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H & M Hennes & Mauritz ABWAR:HANM 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 4.51. GuruFocus rates WAR:HANM with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of zł50.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks worse than 90.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:HANM'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.79 Med: 4.51 Max: 7.99
Current: 4.69
During the past years, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.99. The lowest was 2.79. And the median was 4.51.
WAR:HANM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 90.55% of 635
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.94
vs WAR:HANM: 4.69
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.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was zł8.491. 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 zł11.82 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.
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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (WAR:HANM) 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.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB'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.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
WAR:HANM vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB'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.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB 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.
* 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.
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 5.42 mean?
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (WAR:HANM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.42 as of Sep. 04, 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 4.51. Over the past decade, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.79 to 7.99. According to the industry distribution chart, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks #575 out of 635 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.42 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 4.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.79 to a high of 7.99. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's value of 5.42 is 476.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks #575 out of 635 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB ranks #575 out of 635 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's value of 5.42 is 476.6% above this benchmark. Historically, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.79 to 7.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.51 vs. the industry median of 0.94, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.94, based on 635 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. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.42 is 476.6% 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 4.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (WAR:HANM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł50.14, compared to a current price of zł64.06 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 4.51 and 476.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.94. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (WAR:HANM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42 as of Sep. 04, 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (WAR:HANM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł64.06 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł50.14.
GuruFocus considers H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:HANM:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.42 (20% above median its 10-year median of 4.51)
GF Value™: zł50.14 vs. price of zł64.06 (27.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 476.6% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#575 of 635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:HANM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The H&M Group is a global multi-brand fashion conglomerate founded in 1947. Its flagship brand, H&M, generates the majority of the group's revenue, while ARKET, COS, and the secondhand platform Sellpy represent key sources of future growth. Geographically, 34% of group revenues are generated in Western Europe, followed by North and South America at 23%, and both Southern Europe and Asia, Oceania, and Africa at 13% each. The Nordic region accounts for approximately 9% of total sales.The company operates 4,101 stores (3,660 attributable to H&M brand) across 81 markets worldwide, the majority of which are leased. Online sales contributed slightly above 30% of total group revenue in financial 2025 .
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