Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.03 (As of Sep. 22, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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FRA:WW4 Wolverine World Wide Inc FRA:WW4
74 GF Score
Price €16.80
GF Value €13.60
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Wolverine World Wide Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Wolverine World Wide FRA:WW4 -1.21% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Sep. 22, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 2.75. GuruFocus rates FRA:WW4 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Wolverine World Wide ranks worse than 77.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-22), Wolverine World Wide's current share price is €16.80. Wolverine World Wide's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €8.26. Wolverine World Wide's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.03.

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

FRA:WW4' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68   Med: 2.75   Max: 4.78
Current: 2.18

During the past years, Wolverine World Wide's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.78. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 2.75.

FRA:WW4's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.64% of 635 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.93 vs FRA:WW4: 2.18

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.

Wolverine World Wide's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.993. 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 €8.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Wolverine World Wide  (FRA:WW4) 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.


Wolverine World Wide Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Wolverine World Wide Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wolverine World Wide'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.

Wolverine World Wide Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Wolverine World Wide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.97 1.11 0.91 2.55 1.89

Wolverine World Wide 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 1.77 2.65 1.77 1.60 1.68

FRA:WW4 vs FWDI, WEYS, RCKY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Wolverine World Wide'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.


Wolverine World Wide Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wolverine World Wide's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Wolverine World Wide 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.

Wolverine World Wide's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=16.80/8.261
=2.03

* 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.

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

For example, Wolverine World Wide'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)
=4.993/333.9520*333.9520
=4.993

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Wolverine World Wide Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.339 241.428 12.918
201612 9.509 241.432 13.153
201703 9.605 243.801 13.157
201706 9.155 244.955 12.481
201709 8.937 246.819 12.092
201712 8.281 246.524 11.218
201803 8.213 249.554 10.991
201806 9.148 251.989 12.124
201809 9.643 252.439 12.757
201812 9.459 251.233 12.573
201903 9.207 254.202 12.095
201906 8.808 256.143 11.484
201909 8.983 256.759 11.684
201912 8.546 256.974 11.106
202003 8.274 258.115 10.705
202006 8.004 257.797 10.368
202009 7.964 260.280 10.218
202012 5.701 260.474 7.309
202103 6.417 264.877 8.090
202106 6.657 271.696 8.182
202109 6.724 274.310 8.186
202112 6.908 278.802 8.274
202203 6.822 287.504 7.924
202206 8.040 296.311 9.061
202209 8.739 296.808 9.833
202212 4.032 296.797 4.537
202303 3.992 301.836 4.417
202306 4.230 305.109 4.630
202309 4.307 307.789 4.673
202312 3.414 306.746 3.717
202403 3.013 312.332 3.222
202406 3.153 314.175 3.351
202409 3.400 315.301 3.601
202412 3.872 315.605 4.097
202503 3.740 319.799 3.906
202506 3.815 322.561 3.950
202509 4.060 324.800 4.174
202512 4.437 324.054 4.573
202603 4.584 330.213 4.636
202606 4.993 333.952 4.993

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 2.03 mean?
Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 as of Sep. 22, 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 Wolverine World Wide and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 2.75. Over the past decade, Wolverine World Wide's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 4.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Wolverine World Wide ranks #493 out of 635 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Wolverine World Wide's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Wolverine World Wide's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 4.78. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93. Wolverine World Wide's value of 2.03 is 118.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wolverine World Wide ranks #493 out of 635 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wolverine World Wide has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wolverine World Wide's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FWDI and WEYS?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Wolverine World Wide ranks #493 out of 635 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Wolverine World Wide in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93. Wolverine World Wide's value of 2.03 is 118.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Wolverine World Wide's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 4.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.75 vs. the industry median of 0.93, Wolverine World Wide 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.93, based on 635 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. Wolverine World Wide's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 is 118.3% 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 Wolverine World Wide and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wolverine World Wide's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 2.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wolverine World Wide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.60, compared to a current price of €16.80 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 2.75 and 118.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.93. Wolverine World Wide's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Sep. 22, 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 Wolverine World Wide (FRA:WW4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolverine World Wide stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.80 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.60. GuruFocus considers Wolverine World Wide to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WW4:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.03 (26% below median its 10-year median of 2.75)
  • GF Value™: €13.60 vs. price of €16.80 (23.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 118.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#493 of 635)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WW4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wolverine World Wide Business Description

Other Exchanges WWW:USA
Address 9341 Courtland Drive North East, Rockford, MI, USA, 49351
Wolverine World Wide Inc is engaged in designing, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, licensing, and distributing branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company's segment includes Active Group; and Work Group. It generates maximum revenue from the Active Group segment. Active Group segment consists of Merrell footwear and apparel, Saucony footwear and apparel, Sweaty Betty activewear, and Chaco footwear. Geographically, the company operates in United States; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Asia Pacific; Canada; and Latin America.
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