Hormel Foods (FRA:HO7) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.83 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 64% Below Median

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FRA:HO7 Hormel Foods Corp FRA:HO7
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Price €22.43
GF Value €27.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hormel Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hormel Foods FRA:HO7 +2.47% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 5.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:HO7 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,442 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hormel Foods ranks worse than 61.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Hormel Foods's current share price is €22.43. Hormel Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €12.27. Hormel Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.83.

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

FRA:HO7' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37   Med: 5.09   Max: 6.95
Current: 1.76

During the past years, Hormel Foods's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.95. The lowest was 1.37. And the median was 5.09.

FRA:HO7's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.65% of 1442 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:HO7: 1.76

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.

Hormel Foods's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €12.351. 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 €12.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Hormel Foods  (FRA:HO7) 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.


Hormel Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hormel Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hormel Foods'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.

Hormel Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hormel Foods Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hormel Foods Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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FRA:HO7 vs MKC, JBS, SJM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hormel Foods'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.


Hormel Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Hormel Foods 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.

Hormel Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=22.43/12.27
=1.83

* 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.

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

For example, Hormel Foods'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)
=12.351/333.0200*333.0200
=12.351

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Hormel Foods Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 7.510 240.628 10.394
201610 7.642 241.729 10.528
201701 8.127 242.839 11.145
201704 8.267 244.524 11.259
201707 7.803 244.786 10.616
201710 7.949 246.663 10.732
201801 7.970 247.867 10.708
201804 8.128 250.546 10.804
201807 8.690 252.006 11.484
201810 9.123 252.885 12.014
201901 9.350 251.712 12.370
201904 9.791 255.548 12.759
201907 9.840 256.571 12.772
201910 10.015 257.346 12.960
202001 10.213 257.971 13.184
202004 10.519 256.389 13.663
202007 10.109 259.101 12.993
202010 10.116 260.388 12.938
202101 9.963 261.582 12.684
202104 10.366 267.054 12.927
202107 10.585 273.003 12.912
202110 11.081 276.589 13.342
202201 11.559 281.148 13.692
202204 12.446 289.109 14.336
202207 13.250 296.276 14.893
202210 14.002 298.012 15.647
202301 12.930 299.170 14.393
202304 12.833 303.363 14.088
202307 12.760 305.691 13.901
202310 13.401 307.671 14.505
202401 13.150 308.417 14.199
202404 13.411 313.548 14.244
202407 13.228 314.540 14.005
202410 13.376 315.664 14.111
202501 14.106 317.671 14.788
202504 13.000 320.795 13.495
202507 12.595 323.048 12.984
202510 12.338 0.000
202601 12.278 325.252 12.571
202604 12.351 333.020 12.351

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 1.83 mean?
Hormel Foods (FRA:HO7) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 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 Hormel Foods and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 5.09. Over the past decade, Hormel Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 6.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #889 out of 1442 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Hormel Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hormel Foods' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 5.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 6.95. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Hormel Foods' value of 1.83 is 44.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #889 out of 1442 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hormel Foods has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hormel Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MKC and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #889 out of 1442 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hormel Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Hormel Foods' value of 1.83 is 44.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hormel Foods' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 6.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.09 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Hormel Foods 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. Hormel Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 is 44.1% 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 Hormel Foods 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. Hormel Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 5.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hormel Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hormel Foods (FRA:HO7) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.59, compared to a current price of €22.43 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 5.09 and 44.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.27. Hormel Foods' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Hormel Foods (FRA:HO7), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83 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 Hormel Foods (FRA:HO7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hormel Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €22.43 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.59. GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HO7:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.83 (64% below median its 10-year median of 5.09)
  • GF Value™: €27.59 vs. price of €22.43 (18.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#889 of 1442)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HO7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hormel Foods Business Description

Address 1 Hormel Place, Austin, MN, USA, 55912-3680
Historically meat-focused, Hormel Foods broadened its lineup to include other protein offerings and became a branded food company. The firm sells its wares through multiple channels, including US retail (61.6% of fiscal 2025 sales), US foodservice (32.6%), and international (5.9%). By product, 73% of fiscal 2025 sales were from perishable food and 27% from shelf-stable. Major brands include Hormel, Spam, Jennie-O, Columbus, Applegate, Planters, and Skippy. Many of these hold the number one or two market share in their respective categories.
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