Flowers Foods (MEX:FLO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.83 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 79% Below Median

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MEX:FLO Flowers Foods Inc MEX:FLO
37 GF Score
Price MXN120.50
GF Value MXN325.52
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Flowers Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Flowers Foods MEX:FLO 37 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 3.87. GuruFocus rates MEX:FLO with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN325.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,268 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Flowers Foods ranks better than 67.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Flowers Foods's current share price is MXN120.50. Flowers Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN144.70. Flowers Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.83.

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

MEX:FLO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8   Med: 3.87   Max: 4.55
Current: 0.8

During the past years, Flowers Foods's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.55. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 3.87.

MEX:FLO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
67.19% of 1268 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.245 vs MEX:FLO: 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.

Flowers Foods's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN110.978. 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 MXN144.70 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Flowers Foods  (MEX:FLO) 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.


Flowers Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Flowers Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Flowers Foods'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.

Flowers Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Flowers Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Flowers Foods Quarterly Data
Sep16 Dec16 Sep17 Dec17 Sep18 Dec18 Sep19 Dec19 Sep20 Dec20 Sep21 Dec21 Sep22 Dec22 Sep23 Dec23 Sep24 Dec24 Sep25 Dec25
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MEX:FLO vs SENEA, NOMD, JJSF: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Flowers Foods'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.


Flowers Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Flowers Foods 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=120.50/144.699
=0.83

* 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.

Flowers Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Flowers Foods's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=110.978/324.0540*324.0540
=110.978

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 324.0540.

Flowers Foods Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
200509 27.341 198.800 44.567
200512 27.012 196.800 44.478
200609 30.286 202.900 48.370
200612 30.181 201.800 48.465
200709 34.396 208.490 53.461
200712 35.047 210.036 54.072
200809 36.698 218.783 54.356
200812 42.741 210.228 65.883
200912 46.188 215.949 69.310
201009 48.675 218.439 72.209
201012 48.124 219.179 71.151
201109 53.771 226.889 76.798
201112 51.927 225.672 74.565
201209 53.574 231.407 75.023
201212 53.759 229.601 75.874
201309 63.526 234.149 87.918
201312 67.582 233.049 93.973
201409 74.289 238.031 101.137
201412 79.071 234.812 109.123
201512 101.144 236.525 138.574
201609 109.733 241.428 147.288
201612 119.610 241.432 160.543
201709 103.268 246.819 135.583
201712 116.233 246.524 152.787
201809 113.283 252.439 145.421
201812 117.499 251.233 151.557
201909 120.727 256.759 152.369
201912 112.799 256.974 142.244
202009 140.996 260.280 175.543
202012 129.287 260.474 160.845
202109 137.220 274.310 162.104
202112 136.625 278.802 158.800
202209 136.641 296.808 149.184
202212 133.213 296.797 145.447
202309 113.155 307.789 119.135
202312 108.791 306.746 114.929
202409 130.916 315.301 134.550
202412 139.224 315.605 142.951
202509 123.314 324.800 123.031
202512 110.978 324.054 110.978

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 0.83 mean?
Flowers Foods (MEX:FLO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.83 as of Sep. 16, 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 Flowers Foods and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 3.87. Over the past decade, Flowers Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 4.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Flowers Foods ranks #416 out of 1268 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 32.8%.
Is Flowers Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Flowers Foods' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.83 is 79% below median its 10-year median of 3.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 4.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Flowers Foods' value of 0.83 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flowers Foods ranks #416 out of 1268 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Flowers Foods has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flowers Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SENEA and NOMD?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Flowers Foods ranks #416 out of 1268 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Flowers Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Flowers Foods' value of 0.83 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Flowers Foods' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 4.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.87 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Flowers Foods 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 1.25, based on 1,268 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. Flowers Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.83 is 33.3% 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 Flowers Foods 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. Flowers Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 3.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flowers Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowers Foods (MEX:FLO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN325.52, compared to a current price of MXN120.50 — trading 63% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 3.87 and 33.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.25. Flowers Foods' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Flowers Foods (MEX:FLO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83 as of Sep. 16, 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 Flowers Foods (MEX:FLO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowers Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN120.50 is trading 63% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN325.52. GuruFocus considers Flowers Foods to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FLO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.83 (79% below median its 10-year median of 3.87)
  • GF Value™: MXN325.52 vs. price of MXN120.50 (63% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#416 of 1268)

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


Flowers Foods Business Description

Other Exchanges FLO:USAFWF:Germany
Address 1919 Flowers Circle, Thomasville, GA, USA, 31757
Flowers Foods Inc operates as a producer and marketer of packaged bakery foods in the United States. Its principal products include breads, buns, rolls, snack items (bars, cakes, cookies, and crackers), bagels, English muffins, tortillas, and baking mixes. These products are sold under the brand names Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread (DKB), Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the sales of its bakery products.
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