FLO (Flowers Foods) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.97 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 75% Below Median

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FLO Flowers Foods Inc FLO
51 GF Score
Price $7.40
GF Value $21.80
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Flowers Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Flowers Foods FLO +2.21% 51 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 3.87. GuruFocus rates FLO with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,413 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Flowers Foods ranks better than 60.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Flowers Foods's current share price is $7.40. Flowers Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.59. Flowers Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.97.

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

FLO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92   Med: 3.87   Max: 4.55
Current: 0.95

During the past years, Flowers Foods's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.55. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 3.87.

FLO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.51% of 1413 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs FLO: 0.95

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.

Flowers Foods's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.144. 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 $7.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Flowers Foods  (NYSE:FLO) 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.


Flowers Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Flowers Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Flowers Foods'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.

Flowers Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Flowers Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Flowers Foods Quarterly Data
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FLO vs NOMD, BRBR, JJSF: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Flowers Foods'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.


Flowers Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Flowers Foods 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.

Flowers Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.40/7.59
=0.97

* 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.

Flowers Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=6.144/330.2130*330.2130
=6.144

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Flowers Foods Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.573 241.018 7.635
201609 5.670 241.428 7.755
201612 5.806 241.432 7.941
201703 5.951 243.801 8.060
201706 6.041 244.955 8.144
201709 5.687 246.819 7.608
201712 5.941 246.524 7.958
201803 6.127 249.554 8.107
201806 6.155 251.989 8.066
201809 6.058 252.439 7.924
201812 5.966 251.233 7.842
201903 5.996 254.202 7.789
201906 6.119 256.143 7.888
201909 6.115 256.759 7.864
201912 5.973 256.974 7.675
202003 6.242 258.115 7.986
202006 6.316 257.797 8.090
202009 6.387 260.280 8.103
202012 6.489 260.474 8.226
202103 6.676 264.877 8.323
202106 6.730 271.696 8.179
202109 6.679 274.310 8.040
202112 6.676 278.802 7.907
202203 6.883 287.504 7.905
202206 6.833 296.311 7.615
202209 6.796 296.808 7.561
202212 6.836 296.797 7.606
202303 6.900 301.836 7.549
202306 6.957 305.109 7.529
202309 6.511 307.789 6.985
202312 6.424 306.746 6.915
202403 6.517 312.332 6.890
202406 6.574 314.175 6.910
202409 6.679 315.301 6.995
202412 6.696 315.605 7.006
202503 6.705 319.799 6.923
202506 6.761 322.561 6.921
202509 6.727 324.800 6.839
202512 6.172 324.054 6.289
202603 6.144 330.213 6.144

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 0.97 mean?
Flowers Foods (FLO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 as of Aug. 08, 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 Flowers Foods and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 3.87. Over the past decade, Flowers Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 4.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Flowers Foods ranks #558 out of 1413 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Flowers Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Flowers Foods' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 3.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 4.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Flowers Foods' value of 0.97 is 21.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flowers Foods ranks #558 out of 1413 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Flowers Foods has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flowers Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NOMD and BRBR?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Flowers Foods ranks #558 out of 1413 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Flowers Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Flowers Foods' value of 0.97 is 21.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Flowers Foods' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 4.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.87 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Flowers Foods 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 1.24, based on 1,413 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. Flowers Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 is 21.8% 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 Flowers Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Flowers Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 3.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flowers Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowers Foods (FLO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.80, compared to a current price of $7.40 — trading 66.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 3.87 and 21.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.24. Flowers Foods' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Flowers Foods (FLO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Aug. 08, 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 Flowers Foods (FLO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowers Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.40 is trading 66.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.80. GuruFocus considers Flowers Foods to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FLO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.97 (75% below median its 10-year median of 3.87)
  • GF Value™: $21.80 vs. price of $7.40 (66.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#558 of 1413)

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


Flowers Foods Business Description

Other Exchanges FLO:MexicoFWF:Germany
Address 1919 Flowers Circle, Thomasville, GA, USA, 31757
Flowers Foods Inc operates as a producer and marketer of packaged bakery foods in the United States. Its principal products include breads, buns, rolls, snack items (bars, cakes, cookies, and crackers), bagels, English muffins, tortillas, and baking mixes. These products are sold under the brand names Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread (DKB), Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the sales of its bakery products.
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