Kesko Oyj (MIL:1KESK) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.99 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — Near Median

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MIL:1KESK Kesko Oyj MIL:1KESK
53 GF Score
Price €21.34
GF Value €21.73
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Kesko Oyj Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kesko Oyj MIL:1KESK 53 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.99 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 2.87. GuruFocus rates MIL:1KESK with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 232 Retail - Defensive companies, Kesko Oyj ranks worse than 68.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Kesko Oyj's current share price is €21.34. Kesko Oyj's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.13. Kesko Oyj's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.99.

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

MIL:1KESK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91   Med: 2.87   Max: 6.06
Current: 3.21

During the past years, Kesko Oyj's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.06. The lowest was 1.91. And the median was 2.87.

MIL:1KESK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
68.1% of 232 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.635 vs MIL:1KESK: 3.21

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.

Kesko Oyj's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €6.647. 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 €7.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Kesko Oyj  (MIL:1KESK) 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.


Kesko Oyj Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kesko Oyj Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kesko Oyj'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.

Kesko Oyj Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kesko Oyj Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Kesko Oyj Quarterly Data
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MIL:1KESK vs KR, SFM, ACI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Kesko Oyj'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.


Kesko Oyj Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kesko Oyj's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kesko Oyj 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.

Kesko Oyj's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=21.34/7.13
=2.99

* 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.

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

For example, Kesko Oyj'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)
=6.647/125.3800*125.3800
=6.647

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 125.3800.

Kesko Oyj Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 5.210 100.540 6.497
201612 5.110 101.020 6.342
201703 5.245 100.910 6.517
201706 5.044 101.140 6.253
201709 5.223 101.320 6.463
201712 4.943 101.510 6.105
201803 5.381 101.730 6.632
201806 4.966 102.320 6.085
201809 5.193 102.600 6.346
201812 4.833 102.710 5.900
201903 4.948 102.870 6.031
201906 4.610 103.360 5.592
201909 4.923 103.540 5.961
201912 5.111 103.650 6.183
202003 5.022 103.490 6.084
202006 4.677 103.320 5.676
202009 5.147 103.710 6.222
202012 5.518 103.890 6.659
202103 5.780 104.870 6.910
202106 5.465 105.360 6.503
202109 5.897 106.290 6.956
202112 6.370 107.490 7.430
202203 6.646 110.950 7.510
202206 6.018 113.570 6.644
202209 6.605 114.920 7.206
202212 6.899 117.320 7.373
202303 5.878 119.750 6.154
202306 6.204 120.690 6.445
202309 6.620 121.280 6.844
202312 6.935 121.540 7.154
202403 5.990 122.360 6.138
202406 6.270 122.230 6.432
202409 6.606 122.260 6.775
202412 6.840 122.390 7.007
202503 6.140 123.010 6.258
202506 6.340 122.530 6.487
202509 6.735 122.880 6.872
202512 7.027 122.670 7.182
202603 6.311 124.670 6.347
202606 6.647 125.380 6.647

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 2.99 mean?
Kesko Oyj (MIL:1KESK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.99 as of Jul. 29, 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 Kesko Oyj and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.87. Over the past decade, Kesko Oyj's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.91 to 6.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Kesko Oyj ranks #158 out of 232 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Kesko Oyj's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kesko Oyj's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.99 is near median its 10-year median of 2.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 6.06. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Kesko Oyj's value of 2.99 is 82.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kesko Oyj ranks #158 out of 232 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kesko Oyj has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kesko Oyj's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kesko Oyj ranks #158 out of 232 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kesko Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64. Kesko Oyj's value of 2.99 is 82.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kesko Oyj's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.91 to 6.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.87 vs. the industry median of 1.64, Kesko Oyj 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 1.64, based on 232 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. Kesko Oyj's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.99 is 82.9% 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 Kesko Oyj and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kesko Oyj's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kesko Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kesko Oyj (MIL:1KESK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.73, compared to a current price of €21.34 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.87 and 82.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.64. Kesko Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Kesko Oyj (MIL:1KESK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.99 as of Jul. 29, 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 Kesko Oyj (MIL:1KESK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kesko Oyj stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €21.34 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.73. GuruFocus considers Kesko Oyj to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1KESK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.99 (near median its 10-year median of 2.87)
  • GF Value™: €21.73 vs. price of €21.34 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#158 of 232)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1KESK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kesko Oyj Business Description

Address Tyopajankatu 12, Helsinki, FIN, 00580
Kesko Oyj is a Finland-based retail conglomerate that operates in three divisions: Grocery, Building and Technical, and Car. The Grocery segment provides the customers with K-food retailers running their locally tailored stores, acting in a chain business model. Chains include K-Citymarket, K-Supermarket, K-Market, and Neste K. The Building and Technical Sector produces construction materials, leisure athletic goods, and infrastructure tools and operates out of Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, both in digital and brick-and-mortar stores. The Car division acts as an importer and leaser for various European car brands, including Volkswagen, SEAT, Audi, and Porsche as well as a seller of used cars online and in-store. The Grocery segment in Finland produces the maximum revenue.
53GF Score

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