Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.80 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — Near Median

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JSE:QFH Quantum Foods Holdings Ltd JSE:QFH
79 GF Score
Price R9.29
GF Value R8.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Quantum Foods Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Quantum Foods Holdings JSE:QFH 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates JSE:QFH with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,386 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks better than 67.89% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), Quantum Foods Holdings's current share price is R9.29. Quantum Foods Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was R11.61. Quantum Foods Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.80.

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

JSE:QFH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 0.77   Max: 1.55
Current: 0.8

During the past 12 years, Quantum Foods Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.55. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.77.

JSE:QFH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
67.89% of 1386 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs JSE:QFH: 0.80

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.

Quantum Foods Holdings's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was R11.799. 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 R11.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep25.

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Quantum Foods Holdings  (JSE:QFH) 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.


Quantum Foods Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Quantum Foods Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Quantum Foods Holdings'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.

Quantum Foods Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Quantum Foods Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.47 1.26 0.63

Quantum Foods Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.00 1.26 0.00 0.63 0.00

JSE:QFH vs ADM, BG, TSN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Quantum Foods Holdings'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.


Quantum Foods Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Quantum Foods Holdings 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.

Quantum Foods Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.29/11.61
=0.80

* 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.

Quantum Foods Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 is calculated as:

For example, Quantum Foods Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep25 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep25)
=11.799/162.5700*162.5700
=11.799

Current CPI (Sep25) = 162.5700.

Quantum Foods Holdings Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 6.886 107.694 10.395
201709 7.609 112.926 10.954
201809 8.831 118.376 12.128
201909 9.524 123.281 12.559
202009 9.707 126.878 12.438
202109 10.123 133.273 12.348
202209 10.524 143.671 11.908
202309 10.083 151.502 10.820
202409 10.416 157.212 10.771
202509 11.799 162.570 11.799

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 0.80 mean?
Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 as of Aug. 18, 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 Quantum Foods Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Quantum Foods Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks #445 out of 1386 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Quantum Foods Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Quantum Foods Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 is near median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 1.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Quantum Foods Holdings' value of 0.80 is 37.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks #445 out of 1386 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Quantum Foods Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quantum Foods Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Quantum Foods Holdings ranks #445 out of 1386 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Quantum Foods Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Quantum Foods Holdings' value of 0.80 is 37.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Quantum Foods Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Quantum Foods Holdings 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.28, based on 1,386 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. Quantum Foods Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.80 is 37.5% 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 Quantum Foods Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quantum Foods Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quantum Foods Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.42, compared to a current price of R9.29 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 37.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.28. Quantum Foods Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 as of Aug. 18, 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 Quantum Foods Holdings (JSE:QFH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quantum Foods Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R9.29 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R8.42. GuruFocus considers Quantum Foods Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:QFH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.80 (near median its 10-year median of 0.77)
  • GF Value™: R8.42 vs. price of R9.29 (10.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#445 of 1386)

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


Quantum Foods Holdings Business Description

Address 11 Main Road, Wellington, WC, ZAF, 7655
Quantum Foods Holdings Ltd is a food manufacturing company. It is engaged in the feeds and poultry business, providing animal protein to selected South African and African markets. The company's segments include Eggs, Farming, Animal feeds, and other African countries. Quantum Foods comprises eggs, broiler and layer farming, and animal feeds in South Africa. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Animal feeds.
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