Ingles Markets (FRA:IN3A) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (As of Sep. 12, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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FRA:IN3A Ingles Markets Inc FRA:IN3A
74 GF Score
Price €70.50
GF Value €60.83
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ingles Markets Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ingles Markets FRA:IN3A +1.44% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 1.65. GuruFocus rates FRA:IN3A with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €60.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 218 Retail - Defensive companies, Ingles Markets ranks better than 61.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-12), Ingles Markets's current share price is €70.50. Ingles Markets's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €53.56. Ingles Markets's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.32.

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

FRA:IN3A' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.12   Med: 1.65   Max: 3.03
Current: 1.33

During the past years, Ingles Markets's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.03. The lowest was 1.12. And the median was 1.65.

FRA:IN3A's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
61.01% of 218 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs FRA:IN3A: 1.33

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.

Ingles Markets's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €76.993. 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 €53.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ingles Markets  (FRA:IN3A) 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.


Ingles Markets Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ingles Markets Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ingles Markets'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.

Ingles Markets Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ingles Markets Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ingles Markets Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.18 1.25 1.20 1.51 1.44

FRA:IN3A vs WMK, GO, YSWY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Ingles Markets'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.


Ingles Markets Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


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Ingles Markets 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.

Ingles Markets's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=70.50/53.56
=1.32

* 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.

Ingles Markets's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=76.993/333.9520*333.9520
=76.993

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ingles Markets Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 20.678 241.428 28.603
201612 22.495 241.432 31.115
201703 22.459 243.801 30.764
201706 21.742 244.955 29.641
201709 21.164 246.819 28.635
201712 23.062 246.524 31.241
201803 22.376 249.554 29.943
201806 24.515 251.989 32.489
201809 25.186 252.439 33.319
201812 26.667 251.233 35.447
201903 27.343 254.202 35.921
201906 28.193 256.143 36.757
201909 29.701 256.759 38.630
201912 30.177 256.974 39.217
202003 31.529 258.115 40.793
202006 33.493 257.797 43.387
202009 34.334 260.280 44.052
202012 35.379 260.474 45.359
202103 37.415 264.877 47.172
202106 39.953 271.696 49.108
202109 44.002 274.310 53.569
202112 48.821 278.802 58.478
202203 53.582 287.504 62.238
202206 59.210 296.311 66.732
202209 66.979 296.808 75.361
202212 65.840 296.797 74.082
202303 66.886 301.836 74.003
202306 68.388 305.109 74.853
202309 71.973 307.789 78.091
202312 72.199 306.746 78.602
202403 73.887 312.332 79.002
202406 75.998 314.175 80.782
202409 73.324 315.301 77.661
202412 78.516 315.605 83.080
202503 76.547 319.799 79.935
202506 72.753 322.561 75.322
202509 72.485 324.800 74.527
202512 73.758 324.054 76.011
202603 75.689 330.213 76.546
202606 76.993 333.952 76.993

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 1.32 mean?
Ingles Markets (FRA:IN3A) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 as of Sep. 12, 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 Ingles Markets and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 1.65. Over the past decade, Ingles Markets' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 3.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #85 out of 218 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Ingles Markets' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ingles Markets' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.12 to a high of 3.03. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Ingles Markets' value of 1.32 is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #85 out of 218 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ingles Markets has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingles Markets' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WMK and GO?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #85 out of 218 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Ingles Markets in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Ingles Markets' value of 1.32 is 19% below this benchmark. Historically, Ingles Markets' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.12 to 3.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.65 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Ingles Markets has consistently been below 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 - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.63, based on 218 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. Ingles Markets's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is 19% below 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 Ingles Markets and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ingles Markets's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 20% below 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 Ingles Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets (FRA:IN3A) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €60.83, compared to a current price of €70.50 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.65 and 19% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.63. Ingles Markets' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Ingles Markets (FRA:IN3A), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Sep. 12, 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 Ingles Markets (FRA:IN3A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €70.50 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €60.83. GuruFocus considers Ingles Markets to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IN3A:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (20% below median its 10-year median of 1.65)
  • GF Value™: €60.83 vs. price of €70.50 (15.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19% below the Retail - Defensive median (#85 of 218)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IN3A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ingles Markets Business Description

Other Exchanges IMKTA:USA
Address 2913 U.S. Highway 70 West, Black Mountain, NC, USA, 28711
Ingles Markets Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in operating a supermarket chain. The company operates the business in the southeast United States, mainly in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with a few stores in Virginia and Alabama as well. The company locates its stores majorly in suburban areas, small towns, and neighborhood areas. It offers a broad range of goods, including food products, pharmacies, health and beauty care products, and general merchandise. The retail business contributes the majority of the company's revenue. The company's real estate ownership of a material portion of total stores enables it to generate rental income.
74GF Score

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