SMLKF (Synlait Milk) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.19 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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SMLKF Synlait Milk Ltd SMLKF
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What is Synlait Milk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Synlait Milk SMLKF 30 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates SMLKF with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.85. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,442 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Synlait Milk ranks better than 97.36% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Synlait Milk's current share price is $0.971. Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul25 was $5.16. Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.19.

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

SMLKF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08   Med: 0.24   Max: 1.41
Current: 0.12

During the past 13 years, Synlait Milk's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.41. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.24.

SMLKF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
97.36% of 1442 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.245 vs SMLKF: 0.12

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.

Synlait Milk's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jul25 was $0.784. 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 $5.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul25.

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Synlait Milk  (OTCPK:SMLKF) 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.


Synlait Milk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Synlait Milk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Synlait Milk'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.

Synlait Milk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Synlait Milk Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Synlait Milk 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 0.09 0.00 0.19 0.00

SMLKF vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Synlait Milk'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.


Synlait Milk Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Synlait Milk 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.

Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.971/5.16
=0.19

* 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.

Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul25 is calculated as:

For example, Synlait Milk's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jul25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jul25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jul25)
=0.784/134.8421*134.8421
=0.784

Current CPI (Jul25) = 134.8421.

Synlait Milk Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 1.213 100.813 1.622
201707 1.614 102.731 2.118
201807 1.609 104.684 2.073
201907 1.835 106.218 2.330
202007 2.230 107.751 2.791
202107 2.451 113.067 2.923
202207 2.121 121.245 2.359
202307 2.253 128.095 2.372
202407 1.669 130.855 1.720
202507 0.784 134.842 0.784

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 0.19 mean?
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.19 as of Jul. 15, 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 Synlait Milk and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #38 out of 1442 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Synlait Milk's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.19 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 1.41. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Synlait Milk's value of 0.19 is 84.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #38 out of 1442 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Synlait Milk ranks #38 out of 1442 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Synlait Milk in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Synlait Milk's value of 0.19 is 84.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Synlait Milk's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Synlait Milk 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 1.25, based on 1,442 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. Synlait Milk's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.19 is 84.7% 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 Synlait Milk and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synlait Milk's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Synlait Milk (SMLKF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.19. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.85, compared to a current price of $0.97 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 84.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.25. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 4 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19 as of Jul. 15, 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 Synlait Milk (SMLKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.97 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.85.

Key valuation signals for SMLKF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.19 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.24)
  • GF Value™: $0.85 vs. price of $0.97 (14.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#38 of 1442)

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


Synlait Milk Business Description

Address 1028 Heslerton Road, RD13, Rakaia, STL, NZL, 7783
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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