PZCUY (PZ Cussons) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.84 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 52% Below Median

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PZCUY PZ Cussons PLC PZCUY
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Price $1.51
GF Value $1.32
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What is PZ Cussons Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

PZ Cussons PZCUY 49 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 1.74. GuruFocus rates PZCUY with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.32. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,439 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PZ Cussons ranks better than 60.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), PZ Cussons's current share price is $1.51. PZ Cussons's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in May25 was $1.80. PZ Cussons's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.84.

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

PZCUY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 1.74   Max: 3.41
Current: 0.96

During the past 13 years, PZ Cussons's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.41. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.74.

PZCUY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.46% of 1439 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs PZCUY: 0.96

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.

PZ Cussons's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in May25 was $1.396. 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 $1.80 for the trailing ten years ended in May25.

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PZ Cussons  (OTCPK:PZCUY) 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.


PZ Cussons Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


PZ Cussons Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PZ Cussons'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.

PZ Cussons Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

PZ Cussons Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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PZ Cussons Semi-Annual Data
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PZCUY vs PG, CL, KVUE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, PZ Cussons'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.


PZ Cussons Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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PZ Cussons 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.

PZ Cussons's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.51/1.80
=0.84

* 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.

PZ Cussons's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in May25 is calculated as:

For example, PZ Cussons's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in May25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May25 (Change)*Current CPI (May25)
=1.396/138.0000*138.0000
=1.396

Current CPI (May25) = 138.0000.

PZ Cussons Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 3.408 100.800 4.666
201705 2.616 103.500 3.488
201805 2.737 105.900 3.567
201905 2.531 107.900 3.237
202005 2.271 108.600 2.886
202105 2.340 111.000 2.909
202205 2.538 119.700 2.926
202305 2.359 129.100 2.522
202405 1.460 132.700 1.518
202505 1.396 138.000 1.396

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 0.84 mean?
PZ Cussons (PZCUY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 as of Jul. 25, 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 PZ Cussons and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 1.74. Over the past decade, PZ Cussons' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 3.41. According to the industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #569 out of 1439 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is PZ Cussons' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
PZ Cussons' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 3.41. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. PZ Cussons' value of 0.84 is 33.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #569 out of 1439 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PZ Cussons has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PZ Cussons' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #569 out of 1439 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts PZ Cussons in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. PZ Cussons' value of 0.84 is 33.9% below this benchmark. Historically, PZ Cussons' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 3.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.74 vs. the industry median of 1.27, PZ Cussons 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 1.27, based on 1,439 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. PZ Cussons's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 is 33.9% 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 PZ Cussons and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PZ Cussons's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PZ Cussons stock overvalued right now?
PZ Cussons (PZCUY) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.32, compared to a current price of $1.51 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 1.74 and 33.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.27. PZ Cussons' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 PZ Cussons (PZCUY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Jul. 25, 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 PZ Cussons (PZCUY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.51 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.32.

Key valuation signals for PZCUY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.84 (52% below median its 10-year median of 1.74)
  • GF Value™: $1.32 vs. price of $1.51 (14.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#569 of 1439)

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


PZ Cussons Business Description

Other Exchanges PZCl:UKPZC:UK1ZQ:Germany
Address 3500 Aviator Way, Manchester Business Park, Manchester, GBR, M22 5TG
PZ Cussons PLC is a household and personal-care company. Its main business categories are personal care and beauty, home care, food and nutrition, and electricals. The principal activities of the Group are the manufacture and distribution of soaps, detergents, toiletries, beauty products, pharmaceuticals, electrical goods, edible oils, fats and spreads, and nutritional products. The geographical segments of the company are Europe and the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Central regions. The company derives its maximum revenue from Europe and the Americas.
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