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Five BelowMIL:1FIVE 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.98 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 14.27. GuruFocus rates MIL:1FIVE with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €162.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 810 Retail - Cyclical companies, Five Below ranks worse than 92.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Five Below's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1FIVE'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.41 Med: 14.27 Max: 33.83
Current: 9.2
During the past years, Five Below's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 33.83. The lowest was 3.41. And the median was 14.27.
MIL:1FIVE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 92.84% of 810
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.255
vs MIL:1FIVE: 9.20
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.
Five Below's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €35.755. 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 €17.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.
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Five Below (MIL:1FIVE) 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.
Five Below Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Five Below Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Five Below'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.
MIL:1FIVE vs GME, MUSA, BBWI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Five Below'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.
Five Below Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Five Below's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Five Below's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Five Below 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.
Five Below's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 8.98 mean?
Five Below (MIL:1FIVE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.98 as of Jul. 17, 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 Five Below and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 14.27. Over the past decade, Five Below's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.41 to 33.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Five Below ranks #752 out of 810 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is Five Below's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Five Below's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.98 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 14.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.41 to a high of 33.83. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Five Below's value of 8.98 is 615.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Five Below ranks #752 out of 810 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Five Below has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Five Below's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GME and MUSA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Five Below ranks #752 out of 810 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Five Below in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Five Below's value of 8.98 is 615.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Five Below's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.41 to 33.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.27 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Five Below 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.26, based on 810 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. Five Below's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.98 is 615.5% 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 Five Below and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical 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. Five Below's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.98, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 14.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Five Below stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five Below (MIL:1FIVE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €162.07, compared to a current price of €159.40 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.98, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 14.27 and 615.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.26. Five Below's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Five Below (MIL:1FIVE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.98 as of Jul. 17, 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 Five Below (MIL:1FIVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Five Below stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €159.40 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €162.07.
GuruFocus considers Five Below to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1FIVE:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.98 (37% below median its 10-year median of 14.27)
GF Value™: €162.07 vs. price of €159.40 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 615.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#752 of 810)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1FIVE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Five Below Inc is a specialty value retailer offering a broad range of trend-right, high-quality products loved by the kid and the kid in all of customers. The Company's edited assortment of products includes select brands and licensed merchandise. The Company also sells its merchandise on the internet, through the Company's e-commerce website and mobile app, offering home delivery and the option to buy online and pick up in store. Additionally, the Company sells merchandise through on-demand third-party delivery services to enable its customers to shop online and receive convenient delivery. It derives revenue from sales of the Company's merchandise to customers.
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