Kernel Holding (WAR:KER) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.27 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 23% Below Median

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WAR:KER Kernel Holding SA WAR:KER
63 GF Score
Price zł19.56
GF Value zł12.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kernel Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kernel Holding WAR:KER 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.27 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates WAR:KER with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of zł12.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 217 Retail - Defensive companies, Kernel Holding ranks better than 94.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Kernel Holding's current share price is zł19.56. Kernel Holding's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł73.66. Kernel Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.27.

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

WAR:KER' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 0.35   Max: 1.14
Current: 0.28

During the past years, Kernel Holding's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.14. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.35.

WAR:KER's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
94.01% of 217 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs WAR:KER: 0.28

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.

Kernel Holding's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł28.606. 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 zł73.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kernel Holding  (WAR:KER) 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.


Kernel Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kernel Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kernel Holding'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.

Kernel Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kernel Holding Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.89 0.27 0.19 0.16 0.23

Kernel Holding 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 0.26 0.23 0.26 0.29 0.26

WAR:KER vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Kernel Holding'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.


Kernel Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kernel Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


WAR:KER
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Kernel Holding 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.

Kernel Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19.56/73.661
=0.27

* 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.

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

For example, Kernel Holding'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)
=28.606/330.2130*330.2130
=28.606

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Kernel Holding Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 49.567 241.018 67.911
201609 49.482 241.428 67.679
201612 56.483 241.432 77.253
201703 55.626 243.801 75.342
201706 52.388 244.955 70.622
201709 51.405 246.819 68.773
201712 48.285 246.524 64.677
201803 49.084 249.554 64.949
201806 53.806 251.989 70.509
201809 53.357 252.439 69.796
201812 57.902 251.233 76.105
201903 60.602 254.202 78.723
201906 61.259 256.143 78.974
201909 72.482 256.759 93.218
201912 67.292 256.974 86.471
202003 70.496 258.115 90.187
202006 70.334 257.797 90.091
202009 76.752 260.280 97.374
202012 79.009 260.474 100.163
202103 86.129 264.877 107.374
202106 94.356 271.696 114.678
202109 105.172 274.310 126.606
202112 111.220 278.802 131.729
202203 106.934 287.504 122.819
202206 97.909 296.311 109.111
202209 102.399 296.808 113.924
202212 102.285 296.797 113.801
202303 104.469 301.836 114.291
202306 91.513 305.109 99.043
202309 26.208 307.789 28.117
202312 25.094 306.746 27.014
202403 26.529 312.332 28.048
202406 25.569 314.175 26.874
202409 25.728 315.301 26.945
202412 28.271 315.605 29.580
202503 27.170 319.799 28.055
202506 25.630 322.561 26.238
202509 27.016 324.800 27.466
202512 26.817 324.054 27.327
202603 28.606 330.213 28.606

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 0.27 mean?
Kernel Holding (WAR:KER) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.27 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 Kernel Holding and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Kernel Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Kernel Holding ranks #13 out of 217 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Kernel Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kernel Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.27 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 1.14. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Kernel Holding's value of 0.27 is 83.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kernel Holding ranks #13 out of 217 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kernel Holding has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kernel Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Kernel Holding ranks #13 out of 217 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kernel Holding in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. Kernel Holding's value of 0.27 is 83.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kernel Holding's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Kernel Holding 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.62, based on 217 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. Kernel Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.27 is 83.3% 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 Kernel Holding and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kernel Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.27, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kernel Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kernel Holding (WAR:KER) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł12.69, compared to a current price of zł19.56 — trading 54.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.27, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 83.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.62. Kernel Holding's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kernel Holding (WAR:KER), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.27 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 Kernel Holding (WAR:KER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kernel Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł19.56 is trading 54.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł12.69. GuruFocus considers Kernel Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:KER:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.27 (23% below median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: zł12.69 vs. price of zł19.56 (54.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 83.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#13 of 217)

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


Kernel Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges KARNF:USA0KE:Germany
Address 3 Tarasa Shevchenka Lane, Kyiv, UKR, 01001
Kernel Holding SA is an investment holding company. The company's segment includes Oilseed Processing; Infrastructure and Trading and Farming. It generates maximum revenue from the Infrastructure and Trading segment. The Infrastructure and Trading segment includes sourcing and merchandising of wholesale edible oils, grain, provision of silo services, grain handling and transshipment services.
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