Ingredion (MEX:INGR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.03 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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MEX:INGR Ingredion Inc MEX:INGR
79 GF Score
Price MXN2,345.00
GF Value MXN2,691.53
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What is Ingredion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ingredion MEX:INGR 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 2.42. GuruFocus rates MEX:INGR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,691.53. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,445 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ingredion ranks worse than 62.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Ingredion's current share price is MXN2345.00. Ingredion's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,152.52. Ingredion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.03.

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

MEX:INGR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.76   Med: 2.42   Max: 4.92
Current: 1.79

During the past years, Ingredion's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.92. The lowest was 1.76. And the median was 2.42.

MEX:INGR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.49% of 1445 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs MEX:INGR: 1.79

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.

Ingredion's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,265.212. 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 MXN1,152.52 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ingredion  (MEX:INGR) 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.


Ingredion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ingredion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ingredion'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.

Ingredion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ingredion Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ingredion 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 2.65 2.60 2.30 2.05 2.03

MEX:INGR vs LW, CAG, CPB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Ingredion'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.


Ingredion Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Ingredion 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.

Ingredion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2345.00/1152.52
=2.03

* 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.

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

For example, Ingredion'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)
=1265.212/330.2130*330.2130
=1,265.212

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Ingredion Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 624.004 241.018 854.933
201609 681.339 241.428 931.901
201612 730.282 241.432 998.826
201703 679.442 243.801 920.261
201706 675.281 244.955 910.316
201709 715.089 246.819 956.700
201712 788.635 246.524 1,056.358
201803 764.528 249.554 1,011.633
201806 784.110 251.989 1,027.518
201809 750.126 252.439 981.233
201812 704.813 251.233 926.385
201903 733.691 254.202 953.078
201906 747.385 256.143 963.510
201909 766.815 256.759 986.187
201912 776.507 256.974 997.816
202003 911.492 258.115 1,166.095
202006 911.761 257.797 1,167.878
202009 915.457 260.280 1,161.425
202012 884.834 260.474 1,121.738
202103 810.033 264.877 1,009.840
202106 846.722 271.696 1,029.086
202109 963.245 274.310 1,159.549
202112 965.119 278.802 1,143.087
202203 997.546 287.504 1,145.732
202206 972.624 296.311 1,083.905
202209 954.014 296.808 1,061.386
202212 948.180 296.797 1,054.934
202303 901.919 301.836 986.713
202306 886.713 305.109 959.671
202309 911.988 307.789 978.431
202312 934.847 306.746 1,006.366
202403 952.947 312.332 1,007.503
202406 1,054.332 314.175 1,108.154
202409 1,211.059 315.301 1,268.335
202412 1,249.402 315.605 1,307.231
202503 1,278.717 319.799 1,320.357
202506 1,243.957 322.561 1,273.467
202509 1,237.154 324.800 1,257.772
202512 1,239.821 324.054 1,263.385
202603 1,265.212 330.213 1,265.212

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 2.03 mean?
Ingredion (MEX:INGR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 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 Ingredion and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 2.42. Over the past decade, Ingredion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.76 to 4.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #903 out of 1445 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62.5%.
Is Ingredion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ingredion's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.76 to a high of 4.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Ingredion's value of 2.03 is 62.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #903 out of 1445 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ingredion has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingredion's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LW and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ingredion ranks #903 out of 1445 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ingredion in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Ingredion's value of 2.03 is 62.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ingredion's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.76 to 4.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.42 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Ingredion 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. Ingredion's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 is 62.4% 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 Ingredion 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. Ingredion's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03, which is 16% 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 Ingredion stock overvalued right now?
Ingredion (MEX:INGR) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,691.53, compared to a current price of MXN2,345.00 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.42 and 62.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.25. Ingredion's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ingredion (MEX:INGR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 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 Ingredion (MEX:INGR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingredion stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,345.00 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,691.53.

Key valuation signals for MEX:INGR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.03 (16% below median its 10-year median of 2.42)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,691.53 vs. price of MXN2,345.00 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 62.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#903 of 1445)

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


Ingredion Business Description

Address 5 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, IL, USA, 60154
Ingredion is an ingredients provider for the food, beverage, brewing, and animal nutrition industries. The company processes corn, tapioca, potatoes, stevia, grains, fruits, gums, and vegetables into value-added ingredients. The company sells specialty ingredients that include starch-based texturizers and natural alternative sweeteners such as stevia. Ingredion also sells commodity ingredients that include sweeteners, such as high-fructose corn syrup, and starches, such as those used for sustainable packaging, as well as plant-based proteins. The company plans to acquire Tate & Lyle in an all-cash deal that should close in 2027.
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