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Anheuser-Busch InBev/NVJSE:ANH +1.68%81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates JSE:ANH with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R1,114.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV ranks worse than 58.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ANH'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21 Med: 1.77 Max: 4.71
Current: 1.79
During the past years, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.71. The lowest was 1.21. And the median was 1.77.
JSE:ANH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 58.33% of 156
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.385
vs JSE:ANH: 1.79
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.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R875.856. 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 R742.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (JSE:ANH) 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.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV'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.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
JSE:ANH vs STZ, TAP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV'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.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV 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.
* 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 1.72 mean?
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (JSE:ANH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.72 as of Aug. 31, 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 Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 4.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV ranks #91 out of 156 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.72 is near median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 4.71. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's value of 1.72 is 24.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV ranks #91 out of 156 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV ranks #91 out of 156 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's value of 1.72 is 24.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 4.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 1.39, based on 156 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. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.72 is 24.2% 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 Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (JSE:ANH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1,114.67, compared to a current price of R1,273.76 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 24.2% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.39. Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (JSE:ANH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72 as of Aug. 31, 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 Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV (JSE:ANH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R1,273.76 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1,114.67.
GuruFocus considers Anheuser-Busch InBev/NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ANH:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.72 (near median its 10-year median of 1.77)
GF Value™: R1,114.67 vs. price of R1,273.76 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.2% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#91 of 156)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ANH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Anheuser-Busch InBev is the largest brewer in the world and one of the world's top five consumer product companies, as measured by EBITDA. The company's portfolio contains six of the top 10 beer brands by volume, and we estimate it distributes 23 brands with retail sales over $1 billion. AB InBev was created by the 2008 merger of Belgium-based InBev and US-based Anheuser-Busch. The firm holds a 62% economic interest in Ambev, an 87% stake in Budweiser APAC, and in 2016 acquired SABMiller.
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