STZ (Constellation Brands) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.91 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 62% Below Median

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STZ Constellation Brands Inc STZ
63 GF Score
Price $123.62
GF Value $179.32
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Constellation Brands Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Constellation Brands STZ -1.10% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.91 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 5.09. GuruFocus rates STZ with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $179.32 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Constellation Brands ranks worse than 60.65% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Constellation Brands's current share price is $123.62. Constellation Brands's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $64.75. Constellation Brands's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.91.

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

STZ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.95   Med: 5.09   Max: 10.14
Current: 1.95

During the past years, Constellation Brands's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.14. The lowest was 1.95. And the median was 5.09.

STZ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
60.65% of 155 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 1.36 vs STZ: 1.95

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.

Constellation Brands's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $49.863. 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 $64.75 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Constellation Brands  (NYSE:STZ) 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.


Constellation Brands Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Constellation Brands Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Constellation Brands'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.

Constellation Brands Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Constellation Brands Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Constellation Brands Quarterly Data
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STZ vs TAP, SAM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Constellation Brands'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.


Constellation Brands Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Constellation Brands's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Constellation Brands 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.

Constellation Brands's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=123.62/64.752
=1.91

* 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.

Constellation Brands's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=49.863/335.1230*335.1230
=49.863

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Constellation Brands Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 36.082 240.849 50.205
201611 35.577 241.353 49.399
201702 35.809 243.603 49.262
201705 38.343 244.733 52.505
201708 41.115 245.519 56.120
201711 41.633 246.669 56.562
201802 42.290 248.991 56.919
201805 55.954 251.588 74.532
201808 61.650 252.146 81.938
201811 61.427 252.038 81.677
201902 67.941 252.776 90.074
201905 65.991 256.092 86.356
201908 61.830 256.558 80.764
201911 63.580 257.208 82.840
202002 65.485 258.678 84.837
202005 59.687 256.394 78.015
202008 62.699 259.918 80.840
202011 71.269 260.229 91.780
202102 72.690 263.014 92.619
202105 66.261 269.195 82.489
202108 61.923 273.567 75.856
202111 61.681 277.948 74.369
202202 64.307 283.716 75.959
202205 62.042 292.296 71.132
202208 53.311 296.171 60.322
202211 47.235 297.711 53.171
202302 47.674 300.840 53.107
202305 48.610 304.127 53.564
202308 53.049 307.026 57.904
202311 53.604 307.051 58.505
202402 55.031 310.326 59.428
202405 57.974 314.069 61.860
202408 44.938 314.796 47.840
202411 44.668 315.493 47.447
202502 40.040 319.082 42.053
202505 42.627 321.465 44.438
202508 44.490 323.976 46.021
202511 46.142 324.122 47.708
202602 48.543 326.785 49.782
202605 49.863 335.123 49.863

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 1.91 mean?
Constellation Brands (STZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.91 as of Sep. 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 Constellation Brands and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 5.09. Over the past decade, Constellation Brands' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.95 to 10.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Constellation Brands ranks #94 out of 155 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Constellation Brands' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Constellation Brands' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.91 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 5.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 10.14. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36. Constellation Brands' value of 1.91 is 40.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Constellation Brands ranks #94 out of 155 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Constellation Brands has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Constellation Brands' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TAP and SAM?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Constellation Brands ranks #94 out of 155 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Constellation Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36. Constellation Brands' value of 1.91 is 40.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Constellation Brands' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.95 to 10.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.09 vs. the industry median of 1.36, Constellation Brands 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 1.36, based on 155 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. Constellation Brands's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.91 is 40.4% 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 Constellation Brands and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Constellation Brands's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.91, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 5.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Constellation Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Constellation Brands (STZ) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $179.32, compared to a current price of $123.62 — trading 31.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.91, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 5.09 and 40.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 1.36. Constellation Brands' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Constellation Brands (STZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.91 as of Sep. 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 Constellation Brands (STZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Constellation Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $123.62 is trading 31.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $179.32. GuruFocus considers Constellation Brands to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STZ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.91 (62% below median its 10-year median of 5.09)
  • GF Value™: $179.32 vs. price of $123.62 (31.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#94 of 155)

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


Constellation Brands Business Description

Address 50 East Broad Street, Rochester, NY, USA, 14614
Constellation Brands is the largest provider of alcoholic beverages across the beer, wine, and spirits categories in the US, generating more than 90% of revenue from Mexican beer imports under top-selling brands such as Modelo and Corona. The rest of the business includes some remaining wine and spirits brands, categories where the company has pruned assets in recent years. With its exclusive rights tied to the Mexican beer brands effective only in the US, the firm has limited revenue exposure to international markets. Constellation owns a 10% stake in Canopy Growth, a medicinal and recreational cannabis producer in Canada, and has a 50/50 joint venture with glass manufacturer Owens-Illinois in Mexico.
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