Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.73 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:ESSITYBN Essity AB MEX:ESSITYBN
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What is Essity AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Essity AB MEX:ESSITYBN 94 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 2.70. GuruFocus rates MEX:ESSITYBN with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN477.25. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,407 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Essity AB ranks worse than 77.33% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Essity AB's current share price is MXN501.28. Essity AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN183.86. Essity AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.73.

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

MEX:ESSITYBN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.46   Med: 2.7   Max: 3.07
Current: 2.8

During the past years, Essity AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.07. The lowest was 2.46. And the median was 2.70.

MEX:ESSITYBN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.33% of 1407 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs MEX:ESSITYBN: 2.80

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.

Essity AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN250.670. 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 MXN183.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Essity AB  (MEX:ESSITYBN) 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.


Essity AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Essity AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Essity AB'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.

Essity AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Essity AB Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Essity AB Quarterly Data
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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 2.74 2.54 2.71 2.46 2.73

MEX:ESSITYBN vs PG, CL, KVUE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Essity AB'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.


Essity AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Essity AB 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.

Essity AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=501.28/183.86
=2.73

* 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.

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

For example, Essity AB'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)
=250.67/134.6100*134.6100
=250.670

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Essity AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.000 101.138 0.000
201612 105.864 102.022 139.680
201703 107.738 102.022 142.153
201706 111.235 102.752 145.723
201709 123.770 103.279 161.317
201712 140.902 103.793 182.737
201803 144.045 103.962 186.510
201806 143.853 104.875 184.640
201809 136.956 105.679 174.450
201812 145.942 105.912 185.487
201903 149.194 105.886 189.666
201906 140.163 106.742 176.757
201909 148.908 107.214 186.958
201912 154.088 107.766 192.471
202003 194.624 106.563 245.849
202006 195.125 107.498 244.338
202009 202.127 107.635 252.783
202012 184.068 108.296 228.794
202103 184.737 108.360 229.490
202106 191.500 108.928 236.651
202109 194.086 110.338 236.780
202112 192.396 112.486 230.237
202203 176.711 114.825 207.159
202206 190.766 118.384 216.914
202209 194.290 122.296 213.853
202212 180.134 126.365 191.887
202303 157.679 127.042 167.072
202306 160.974 129.407 167.447
202309 161.505 130.224 166.945
202312 166.921 131.912 170.335
202403 185.468 132.205 188.841
202406 207.607 132.716 210.570
202409 229.855 132.304 233.861
202412 241.271 132.987 244.215
202503 231.258 132.825 234.367
202506 231.000 133.699 232.574
202509 238.697 133.480 240.718
202512 242.873 133.390 245.094
202603 249.396 133.560 251.357
202606 250.670 134.610 250.670

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 2.73 mean?
Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.73 as of Aug. 09, 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 Essity AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.70. Over the past decade, Essity AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.46 to 3.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #1088 out of 1407 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is Essity AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Essity AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.73 is near median its 10-year median of 2.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 3.07. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Essity AB's value of 2.73 is 116.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #1088 out of 1407 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Essity AB has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essity AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #1088 out of 1407 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Essity AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Essity AB's value of 2.73 is 116.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Essity AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.46 to 3.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.70 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Essity AB 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 1.26, based on 1,407 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. Essity AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.73 is 116.7% 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 Essity AB and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essity AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essity AB stock overvalued right now?
Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.73. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN477.25, compared to a current price of MXN501.28 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.70 and 116.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.26. Essity AB's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73 as of Aug. 09, 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 Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essity AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN501.28 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN477.25.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ESSITYBN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.73 (near median its 10-year median of 2.70)
  • GF Value™: MXN477.25 vs. price of MXN501.28 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 116.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1088 of 1407)

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


Essity AB Business Description

Address Klarabergsviadukten 63, PO Box 200, Stockholm, SWE, SE-101 23
Essity is a health and hygiene company spun out of Svenska Cellulosa in June 2017. Essity's products span the feminine care, baby care, toilet paper, facial tissue, and wet wipes categories, as well as hand soap, hand sanitizers, and tissue dispensers for institutional customers. Essity also offers medical solutions in the form of wound care, orthopedics, and compression therapy, accounting for around 8% of net sales. Essity operates in 150 markets and generates 61% of its revenue in Europe.
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