Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (MEX:AD N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.12 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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MEX:AD N Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV MEX:AD N
70 GF Score
Price MXN732.94
GF Value MXN726.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV MEX:AD N 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.42. GuruFocus rates MEX:AD N with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN726.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 234 Retail - Defensive companies, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks worse than 61.11% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current share price is MXN732.94. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN346.32. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.12.

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

MEX:AD N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89   Med: 2.42   Max: 3.38
Current: 2.21

During the past years, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.38. The lowest was 1.89. And the median was 2.42.

MEX:AD N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.11% of 234 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs MEX:AD N: 2.21

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.

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN350.119. 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 MXN346.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV  (MEX:AD N) 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.


Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize 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.

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 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 2.76 2.11 1.93 2.11 2.18

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV 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 2.26 2.28 2.16 2.18 2.45

MEX:AD N vs KR, SFM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize 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.


Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize 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.

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=732.94/346.32
=2.12

* 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.

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV'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)
=350.119/136.9100*136.9100
=350.119

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 136.9100.

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 120.186 100.260 164.120
201609 259.323 100.570 353.027
201612 278.217 100.710 378.222
201703 258.777 101.440 349.262
201706 244.285 101.370 329.931
201709 258.551 102.030 346.939
201712 276.252 101.970 370.910
201803 276.849 102.470 369.897
201806 284.525 103.100 377.830
201809 275.946 103.950 363.442
201812 280.755 103.970 369.704
201903 285.152 105.370 370.505
201906 280.683 105.840 363.079
201909 275.898 106.700 354.013
201912 271.258 106.800 347.733
202003 344.968 106.850 442.017
202006 349.310 107.510 444.833
202009 327.023 107.880 415.023
202012 287.333 107.850 364.754
202103 308.650 108.870 388.144
202106 301.758 109.670 376.709
202109 309.853 110.790 382.904
202112 314.460 114.010 377.622
202203 314.903 119.460 360.902
202206 324.593 119.050 373.289
202209 321.973 126.890 347.398
202212 325.525 124.940 356.712
202303 310.871 124.720 341.255
202306 290.518 125.830 316.100
202309 298.513 127.160 321.402
202312 288.711 126.450 312.593
202403 293.125 128.580 312.115
202406 320.886 129.910 338.176
202409 340.532 131.610 354.245
202412 369.414 131.630 384.232
202503 374.696 133.330 384.757
202506 339.325 133.960 346.797
202509 332.753 135.920 335.177
202512 337.461 135.270 341.552
202603 350.119 136.910 350.119

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 2.12 mean?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (MEX:AD N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 as of Jul. 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.42. Over the past decade, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 3.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #143 out of 234 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 3.38. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 2.12 is 30.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #143 out of 234 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV ranks #143 out of 234 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's value of 2.12 is 30.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.89 to 3.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.42 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.62, based on 234 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. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.12 is 30.9% 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (MEX:AD N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN726.55, compared to a current price of MXN732.94 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.42 and 30.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.62. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (MEX:AD N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.12 as of Jul. 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 Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (MEX:AD N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN732.94 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN726.55. GuruFocus considers Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:AD N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.12 (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.42)
  • GF Value™: MXN726.55 vs. price of MXN732.94 (0.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#143 of 234)

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


Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV Business Description

Address Provincialeweg 11, Zaandam, NH, NLD, 1506 MA
Ahold Delhaize is the product of the July 2016 merger between Netherlands-based Ahold and Belgium's Delhaize, forming the seventh-largest grocer in the US and a top player in several parts of Europe. The US is its largest market, accounting for over 60% of group sales, and the network stretches from Maine to Georgia, including banners Stop & Shop, The Giant Company, Giant Food, Food Lion, and Hannaford. The Europe segment accounts for the rest of the revenue, with the firm operating in the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Serbia, and Luxembourg.
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