JB Foods (SGX:BEW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.01 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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SGX:BEW JB Foods Ltd SGX:BEW
82 GF Score
Price S$0.78
GF Value S$1.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is JB Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

JB Foods SGX:BEW 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates SGX:BEW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of S$1.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,269 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, JB Foods ranks better than 59.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-09), JB Foods's current share price is S$0.775. JB Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was S$0.77. JB Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.01.

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

SGX:BEW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67   Med: 0.85   Max: 1.5
Current: 0.98

During the past 13 years, JB Foods's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.50. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 0.85.

SGX:BEW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
59.81% of 1269 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs SGX:BEW: 0.98

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.

JB Foods's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was S$1.040. 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 S$0.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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JB Foods  (SGX:BEW) 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.


JB Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


JB Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JB Foods'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.

JB Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

JB Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.27 1.02 0.73 0.76 0.88

JB Foods Semi-Annual Data
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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 0.00 0.76 0.00 0.00 0.88

SGX:BEW vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, JB Foods'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.


JB Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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JB Foods 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.

JB Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.775/0.77
=1.01

* 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.

JB Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, JB Foods's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=1.04/330.2130*330.2130
=1.040

Current CPI (Mar26) = 330.2130.

JB Foods Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 0.370 236.525 0.517
201612 0.397 241.432 0.543
201712 0.424 246.524 0.568
201812 0.550 251.233 0.723
201912 0.631 256.974 0.811
202012 0.686 260.474 0.870
202112 0.748 278.802 0.886
202212 0.798 296.797 0.888
202312 0.776 306.746 0.835
202603 1.040 330.213 1.040

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 1.01 mean?
JB Foods (SGX:BEW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.01 as of Sep. 09, 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 JB Foods and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, JB Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, JB Foods ranks #510 out of 1269 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is JB Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
JB Foods' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.01 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 1.50. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. JB Foods' value of 1.01 is 20.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JB Foods ranks #510 out of 1269 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JB Foods has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JB Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, JB Foods ranks #510 out of 1269 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts JB Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. JB Foods' value of 1.01 is 20.5% below this benchmark. Historically, JB Foods' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.67 to 1.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 1.27, JB Foods 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 1,269 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. JB Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.01 is 20.5% 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 JB Foods 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. JB Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JB Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Foods (SGX:BEW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$1.07, compared to a current price of S$0.78 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 20.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.27. JB Foods' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 JB Foods (SGX:BEW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01 as of Sep. 09, 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 JB Foods (SGX:BEW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JB Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of S$0.78 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$1.07. GuruFocus considers JB Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SGX:BEW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.01 (19% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
  • GF Value™: S$1.07 vs. price of S$0.78 (27.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#510 of 1269)

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


JB Foods Business Description

Address Lot CP1, Jalan Tanjung A/6, Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas, Gelang Patah, JHR, MYS, 81560
JB Foods Ltd produces cocoa products. The company's products include cocoa powder, cocoa mass, and cocoa butter. The group's products are sold under the 'JB COCOA' brand name to the international customer base, ranging from international trade houses to end users such as food and beverage and confectionery manufacturers. The Group's key customers include Nestle Group, Mondelez Group, Mars Group, Hershey's Group, Itochu Corporation, Theobroma B.V., General Cocoa Company Inc., Olam Europe Limited, etc. The group operates in only one business segment, which is the production and sale of cocoa ingredients products. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from Singapore.
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