Whats Cooking Group NV/SA (FRA:BD0) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Whats Cooking Group NV/SA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Whats Cooking Group NV/SA FRA:BD0 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates FRA:BD0 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €115.48. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Whats Cooking Group NV/SA ranks worse than 63.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's current share price is €141.00. Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €79.63. Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.77.

The historical rank and industry rank for Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:BD0' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.65   Max: 3.24
Current: 1.84

During the past 13 years, Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.24. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.65.

FRA:BD0's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63.56% of 1397 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs FRA:BD0: 1.84

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.

Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €79.004. 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 €79.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Whats Cooking Group NV/SA  (FRA:BD0) 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.


Whats Cooking Group NV/SA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Whats Cooking Group NV/SA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Whats Cooking Group NV/SA'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.

Whats Cooking Group NV/SA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Whats Cooking Group NV/SA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.67 1.09 0.88 1.39 1.41

Whats Cooking Group NV/SA Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.88 0.00 1.39 0.00 1.41

FRA:BD0 vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Whats Cooking Group NV/SA'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.


Whats Cooking Group NV/SA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Whats Cooking Group NV/SA 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.

Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=141.00/79.63
=1.77

* 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.

Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=79.004/135.0700*135.0700
=79.004

Current CPI (Dec25) = 135.0700.

Whats Cooking Group NV/SA Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 63.978 102.614 84.214
201712 68.835 104.804 88.714
201812 68.656 107.252 86.463
201912 68.026 108.065 85.026
202012 62.642 108.511 77.974
202112 64.357 114.705 75.783
202212 62.866 126.578 67.084
202312 67.771 128.292 71.351
202412 75.673 132.346 77.231
202512 79.004 135.070 79.004

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 1.77 mean?
Whats Cooking Group NV/SA (FRA:BD0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 as of Aug. 14, 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 Whats Cooking Group NV/SA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.65. Over the past decade, Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 3.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Whats Cooking Group NV/SA ranks #888 out of 1397 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is near median its 10-year median of 1.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 3.24. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's value of 1.77 is 40.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whats Cooking Group NV/SA ranks #888 out of 1397 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Whats Cooking Group NV/SA has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Whats Cooking Group NV/SA ranks #888 out of 1397 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Whats Cooking Group NV/SA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's value of 1.77 is 40.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 3.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Whats Cooking Group NV/SA 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 1.26, based on 1,397 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. Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is 40.5% 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 Whats Cooking Group NV/SA 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. Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whats Cooking Group NV/SA stock overvalued right now?
Whats Cooking Group NV/SA (FRA:BD0) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77. The stock's GF Value™ is €115.48, compared to a current price of €141.00 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 40.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.26. Whats Cooking Group NV/SA's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Whats Cooking Group NV/SA (FRA:BD0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 as of Aug. 14, 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 Whats Cooking Group NV/SA (FRA:BD0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whats Cooking Group NV/SA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €141.00 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €115.48.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BD0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (near median its 10-year median of 1.65)
  • GF Value™: €115.48 vs. price of €141.00 (22.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#888 of 1397)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BD0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Whats Cooking Group NV/SA Business Description

Other Exchanges WHATS:Belgium
Address Kortrijksesteenweg, Bus C 9051 Sint-Denijs-Westrem, Ghent, BEL, 1091
Whats Cooking Group NV/SA is a fresh savoury food group. It commercializes in Europe and beyond a wide range of high-quality and savoury cold cuts and ready meal food products and related services.
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