HNI (STU:HO9) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.54 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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STU:HO9 HNI Corp STU:HO9
81 GF Score
Price €37.60
GF Value €51.98
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is HNI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

HNI STU:HO9 +2.73% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.54 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 3.11. GuruFocus rates STU:HO9 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.98 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 337 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, HNI ranks worse than 74.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), HNI's current share price is €37.60. HNI's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.78. HNI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.54.

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

STU:HO9' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75   Med: 3.11   Max: 5.37
Current: 2.51

During the past years, HNI's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.37. The lowest was 1.75. And the median was 3.11.

STU:HO9's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.18% of 337 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 1.2 vs STU:HO9: 2.51

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.

HNI's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €21.310. 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 €14.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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HNI  (STU:HO9) 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.


HNI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


HNI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HNI'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.

HNI Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

HNI Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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HNI Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.79 3.05 2.87 2.54 1.95

STU:HO9 vs WHR, TILE, LZB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

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


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

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

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


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HNI 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=37.60/14.78
=2.54

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=21.31/330.2130*330.2130
=21.310

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

HNI Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 10.121 241.018 13.867
201609 10.483 241.428 14.338
201612 10.766 241.432 14.725
201703 10.591 243.801 14.345
201706 9.979 244.955 13.452
201709 9.572 246.819 12.806
201712 10.020 246.524 13.422
201803 9.571 249.554 12.664
201806 10.271 251.989 13.459
201809 10.807 252.439 14.137
201812 11.354 251.233 14.923
201903 11.128 254.202 14.455
201906 10.923 256.143 14.082
201909 11.874 256.759 15.271
201912 12.340 256.974 15.857
202003 11.700 258.115 14.968
202006 11.502 257.797 14.733
202009 11.394 260.280 14.455
202012 11.308 260.474 14.336
202103 11.909 264.877 14.847
202106 12.002 271.696 14.587
202109 12.282 274.310 14.785
202112 12.254 278.802 14.514
202203 12.462 287.504 14.313
202206 12.856 296.311 14.327
202209 14.799 296.808 16.465
202212 14.057 296.797 15.640
202303 13.726 301.836 15.016
202306 14.177 305.109 15.343
202309 14.902 307.789 15.988
202312 14.887 306.746 16.026
202403 15.007 312.332 15.866
202406 15.526 314.175 16.319
202409 15.957 315.301 16.712
202412 16.998 315.605 17.785
202503 15.967 319.799 16.487
202506 15.351 322.561 15.715
202509 15.535 324.800 15.794
202512 21.986 324.054 22.404
202603 21.310 330.213 21.310

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 2.54 mean?
HNI (STU:HO9) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.54 as of Jul. 28, 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 HNI and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 3.11. Over the past decade, HNI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.75 to 5.37. According to the industry distribution chart, HNI ranks #250 out of 337 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is HNI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
HNI's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.54 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 3.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 5.37. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. HNI's value of 2.54 is 111.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HNI ranks #250 out of 337 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HNI has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HNI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WHR and TILE?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, HNI ranks #250 out of 337 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places HNI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. HNI's value of 2.54 is 111.7% above this benchmark. Historically, HNI's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.75 to 5.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.11 vs. the industry median of 1.20, HNI 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 1.20, based on 337 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. HNI's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.54 is 111.7% 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 HNI and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HNI's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.54, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 3.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HNI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HNI (STU:HO9) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.98, compared to a current price of €37.60 — trading 27.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.54, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 3.11 and 111.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 1.20. HNI's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 HNI (STU:HO9), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.54 as of Jul. 28, 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 HNI (STU:HO9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HNI stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €37.60 is trading 27.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €51.98. GuruFocus considers HNI to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:HO9:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.54 (18% below median its 10-year median of 3.11)
  • GF Value™: €51.98 vs. price of €37.60 (27.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 111.7% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#250 of 337)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HO9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HNI Business Description

Other Exchanges HNI:USA
Address 600 East Second Street, P.O. Box 1109, Muscatine, IA, USA, 52761-0071
HNI Corp is a provider of commercial furnishings and hearth products. Its two reportable segments are workplace furnishings and residential building products. The workplace furnishings segment includes furniture systems, seating, storage, tables, architectural products, ancillary products, and hospitality products. The residential building products segment includes various gas, wood, electric, and pellet-fueled fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, outdoor fire pits and fire tables, and accessories. The company's products are sold through independent dealers, distributors, eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, and retail outlets. A majority of the firm's revenue is generated from the Workplace furnishings segment. Geographically, it operates in the United States.
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