HNI (HNI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.71 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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Price $47.59
GF Value $60.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is HNI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

HNI HNI -1.65% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.71 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 3.09. GuruFocus rates HNI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, HNI ranks worse than 77.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), HNI's current share price is $47.59. HNI's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $17.56. HNI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.71.

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

HNI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75   Med: 3.09   Max: 5.37
Current: 2.76

During the past years, HNI's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.37. The lowest was 1.75. And the median was 3.09.

HNI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.43% of 319 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs HNI: 2.76

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.

HNI's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $25.009. 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 $17.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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HNI  (NYSE:HNI) 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.


HNI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


HNI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HNI'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.

HNI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

HNI Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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HNI 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 3.05 2.87 2.54 1.95 2.30

HNI vs WHR, TILE, LZB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, HNI'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.


HNI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HNI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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HNI 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=47.59/17.56
=2.71

* 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.

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

For example, HNI'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)
=25.009/333.9520*333.9520
=25.009

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

HNI Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 11.765 241.428 16.274
201612 11.357 241.432 15.709
201703 11.327 243.801 15.515
201706 11.213 244.955 15.287
201709 11.409 246.819 15.437
201712 11.857 246.524 16.062
201803 11.802 249.554 15.793
201806 11.999 251.989 15.902
201809 12.610 252.439 16.682
201812 12.917 251.233 17.170
201903 12.574 254.202 16.519
201906 12.342 256.143 16.091
201909 13.077 256.759 17.009
201912 13.712 256.974 17.820
202003 12.928 258.115 16.726
202006 12.952 257.797 16.778
202009 13.421 260.280 17.220
202012 13.757 260.474 17.638
202103 14.177 264.877 17.874
202106 14.461 271.696 17.775
202109 14.449 274.310 17.591
202112 13.846 278.802 16.585
202203 13.725 287.504 15.942
202206 13.590 296.311 15.316
202209 14.653 296.808 16.487
202212 14.891 296.797 16.755
202303 14.696 301.836 16.260
202306 15.360 305.109 16.812
202309 15.904 307.789 17.256
202312 16.235 306.746 17.675
202403 16.312 312.332 17.441
202406 16.712 314.175 17.764
202409 17.710 315.301 18.758
202412 17.799 315.605 18.834
202503 17.262 319.799 18.026
202506 17.706 322.561 18.331
202509 18.234 324.800 18.748
202512 25.745 324.054 26.531
202603 24.636 330.213 24.915
202606 25.009 333.952 25.009

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 2.71 mean?
HNI (HNI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.71 as of Aug. 20, 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 HNI and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 3.09. Over the past decade, HNI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.75 to 5.37. According to the industry distribution chart, HNI ranks #247 out of 319 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is HNI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
HNI's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.71 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 5.37. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. HNI's value of 2.71 is 129.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HNI ranks #247 out of 319 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HNI has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HNI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WHR and TILE?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, HNI ranks #247 out of 319 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places HNI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. HNI's value of 2.71 is 129.7% above this benchmark. Historically, HNI's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.75 to 5.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.09 vs. the industry median of 1.18, HNI 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.18, based on 319 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. HNI's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.71 is 129.7% 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 HNI and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HNI's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.71, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 3.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HNI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HNI (HNI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.36, compared to a current price of $47.59 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.71, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.09 and 129.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.18. HNI's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 10 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 HNI (HNI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.71 as of Aug. 20, 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 HNI (HNI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HNI stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $47.59 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $60.36. GuruFocus considers HNI to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HNI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.71 (12% below median its 10-year median of 3.09)
  • GF Value™: $60.36 vs. price of $47.59 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 129.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#247 of 319)

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


HNI Business Description

Other Exchanges HO9:Germany
Address 600 East Second Street, P.O. Box 1109, Muscatine, IA, USA, 52761-0071
HNI Corp is a provider of commercial furnishings and hearth products. Its two reportable segments are workplace furnishings and residential building products. The workplace furnishings segment includes furniture systems, seating, storage, tables, architectural products, ancillary products, and hospitality products. The residential building products segment includes various gas, wood, electric, and pellet-fueled fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, outdoor fire pits and fire tables, and accessories. The company's products are sold through independent dealers, distributors, eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, and retail outlets. A majority of the firm's revenue is generated from the Workplace furnishings segment. Geographically, it operates in the United States.
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