Avery Dennison (STU:AV3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.21 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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STU:AV3 Avery Dennison Corp STU:AV3
85 GF Score
Price €147.00
GF Value €179.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Avery Dennison Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Avery Dennison STU:AV3 -2.71% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.21 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 8.64. GuruFocus rates STU:AV3 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €179.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Packaging & Containers companies, Avery Dennison ranks worse than 97.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), Avery Dennison's current share price is €147.00. Avery Dennison's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €20.39. Avery Dennison's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.21.

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

STU:AV3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.26   Med: 8.64   Max: 14.72
Current: 7.28

During the past years, Avery Dennison's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.72. The lowest was 4.26. And the median was 8.64.

STU:AV3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.12% of 313 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.09 vs STU:AV3: 7.28

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.

Avery Dennison's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €26.359. 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 €20.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Avery Dennison  (STU:AV3) 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.


Avery Dennison Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Avery Dennison Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avery Dennison'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.

Avery Dennison Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Avery Dennison Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Avery Dennison Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 8.32 7.52 8.31 7.62 6.96

STU:AV3 vs CCK, BALL, SON: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Avery Dennison'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.


Avery Dennison Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Avery Dennison's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Avery Dennison 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.

Avery Dennison's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=147.00/20.39
=7.21

* 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.

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

For example, Avery Dennison'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)
=26.359/333.9520*333.9520
=26.359

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Avery Dennison Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.413 241.428 14.404
201612 9.935 241.432 13.742
201703 10.693 243.801 14.647
201706 10.772 244.955 14.686
201709 10.810 246.819 14.626
201712 10.045 246.524 13.607
201803 10.041 249.554 13.437
201806 9.984 251.989 13.231
201809 10.313 252.439 13.643
201812 9.909 251.233 13.172
201903 10.401 254.202 13.664
201906 11.164 256.143 14.555
201909 11.487 256.759 14.940
201912 12.998 256.974 16.892
202003 12.745 258.115 16.490
202006 12.918 257.797 16.734
202009 13.578 260.280 17.421
202012 14.679 260.474 18.820
202103 15.999 264.877 20.171
202106 17.046 271.696 20.952
202109 18.462 274.310 22.476
202112 20.617 278.802 24.695
202203 21.395 287.504 24.851
202206 22.517 296.311 25.377
202209 24.992 296.808 28.120
202212 23.740 296.797 26.712
202303 23.605 301.836 26.117
202306 23.063 305.109 25.243
202309 24.003 307.789 26.043
202312 24.241 306.746 26.391
202403 25.158 312.332 26.899
202406 26.371 314.175 28.031
202409 26.813 315.301 28.399
202412 27.672 315.605 29.281
202503 25.559 319.799 26.690
202506 24.458 322.561 25.322
202509 24.293 324.800 24.978
202512 24.907 324.054 25.668
202603 25.957 330.213 26.251
202606 26.359 333.952 26.359

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 7.21 mean?
Avery Dennison (STU:AV3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.21 as of Aug. 02, 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 Avery Dennison and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 8.64. Over the past decade, Avery Dennison's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.26 to 14.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Avery Dennison ranks #304 out of 313 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 97.1%.
Is Avery Dennison's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Avery Dennison's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.21 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 8.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.26 to a high of 14.72. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09. Avery Dennison's value of 7.21 is 561.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avery Dennison ranks #304 out of 313 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Avery Dennison has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avery Dennison's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CCK and BALL?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Avery Dennison ranks #304 out of 313 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Avery Dennison in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09. Avery Dennison's value of 7.21 is 561.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Avery Dennison's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.26 to 14.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.64 vs. the industry median of 1.09, Avery Dennison 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.09, based on 313 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. Avery Dennison's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.21 is 561.5% 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 Avery Dennison and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avery Dennison's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.21, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 8.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avery Dennison stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avery Dennison (STU:AV3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €179.33, compared to a current price of €147.00 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.21, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 8.64 and 561.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.09. Avery Dennison's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Avery Dennison (STU:AV3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.21 as of Aug. 02, 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 Avery Dennison (STU:AV3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avery Dennison stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €147.00 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of €179.33. GuruFocus considers Avery Dennison to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:AV3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.21 (17% below median its 10-year median of 8.64)
  • GF Value™: €179.33 vs. price of €147.00 (18% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 561.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#304 of 313)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AV3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Avery Dennison Business Description

Other Exchanges AVY:USA0HJR:UKAVY:Argentina
Address 8080 Norton Parkway, Mentor, OH, USA, 44060
Avery Dennison Corp provides materials science and digital identification solutions, offering labeling and functional materials, RFID inlays and tags, software connecting physical and digital, and products that enhance packaging and customer experience. Serving industries including retail, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food, pharmaceuticals, and automotive it operates through two reportable segments: Materials Group, which manufactures and sells pressure-sensitive label materials, graphics, reflective products, performance tapes, and other adhesive solutions, and earns the majority of revenue; and Solutions Group, which provides brand and price tickets, tags, labels with RFID inlays, and related services, supplies, and equipment.
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