Frosta AG (HAM:NLM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.12 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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HAM:NLM Frosta AG HAM:NLM
80 GF Score
Price €103.50
GF Value €79.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Frosta AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Frosta AG HAM:NLM 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.12 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 3.07. GuruFocus rates HAM:NLM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,438 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Frosta AG ranks worse than 80.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Frosta AG's current share price is €103.50. Frosta AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €33.15. Frosta AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.12.

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

HAM:NLM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98   Med: 3.07   Max: 5.14
Current: 3.14

During the past 13 years, Frosta AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.14. The lowest was 1.98. And the median was 3.07.

HAM:NLM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.18% of 1438 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.265 vs HAM:NLM: 3.14

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.

Frosta AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €41.463. 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 €33.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Frosta AG  (HAM:NLM) 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.


Frosta AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Frosta AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frosta AG'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.

Frosta AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Frosta AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Frosta AG Semi-Annual Data
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HAM:NLM vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Frosta AG'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.


Frosta AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Frosta AG 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.

Frosta AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=103.50/33.15
=3.12

* 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.

Frosta AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Frosta AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=41.463/129.3606*129.3606
=41.463

Current CPI (Dec25) = 129.3606.

Frosta AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 21.425 101.217 27.382
201712 23.764 102.617 29.957
201812 24.876 104.217 30.878
201912 24.269 105.818 29.669
202012 25.813 105.518 31.646
202112 28.335 110.384 33.206
202212 30.127 119.345 32.655
202312 34.109 123.773 35.649
202412 38.327 127.041 39.027
202512 41.463 129.361 41.463

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 3.12 mean?
Frosta AG (HAM:NLM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.12 as of Jul. 23, 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 Frosta AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.07. Over the past decade, Frosta AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.98 to 5.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Frosta AG ranks #1153 out of 1438 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is Frosta AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Frosta AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.12 is near median its 10-year median of 3.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 5.14. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Frosta AG's value of 3.12 is 146.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frosta AG ranks #1153 out of 1438 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Frosta AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frosta AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Frosta AG ranks #1153 out of 1438 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Frosta AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Frosta AG's value of 3.12 is 146.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Frosta AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.98 to 5.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.07 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Frosta AG 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 1,438 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. Frosta AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.12 is 146.6% 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 Frosta AG 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. Frosta AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frosta AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frosta AG (HAM:NLM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.40, compared to a current price of €103.50 — trading 30.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.07 and 146.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.27. Frosta AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Frosta AG (HAM:NLM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.12 as of Jul. 23, 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 Frosta AG (HAM:NLM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frosta AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €103.50 is trading 30.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.40. GuruFocus considers Frosta AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:NLM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.12 (near median its 10-year median of 3.07)
  • GF Value™: €79.40 vs. price of €103.50 (30.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 146.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1153 of 1438)

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


Frosta AG Business Description

Other Exchanges NLM:Germany
Address Am Lunedeich 116, Bremerhaven, DEU, 27572
Frosta AG is a Germany based frozen food manufacturing company. The company produces and markets frozen foods which include vegetables, fruits, herbs, fish, and meals. The company has two separate sales units namely, the FRoSTA operating segment, which includes the brand business, the private label business and sales to home delivery services and catering business. The second unit is COPACK operating segment, which includes a private label and industrial business. It generates revenue from the operations of FRoSTA and COPACK segment. The company, through its subsidiaries, operates its business segments in Germany, and internationally.
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