202212 4.142 296.797 4.661
202303 4.383 301.836 4.849
202306 4.469 305.109 4.891
202309 4.191 307.789 4.547
202312 4.943 306.746 5.381
202403 4.600 312.332 4.918
202406 4.410 314.175 4.688
202409 4.661 315.301 4.937
202412 4.340 315.605 4.592
202503 4.007 319.799 4.184
202506 4.061 322.561 4.204
202509 4.169 324.800 4.286
202512 4.019 324.054 4.142
202603 3.513 330.213 3.553
202606 3.396 333.952 3.396

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 0.36 mean?
Coty (COTY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 as of Aug. 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 Coty and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, Coty's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Coty ranks #181 out of 1352 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Coty's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Coty's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 1.95. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Coty's value of 0.36 is 71.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coty ranks #181 out of 1352 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Coty has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coty's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NWL and SPB?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Coty ranks #181 out of 1352 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Coty in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Coty's value of 0.36 is 71.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Coty's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Coty 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.26, based on 1,352 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. Coty's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.36 is 71.4% 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 Coty and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coty's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coty (COTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.58, compared to a current price of $2.74 — trading 50.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 71.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.26. Coty's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Coty (COTY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.36 as of Aug. 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 Coty (COTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coty stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.74 is trading 50.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.58. GuruFocus considers Coty to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for COTY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.36 (73% below median its 10-year median of 1.32)
  • GF Value™: $5.58 vs. price of $2.74 (50.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#181 of 1352)

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


Coty Business Description

Address 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10118
Coty is a global beauty maker that generates 65% of sales from prestige beauty products (primarily fragrances) and 35% from mass makeup, skin care, and fragrance. For the fragrance business, Coty licenses luxury and high-end brands including Gucci, Burberry, Hugo Boss, Davidoff, and Calvin Klein. In contrast, its consumer cosmetics business focuses on acquired mass brands such as CoverGirl, Max Factor, Rimmel, Sally Hansen, and Bourjois. It also collaborates with social media celebrity Kylie Jenner to manage makeup products bearing her name. By region, Coty generates close to 48% of sales from Europe, 40% from the Americas, and 12% from Asia-Pacific. German investment firm JAB is a controlling shareholder, with a 54% stake.
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