Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.43 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:2PO Post Holdings Inc FRA:2PO
68 GF Score
Price €76.50
GF Value €115.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Post Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Post Holdings FRA:2PO +1.32% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:2PO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €115.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,441 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Post Holdings ranks worse than 53.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Post Holdings's current share price is €76.50. Post Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €53.52. Post Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.43.

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

FRA:2PO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09   Med: 1.55   Max: 2.04
Current: 1.41

During the past years, Post Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.04. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 1.55.

FRA:2PO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
53.5% of 1441 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:2PO: 1.41

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.

Post Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €61.894. 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 €53.52 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Post Holdings  (FRA:2PO) 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.


Post Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Post Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Post Holdings'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.

Post Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Post Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.41 1.47 1.48 1.96 1.75

Post Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.94 1.79 1.75 1.62 1.58

FRA:2PO vs MZTI, FRPT, CENT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Post Holdings'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.


Post Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Post Holdings 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.

Post Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=76.50/53.52
=1.43

* 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.

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

For example, Post Holdings'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)
=61.894/330.2130*330.2130
=61.894

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Post Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 41.853 241.018 57.342
201609 41.305 241.428 56.495
201612 44.009 241.432 60.192
201703 42.162 243.801 57.106
201706 37.010 244.955 49.892
201709 35.286 246.819 47.208
201712 39.049 246.524 52.305
201803 37.597 249.554 49.749
201806 39.425 251.989 51.664
201809 39.193 252.439 51.268
201812 41.522 251.233 54.575
201903 39.042 254.202 50.716
201906 38.833 256.143 50.063
201909 36.848 256.759 47.390
201912 43.229 256.974 55.550
202003 38.590 258.115 49.369
202006 38.250 257.797 48.995
202009 36.498 260.280 46.304
202012 37.298 260.474 47.284
202103 38.300 264.877 47.747
202106 36.921 271.696 44.873
202109 36.942 274.310 44.471
202112 36.712 278.802 43.482
202203 51.966 287.504 59.686
202206 53.745 296.311 59.894
202209 55.989 296.808 62.290
202212 54.928 296.797 61.112
202303 50.891 301.836 55.675
202306 59.554 305.109 64.454
202309 59.603 307.789 63.945
202312 59.601 306.746 64.161
202403 60.441 312.332 63.901
202406 62.727 314.175 65.929
202409 63.080 315.301 66.063
202412 65.727 315.605 68.769
202503 63.592 319.799 65.663
202506 63.783 322.561 65.296
202509 60.561 324.800 61.570
202512 61.671 324.054 62.843
202603 61.894 330.213 61.894

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 1.43 mean?
Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.55. Over the past decade, Post Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 2.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #771 out of 1441 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Post Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Post Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43 is near median its 10-year median of 1.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 2.04. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Post Holdings' value of 1.43 is 12.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #771 out of 1441 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Post Holdings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Post Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MZTI and FRPT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #771 out of 1441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Post Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Post Holdings' value of 1.43 is 12.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Post Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.09 to 2.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.55 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Post Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.27, based on 1,441 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. Post Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.43 is 12.6% 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Post Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Post Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €115.84, compared to a current price of €76.50 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.55 and 12.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.27. Post Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.43 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €76.50 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of €115.84. GuruFocus considers Post Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2PO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.43 (near median its 10-year median of 1.55)
  • GF Value™: €115.84 vs. price of €76.50 (34% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#771 of 1441)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2PO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Post Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges POST:USA0KJZ:UK2PO:Germany
Address 2503 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63144
Post Holdings Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company with products sold through grocery, club, and drug stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, food ingredient, and eCommerce. It operates through four reportable segments: Post Consumer Brands, focused on North American ready-to-eat cereal and granola, pet food, and nut butters; Weetabix, focused on U.K. ready-to-eat cereal, muesli, and protein-based shakes; Foodservice, focused on egg and potato products; and Refrigerated Retail, focused on side dish, egg, cheese, and sausage products. Products are sold across channels, including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, military and national restaurant chains, with revenues largely generated in the U.S.
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