TSN (Tyson Foods) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.20 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 49% Below Median

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TSN Tyson Foods Inc TSN
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Price $60.65
GF Value $60.03
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Tyson Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Tyson Foods TSN -0.64% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 2.37. GuruFocus rates TSN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,432 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Tyson Foods ranks better than 51.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Tyson Foods's current share price is $60.65. Tyson Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $50.73. Tyson Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.20.

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

TSN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04   Med: 2.37   Max: 4.25
Current: 1.2

During the past years, Tyson Foods's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.25. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 2.37.

TSN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.96% of 1432 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs TSN: 1.20

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.

Tyson Foods's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $51.396. 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 $50.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Tyson Foods  (NYSE:TSN) 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.


Tyson Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Tyson Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tyson 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.

Tyson Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Tyson Foods Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Tyson Foods 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 1.34 1.15 1.10 1.19 1.26

TSN vs BG, CALM, AGRO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Tyson 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.


Tyson Foods Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Tyson 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=60.65/50.73
=1.20

* 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.

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

For example, Tyson Foods'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)
=51.396/330.2130*330.2130
=51.396

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Tyson Foods Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 26.645 241.018 36.506
201609 26.615 241.428 36.403
201612 26.754 241.432 36.592
201703 27.278 243.801 36.946
201706 28.159 244.955 37.960
201709 28.644 246.819 38.322
201712 32.529 246.524 43.572
201803 33.013 249.554 43.683
201806 33.957 251.989 44.498
201809 34.981 252.439 45.758
201812 35.938 251.233 47.236
201903 36.794 254.202 47.796
201906 38.192 256.143 49.236
201909 38.115 256.759 49.019
201912 39.500 256.974 50.758
202003 39.660 258.115 50.738
202006 40.789 257.797 52.247
202009 41.792 260.280 53.021
202012 42.875 260.474 54.354
202103 43.673 264.877 54.446
202106 45.394 271.696 55.171
202109 48.556 274.310 58.451
202112 50.772 278.802 60.134
202203 52.590 287.504 60.402
202206 53.820 296.311 59.978
202209 54.728 296.808 60.887
202212 55.212 296.797 61.428
202303 54.551 301.836 59.680
202306 52.815 305.109 57.161
202309 50.935 307.789 54.646
202312 50.839 306.746 54.728
202403 50.808 312.332 53.717
202406 50.800 314.175 53.393
202409 51.682 315.301 54.126
202412 51.946 315.605 54.350
202503 51.651 319.799 53.333
202506 51.545 322.561 52.768
202509 51.231 324.800 52.085
202512 51.190 324.054 52.163
202603 51.396 330.213 51.396

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 1.20 mean?
Tyson Foods (TSN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 as of Jul. 30, 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 Tyson Foods and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 2.37. Over the past decade, Tyson Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 4.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #688 out of 1432 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Tyson Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Tyson Foods' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 2.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 4.25. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Tyson Foods' value of 1.20 is 4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #688 out of 1432 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tyson Foods has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tyson Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BG and CALM?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Tyson Foods ranks #688 out of 1432 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Tyson Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Tyson Foods' value of 1.20 is 4% below this benchmark. Historically, Tyson Foods' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 4.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Tyson 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 1.25, based on 1,432 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. Tyson Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 is 4% 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 Tyson Foods 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. Tyson Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tyson Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tyson Foods (TSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.03, compared to a current price of $60.65 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.25. Tyson Foods' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Tyson Foods (TSN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Jul. 30, 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 Tyson Foods (TSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tyson Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $60.65 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.03. GuruFocus considers Tyson Foods to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.20 (49% below median its 10-year median of 2.37)
  • GF Value™: $60.03 vs. price of $60.65 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#688 of 1432)

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


Tyson Foods Business Description

Address 2200 West Don Tyson Parkway, Springdale, AR, USA, 72762-6999
Tyson Foods is a protein-focused food producer, selling raw chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods. Chicken and beef are its two largest segments, composing about 40% and 30% of sales, respectively. Prepared foods constituted 18% of fiscal 2025 sales and include brands like Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, and Sara Lee. However, most of these are in product categories rife with competition where Tyson does not have a massive market share lead. Tyson sells some products overseas, but the international segment accounts for just 4% of total revenue. The company is an active acquirer, with more recent years' purchases focused on international and food-service markets.
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