MLKN (MillerKnoll) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.29 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 62% Below Median

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MLKN MillerKnoll Inc MLKN
70 GF Score
Price $23.45
GF Value $23.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is MillerKnoll Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

MillerKnoll MLKN +0.47% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 3.37. GuruFocus rates MLKN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 324 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, MillerKnoll ranks worse than 54.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), MillerKnoll's current share price is $23.45. MillerKnoll's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $18.23. MillerKnoll's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.29.

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

MLKN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.81   Med: 3.37   Max: 8.92
Current: 1.28

During the past years, MillerKnoll's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.92. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 3.37.

MLKN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.01% of 324 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.185 vs MLKN: 1.28

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.

MillerKnoll's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $19.692. 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 $18.23 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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MillerKnoll  (NAS:MLKN) 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.


MillerKnoll Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


MillerKnoll Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MillerKnoll'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.

MillerKnoll Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

MillerKnoll Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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MillerKnoll Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 1.01 1.24 0.92 1.14 0.89

MLKN vs LEG, LZB, TILE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, MillerKnoll'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.


MillerKnoll Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MillerKnoll's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MillerKnoll 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=23.45/18.23
=1.29

* 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.

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

For example, MillerKnoll's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=19.692/335.1230*335.1230
=19.692

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

MillerKnoll Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 9.140 240.849 12.718
201611 9.488 241.353 13.174
201702 9.718 243.603 13.369
201705 9.838 244.733 13.472
201708 10.180 245.519 13.895
201711 10.569 246.669 14.359
201802 11.010 248.991 14.819
201805 11.220 251.588 14.945
201808 11.348 252.146 15.082
201811 11.633 252.038 15.468
201902 12.152 252.776 16.111
201905 12.233 256.092 16.008
201908 12.617 256.558 16.481
201911 14.297 257.208 18.628
202002 14.235 258.678 18.442
202005 10.937 256.394 14.295
202008 12.672 259.918 16.339
202011 13.537 260.229 17.433
202102 14.408 263.014 18.358
202105 14.578 269.195 18.148
202108 19.471 273.567 23.852
202111 18.965 277.948 22.866
202202 19.207 283.716 22.687
202205 18.821 292.296 21.579
202208 18.196 296.171 20.589
202211 18.971 297.711 21.355
202302 18.960 300.840 21.121
202305 18.925 304.127 20.854
202308 19.116 307.026 20.865
202311 19.440 307.051 21.217
202402 19.389 310.326 20.938
202405 19.681 314.069 21.000
202408 19.220 314.796 20.461
202411 19.154 315.493 20.346
202502 18.514 319.082 19.445
202505 18.816 321.465 19.615
202508 18.970 323.976 19.623
202511 19.043 324.122 19.689
202602 19.531 326.785 20.029
202605 19.692 335.123 19.692

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 1.29 mean?
MillerKnoll (MLKN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 as of Aug. 18, 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 MillerKnoll and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 3.37. Over the past decade, MillerKnoll's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 8.92. According to the industry distribution chart, MillerKnoll ranks #175 out of 324 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is MillerKnoll's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
MillerKnoll's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 3.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 8.92. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. MillerKnoll's value of 1.29 is 8.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MillerKnoll ranks #175 out of 324 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MillerKnoll has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MillerKnoll's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LEG and LZB?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, MillerKnoll ranks #175 out of 324 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places MillerKnoll in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19. MillerKnoll's value of 1.29 is 8.9% above this benchmark. Historically, MillerKnoll's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.81 to 8.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.37 vs. the industry median of 1.19, MillerKnoll 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 1.19, based on 324 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. MillerKnoll's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 is 8.9% 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 MillerKnoll and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MillerKnoll's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 3.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MillerKnoll stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MillerKnoll (MLKN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.04, compared to a current price of $23.45 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 3.37 and 8.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.19. MillerKnoll's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 MillerKnoll (MLKN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 18, 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 MillerKnoll (MLKN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MillerKnoll stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.45 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.04. GuruFocus considers MillerKnoll to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MLKN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.29 (62% below median its 10-year median of 3.37)
  • GF Value™: $23.04 vs. price of $23.45 (1.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#175 of 324)

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


MillerKnoll Business Description

Other Exchanges MHR:Germany
Address 855 East Main Avenue, P.O. Box 302, Zeeland, MI, USA, 49464
MillerKnoll Inc, formerly Herman Miller Inc researches, designs, manufactures, sells, and distributes interior furnishings across the globe. The Company has three reportable segments: Americas Contract, International Contract, and Global Retail. The company's products are sold through a variety of sources, including owned and independent contract furniture dealers, direct customer sales, owned and independent retailers, direct-mail catalogs, and the company's online stores. The independent retailer division generates the majority of the firm's overall sales.
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