Macy's (FRA:FDO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 21% Above Median

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FRA:FDO Macy's Inc FRA:FDO
68 GF Score
Price €20.86
GF Value €13.71
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Macy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Macy's FRA:FDO +1.16% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:FDO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 810 Retail - Cyclical companies, Macy's ranks worse than 51.11% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Macy's's current share price is €20.86. Macy's's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €15.25. Macy's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.37.

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

FRA:FDO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 1.13   Max: 2.6
Current: 1.32

During the past years, Macy's's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.60. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 1.13.

FRA:FDO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
51.11% of 810 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs FRA:FDO: 1.32

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.

Macy's's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €15.677. 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 €15.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Macy's  (FRA:FDO) 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.


Macy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Macy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Macy's'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.

Macy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Macy's Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.52 1.36 1.05 0.90 1.15

Macy's Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.66 0.73 1.12 1.15 1.09

FRA:FDO vs DDS, PLBL, KSS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Macy's'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.


Macy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macy's's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Macy's 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=20.86/15.25
=1.37

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=15.677/333.0200*333.0200
=15.677

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Macy's Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 11.870 240.628 16.428
201610 11.255 241.729 15.506
201701 13.363 242.839 18.326
201704 13.181 244.524 17.951
201707 12.491 244.786 16.993
201710 11.822 246.663 15.961
201801 15.457 247.867 20.767
201804 15.485 250.546 20.582
201807 16.497 252.006 21.800
201810 16.049 252.885 21.135
201901 18.335 251.712 24.258
201904 18.219 255.548 23.742
201907 18.235 256.571 23.668
201910 17.725 257.346 22.937
202001 18.593 257.971 24.002
202004 7.999 256.389 10.390
202007 6.517 259.101 8.376
202010 6.144 260.388 7.858
202101 6.750 261.582 8.593
202104 7.191 267.054 8.967
202107 8.517 273.003 10.389
202110 8.663 276.589 10.430
202201 10.947 281.148 12.967
202204 11.253 289.109 12.962
202207 12.808 296.276 14.396
202210 13.015 298.012 14.544
202301 13.963 299.170 15.543
202304 13.956 303.363 15.320
202307 13.909 305.691 15.152
202310 14.342 307.671 15.524
202401 13.509 308.417 14.587
202404 14.114 313.548 14.991
202407 14.303 314.540 15.143
202410 13.719 315.664 14.473
202501 15.834 317.671 16.599
202504 14.589 320.795 15.145
202507 14.255 323.048 14.695
202510 14.035 0.000
202601 15.726 325.252 16.102
202604 15.677 333.020 15.677

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 1.37 mean?
Macy's (FRA:FDO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 as of Jul. 19, 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 Macy's and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Macy's' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Macy's ranks #414 out of 810 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Macy's' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Macy's' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 2.60. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Macy's' value of 1.37 is 10.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macy's ranks #414 out of 810 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Macy's has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macy's' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DDS and PLBL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Macy's ranks #414 out of 810 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Macy's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Macy's' value of 1.37 is 10.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Macy's' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Macy's 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.24, based on 810 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. Macy's's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is 10.5% 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 Macy's and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical 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. Macy's's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macy's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macy's (FRA:FDO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.71, compared to a current price of €20.86 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 10.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.24. Macy's' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Macy's (FRA:FDO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 19, 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 Macy's (FRA:FDO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macy's stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €20.86 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.71. GuruFocus considers Macy's to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FDO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (21% above median its 10-year median of 1.13)
  • GF Value™: €13.71 vs. price of €20.86 (52.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#414 of 810)

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


Macy's Business Description

Address 151 West 34th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10001
Founded in 1858 and based in New York City, Macy's operates about 430 eponymous stores, 60 stores under the Bloomingdale's (full-price and outlet) and Bloomie's names, and 170 freestanding Bluemercury specialty beauty stores. Macy's also operates e-commerce sites and licenses Bloomingdale's stores in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. Women's apparel, accessories, shoes, cosmetics, and fragrances constituted 64% of 2025 net retail sales.
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