Famous BrandsFMBRY 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.05 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 4.18. GuruFocus rates FMBRY with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.93. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 233 Retail - Defensive companies, Famous Brands ranks worse than 78.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Famous Brands's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FMBRY'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58 Med: 4.18 Max: 17.68
Current: 4.4
During the past 13 years, Famous Brands's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 17.68. The lowest was 1.58. And the median was 4.18.
FMBRY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 78.97% of 233
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.62
vs FMBRY: 4.40
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.
Famous Brands's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Feb26 was $1.696. 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 $1.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Feb26.
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Famous Brands (OTCPK:FMBRY) 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.
Famous Brands Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Famous Brands Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Famous Brands'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.
FMBRY vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Famous Brands's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Famous Brands 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.
Famous Brands'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 4.05 mean?
Famous Brands (FMBRY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.05 as of Jul. 06, 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 Famous Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.18. Over the past decade, Famous Brands' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.58 to 17.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #184 out of 233 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Famous Brands' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Famous Brands' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.05 is near median its 10-year median of 4.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 17.68. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Famous Brands' value of 4.05 is 150% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #184 out of 233 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #184 out of 233 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Famous Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Famous Brands' value of 4.05 is 150% above this benchmark. Historically, Famous Brands' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.58 to 17.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.18 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Famous Brands 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.62, based on 233 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. Famous Brands's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.05 is 150% 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 Famous Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Famous Brands's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Famous Brands (FMBRY) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.05. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.93, compared to a current price of $6.60 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.18 and 150% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.62. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Famous Brands (FMBRY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.05 as of Jul. 06, 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 Famous Brands (FMBRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.60 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.93.
Key valuation signals for FMBRY:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.05 (near median its 10-year median of 4.18)
GF Value™: $6.93 vs. price of $6.60 (4.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 150% above the Retail - Defensive median (#184 of 233)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMBRY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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