KRYAF (Kerry Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.47 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 60% Below Median

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KRYAF Kerry Group PLC KRYAF
68 GF Score
Price $96.00
GF Value $93.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kerry Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kerry Group KRYAF 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.47 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 6.22. GuruFocus rates KRYAF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,445 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kerry Group ranks worse than 73.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Kerry Group's current share price is $96.00. Kerry Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $38.92. Kerry Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.47.

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

KRYAF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.97   Med: 6.22   Max: 8.52
Current: 2.49

During the past 13 years, Kerry Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.52. The lowest was 1.97. And the median was 6.22.

KRYAF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.98% of 1445 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs KRYAF: 2.49

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.

Kerry Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $43.260. 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 $38.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Kerry Group  (OTCPK:KRYAF) 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.


Kerry Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kerry Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kerry Group'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.

Kerry Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kerry Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Kerry Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 2.81 0.00 3.04 0.00 2.35

KRYAF vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Kerry Group'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.


Kerry Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Kerry Group 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.

Kerry Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=96.00/38.92
=2.47

* 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.

Kerry Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Kerry Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=43.26/125.7700*125.7700
=43.260

Current CPI (Dec25) = 125.7700.

Kerry Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 18.543 99.676 23.397
201712 24.002 100.075 30.165
201812 26.034 100.773 32.492
201912 28.718 102.068 35.387
202012 32.052 101.072 39.884
202112 35.788 106.653 42.203
202212 37.240 115.436 40.574
202312 40.454 120.749 42.136
202412 40.804 122.439 41.914
202512 43.260 125.770 43.260

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 2.47 mean?
Kerry Group (KRYAF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.47 as of Jul. 14, 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 Kerry Group and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 6.22. Over the past decade, Kerry Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.97 to 8.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Kerry Group ranks #1069 out of 1445 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Kerry Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kerry Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.47 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 6.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.97 to a high of 8.52. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Kerry Group's value of 2.47 is 97.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kerry Group ranks #1069 out of 1445 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kerry Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kerry Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kerry Group ranks #1069 out of 1445 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kerry Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Kerry Group's value of 2.47 is 97.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kerry Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.97 to 8.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.22 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Kerry Group 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 1.25, based on 1,445 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. Kerry Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.47 is 97.6% 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 Kerry Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kerry Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.47, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 6.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kerry Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kerry Group (KRYAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $93.55, compared to a current price of $96.00 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.47, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 6.22 and 97.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.25. Kerry Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Kerry Group (KRYAF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.47 as of Jul. 14, 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 Kerry Group (KRYAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kerry Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $96.00 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $93.55. GuruFocus considers Kerry Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KRYAF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.47 (60% below median its 10-year median of 6.22)
  • GF Value™: $93.55 vs. price of $96.00 (2.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 97.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1069 of 1445)

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


Kerry Group Business Description

Address Prince\'s Street, Tralee, Kerry, IRL, V92 EH11
Kerry Group is a leading taste and ingredient technology company and an innovation partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. The company has more than 200 locations that supply clients in more than 50 countries. Its taste and nutrition unit earns around 67% of its revenue from developed countries and 33% from the developing world, servicing a wide range of sectors, such as meat, meals, snacks, dairy, drinks, and pharmaceuticals. Kerry has expanded through a combination of organic development and dozens of tuck-in acquisitions.
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