Henkel AG KGaAHENOF +15.22%75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 2.56. GuruFocus rates HENOF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,441 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Henkel AG KGaA ranks worse than 56.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Henkel AG KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HENOF'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26 Med: 2.56 Max: 6.07
Current: 1.53
During the past 13 years, Henkel AG KGaA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.07. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 2.56.
HENOF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 56.42% of 1441
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.27
vs HENOF: 1.53
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.
Henkel AG KGaA's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $58.481. 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 $58.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Henkel AG KGaA (OTCPK:HENOF) 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.
Henkel AG KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Henkel AG KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henkel AG KGaA'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.
HENOF vs PG, CL, KVUE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Henkel AG KGaA'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.
Henkel AG KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Henkel AG KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Henkel AG KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Henkel AG KGaA 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.
Henkel AG KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 1.48 mean?
Henkel AG KGaA (HENOF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 as of Jul. 09, 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 Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 2.56. Over the past decade, Henkel AG KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 6.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #813 out of 1441 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Henkel AG KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Henkel AG KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 6.07. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 1.48 is 16.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #813 out of 1441 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Henkel AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henkel AG KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Henkel AG KGaA ranks #813 out of 1441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Henkel AG KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Henkel AG KGaA's value of 1.48 is 16.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Henkel AG KGaA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 6.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.56 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Henkel AG KGaA 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 1,441 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. Henkel AG KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 is 16.5% 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 Henkel AG KGaA 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. Henkel AG KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 2.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henkel AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henkel AG KGaA (HENOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.29, compared to a current price of $86.00 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.56 and 16.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.27. Henkel AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Henkel AG KGaA (HENOF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48 as of Jul. 09, 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 Henkel AG KGaA (HENOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henkel AG KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $86.00 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $83.29.
GuruFocus considers Henkel AG KGaA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HENOF:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.48 (42% below median its 10-year median of 2.56)
GF Value™: $83.29 vs. price of $86.00 (3.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#813 of 1441)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HENOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Two distinct customer groups constitute Henkel. The consumer segment (around 47% of consolidated 2025 sales) is laundry and homecare, including the Persil and Purex laundry detergent brands; haircare, including the Schwarzkopf brand; and other brands, including Dial in hand soap. The adhesive technologies segment makes up the remaining 53% of sales. Sales in Europe accounted for 38% of the firm's consolidated total in 2025, while Asia-Pacific and North America accounted for 17% and 26%, respectively.
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