McCormick (FRA:MCX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.87 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 62% Below Median

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FRA:MCX McCormick & Co Inc FRA:MCX
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Price €44.50
GF Value €67.86
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What is McCormick Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

McCormick FRA:MCX -1.48% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.87 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 7.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:MCX with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €67.86 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,440 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, McCormick ranks worse than 76.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), McCormick's current share price is €44.50. McCormick's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €15.49. McCormick's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.87.

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

FRA:MCX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.55   Med: 7.58   Max: 11.69
Current: 2.73

During the past years, McCormick's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.69. The lowest was 2.55. And the median was 7.58.

FRA:MCX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.6% of 1440 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs FRA:MCX: 2.73

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.

McCormick's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €22.273. 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 €15.49 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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McCormick  (FRA:MCX) 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.


McCormick Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


McCormick Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for McCormick'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.

McCormick Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

McCormick Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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McCormick Quarterly Data
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FRA:MCX vs JBS, HRL, SJM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, McCormick'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.


McCormick Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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McCormick 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=44.50/15.49
=2.87

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=22.273/335.1230*335.1230
=22.273

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

McCormick Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 6.217 240.849 8.650
201611 6.017 241.353 8.355
201702 6.474 243.603 8.906
201705 6.530 244.733 8.942
201708 8.152 245.519 11.127
201711 8.325 246.669 11.310
201802 9.442 248.991 12.708
201805 9.759 251.588 12.999
201808 10.200 252.146 13.557
201811 10.562 252.038 14.044
201902 11.115 252.776 14.736
201905 11.370 256.092 14.879
201908 11.731 256.558 15.323
201911 11.727 257.208 15.279
202002 12.288 258.678 15.919
202005 12.562 256.394 16.419
202008 12.454 259.918 16.057
202011 12.445 260.229 16.027
202102 12.851 263.014 16.374
202105 13.319 269.195 16.581
202108 13.948 273.567 17.086
202111 14.456 277.948 17.430
202202 15.110 283.716 17.848
202205 16.213 292.296 18.589
202208 16.889 296.171 19.110
202211 17.133 297.711 19.286
202302 16.958 300.840 18.890
202305 16.927 304.127 18.652
202308 17.256 307.026 18.835
202311 17.442 307.051 19.037
202402 18.071 310.326 19.515
202405 18.344 314.069 19.574
202408 18.324 314.796 19.507
202411 18.597 315.493 19.754
202502 19.412 319.082 20.388
202505 18.513 321.465 19.300
202508 18.413 323.976 19.047
202511 18.488 324.122 19.115
202602 21.975 326.785 22.536
202605 22.273 335.123 22.273

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 2.87 mean?
McCormick (FRA:MCX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.87 as of Jul. 27, 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 McCormick and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 7.58. Over the past decade, McCormick's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.55 to 11.69. According to the industry distribution chart, McCormick ranks #1103 out of 1440 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is McCormick's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
McCormick's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.87 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 7.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.55 to a high of 11.69. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. McCormick's value of 2.87 is 129.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McCormick ranks #1103 out of 1440 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, McCormick has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McCormick's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JBS and HRL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, McCormick ranks #1103 out of 1440 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places McCormick in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. McCormick's value of 2.87 is 129.6% above this benchmark. Historically, McCormick's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.55 to 11.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.58 vs. the industry median of 1.25, McCormick 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 1.25, based on 1,440 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. McCormick's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.87 is 129.6% 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 McCormick and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McCormick's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.87, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 7.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McCormick stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McCormick (FRA:MCX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €67.86, compared to a current price of €44.50 — trading 34.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.87, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 7.58 and 129.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.25. McCormick's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 McCormick (FRA:MCX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.87 as of Jul. 27, 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 McCormick (FRA:MCX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McCormick stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €44.50 is trading 34.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €67.86. GuruFocus considers McCormick to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MCX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.87 (62% below median its 10-year median of 7.58)
  • GF Value™: €67.86 vs. price of €44.50 (34.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 129.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1103 of 1440)

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


McCormick Business Description

Address 24 Schilling Road, Suite 1, Hunt Valley, MD, USA, 21031
In its 135-plus-year history, McCormick has become the leading global manufacturer of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and other flavorings. In addition to its namesake brand, the firm's portfolio includes Old Bay, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Frank's RedHot, French's, and Cholula. This mix will be complemented by the pending addition of Unilever's food brands, primarily Knorr cooking aids and Hellmann's mayonnaise. After the deal close, the combined business is slated to generate 70% of sales from consumers and 30% from restaurants and other packaged food and beverage manufacturers. Around 40% of sales are slated to come from faster-growing emerging markets, with Europe (23%) and North America (36%) accounting for the remainder.
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