Ingredion (FRA:CNP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.85 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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FRA:CNP Ingredion Inc FRA:CNP
74 GF Score
Price €88.40
GF Value €98.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Ingredion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ingredion FRA:CNP +3.15% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 2.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:CNP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €98.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,442 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ingredion ranks worse than 63.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Ingredion's current share price is €88.40. Ingredion's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €47.79. Ingredion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.85.

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

FRA:CNP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.76   Med: 2.42   Max: 4.92
Current: 1.85

During the past years, Ingredion's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.92. The lowest was 1.76. And the median was 2.42.

FRA:CNP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63.31% of 1442 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:CNP: 1.85

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.

Ingredion's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €60.690. 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 €47.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ingredion  (FRA:CNP) 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.


Ingredion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ingredion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ingredion'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.

Ingredion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ingredion Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ingredion 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 2.65 2.60 2.30 2.05 2.03

FRA:CNP vs LW, CAG, CPB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ingredion'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.


Ingredion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Ingredion 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=88.40/47.79
=1.85

* 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.

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

For example, Ingredion'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)
=60.69/330.2130*330.2130
=60.690

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Ingredion Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 30.030 241.018 41.143
201609 31.397 241.428 42.943
201612 33.579 241.432 45.927
201703 33.739 243.801 45.697
201706 33.249 244.955 44.822
201709 33.059 246.819 44.229
201712 33.931 246.524 45.450
201803 34.128 249.554 45.159
201806 34.159 251.989 44.763
201809 34.368 252.439 44.956
201812 31.552 251.233 41.471
201903 33.473 254.202 43.482
201906 34.434 256.143 44.391
201909 35.268 256.759 45.358
201912 37.055 256.974 47.616
202003 35.180 258.115 45.007
202006 35.077 257.797 44.930
202009 35.183 260.280 44.636
202012 36.564 260.474 46.354
202103 33.287 264.877 41.498
202106 35.305 271.696 42.909
202109 39.819 274.310 47.934
202112 41.636 278.802 49.314
202203 45.491 287.504 52.249
202206 45.735 296.311 50.968
202209 47.902 296.808 53.293
202212 45.911 296.797 51.080
202303 46.735 301.836 51.129
202306 47.739 305.109 51.667
202309 49.058 307.789 52.632
202312 50.503 306.746 54.367
202403 52.826 312.332 55.850
202406 53.464 314.175 56.193
202409 55.416 315.301 58.037
202412 57.211 315.605 59.859
202503 57.816 319.799 59.699
202506 57.279 322.561 58.638
202509 57.460 324.800 58.418
202512 58.804 324.054 59.922
202603 60.690 330.213 60.690

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 1.85 mean?
Ingredion (FRA:CNP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.85 as of Jul. 20, 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 Ingredion and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 2.42. Over the past decade, Ingredion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.76 to 4.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #913 out of 1442 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Ingredion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ingredion's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.85 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 2.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.76 to a high of 4.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Ingredion's value of 1.85 is 45.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #913 out of 1442 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ingredion has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingredion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LW and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #913 out of 1442 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ingredion in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Ingredion's value of 1.85 is 45.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ingredion's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.76 to 4.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.42 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Ingredion 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 1,442 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. Ingredion's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.85 is 45.7% 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 Ingredion 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. Ingredion's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingredion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingredion (FRA:CNP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €98.30, compared to a current price of €88.40 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 2.42 and 45.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.27. Ingredion's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ingredion (FRA:CNP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85 as of Jul. 20, 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 Ingredion (FRA:CNP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingredion stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €88.40 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €98.30. GuruFocus considers Ingredion to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CNP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.85 (24% below median its 10-year median of 2.42)
  • GF Value™: €98.30 vs. price of €88.40 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 45.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#913 of 1442)

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


Ingredion Business Description

Other Exchanges INGR:USAI2NG34:Brazil
Address 5 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, IL, USA, 60154
Ingredion is an ingredients provider for the food, beverage, brewing, and animal nutrition industries. The company processes corn, tapioca, potatoes, stevia, grains, fruits, gums, and vegetables into value-added ingredients. The company sells specialty ingredients that include starch-based texturizers and natural alternative sweeteners such as stevia. Ingredion also sells commodity ingredients that include sweeteners, such as high-fructose corn syrup, and starches, such as those used for sustainable packaging, as well as plant-based proteins. The company plans to acquire Tate & Lyle in an all-cash deal that should close in 2027.
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