HKHC (Horizon Kinetics Holding) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.72 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 39% Below Median

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HKHC Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp HKHC
58 GF Score
Price $27.99
GF Value $27.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Horizon Kinetics Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Horizon Kinetics Holding HKHC -0.04% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 1.19. GuruFocus rates HKHC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,001 Asset Management companies, Horizon Kinetics Holding ranks better than 59.44% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Horizon Kinetics Holding's current share price is $27.99. Horizon Kinetics Holding's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $39.05. Horizon Kinetics Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.72.

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

HKHC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 1.19   Max: 3.61
Current: 0.72

During the past years, Horizon Kinetics Holding's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.61. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 1.19.

HKHC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
59.44% of 1001 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs HKHC: 0.72

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.

Horizon Kinetics Holding's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $21.960. 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 $39.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Horizon Kinetics Holding  (OTCPK:HKHC) 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.


Horizon Kinetics Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Horizon Kinetics Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Horizon Kinetics Holding'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.

Horizon Kinetics Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Horizon Kinetics Holding 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 1.09 0.15 0.48 0.93 0.61

Horizon Kinetics Holding Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.87 1.10 0.96 0.61 0.84

HKHC vs GAMI, IQI, MUA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Horizon Kinetics Holding'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.


Horizon Kinetics Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Horizon Kinetics Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Horizon Kinetics Holding 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.

Horizon Kinetics Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=27.99/39.05
=0.72

* 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.

Horizon Kinetics Holding's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Horizon Kinetics Holding's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=21.96/330.2130*330.2130
=21.960

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Horizon Kinetics Holding Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 24.976 241.018 34.219
201609 26.114 241.428 35.717
201612 27.670 241.432 37.845
201703 29.366 243.801 39.774
201706 30.884 244.955 41.633
201709 33.487 246.819 44.801
201712 35.658 246.524 47.763
201803 35.163 249.554 46.528
201806 37.401 251.989 49.011
201809 38.656 252.439 50.566
201812 38.842 251.233 51.053
201903 38.377 254.202 49.852
201906 37.177 256.143 47.928
201909 37.857 256.759 48.687
201912 37.909 256.974 48.713
202003 38.411 258.115 49.140
202006 38.342 257.797 49.112
202009 37.495 260.280 47.569
202012 35.602 260.474 45.134
202103 35.268 264.877 43.967
202106 33.631 271.696 40.874
202109 29.711 274.310 35.766
202112 18.146 278.802 21.492
202203 17.509 287.504 20.110
202206 10.741 296.311 11.970
202209 9.617 296.808 10.699
202212 4.406 296.797 4.902
202303 4.994 301.836 5.464
202306 4.297 305.109 4.651
202309 8.906 307.789 9.555
202312 321.674 306.746 346.283
202403 4.274 312.332 4.519
202406 3.584 314.175 3.767
202409 14.241 315.301 14.915
202412 18.254 315.605 19.099
202503 19.373 319.799 20.004
202506 18.754 322.561 19.199
202509 19.071 324.800 19.389
202512 18.189 324.054 18.535
202603 21.960 330.213 21.960

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 0.72 mean?
Horizon Kinetics Holding (HKHC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 as of Jul. 28, 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 Horizon Kinetics Holding and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 1.19. Over the past decade, Horizon Kinetics Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 3.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Horizon Kinetics Holding ranks #406 out of 1001 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Horizon Kinetics Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Horizon Kinetics Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 3.61. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Horizon Kinetics Holding's value of 0.72 is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horizon Kinetics Holding ranks #406 out of 1001 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Horizon Kinetics Holding has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horizon Kinetics Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GAMI and IQI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Horizon Kinetics Holding ranks #406 out of 1001 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Horizon Kinetics Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Horizon Kinetics Holding's value of 0.72 is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Horizon Kinetics Holding's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 3.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.19 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Horizon Kinetics Holding 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.84, based on 1,001 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. Horizon Kinetics Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is 14.3% 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 Horizon Kinetics Holding and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Horizon Kinetics Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horizon Kinetics Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horizon Kinetics Holding (HKHC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.72, compared to a current price of $27.99 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.19 and 14.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.84. Horizon Kinetics Holding's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Horizon Kinetics Holding (HKHC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Jul. 28, 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 Horizon Kinetics Holding (HKHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Horizon Kinetics Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $27.99 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.72. GuruFocus considers Horizon Kinetics Holding to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HKHC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.72 (39% below median its 10-year median of 1.19)
  • GF Value™: $27.72 vs. price of $27.99 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.3% below the Asset Management median (#406 of 1001)

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


Horizon Kinetics Holding Business Description

Address 470 Park Avenue S, New York, NY, USA, 10061
Horizon Kinetics Holding Corp offers investment advisory services. The company provides proprietary research and investment advisory services for alternative value-based investing strategies. The fees earned, which include both management and performance fees, depend upon several factors, including the investment strategies, size of account and servicing needs. Geographically, the company operates in United States.
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