Kernel Holding (WAR:KER) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.28 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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WAR:KER Kernel Holding SA WAR:KER
64 GF Score
Price zł19.50
GF Value zł12.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Kernel Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kernel Holding WAR:KER +2.52% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.28 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates WAR:KER with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of zł12.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 233 Retail - Defensive companies, Kernel Holding ranks better than 93.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Kernel Holding's current share price is zł19.50. Kernel Holding's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł70.12. Kernel Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.28.

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: 0.08   Med: 0.36   Max: 1.11
Current: 0.27

During the past years, Kernel Holding's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.11. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.36.

WAR:KER's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
93.56% of 233 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs WAR:KER: 0.27

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 zł28.493. 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 zł70.12 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 0.86 0.26 0.19 0.17 0.24

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 0.27 0.24 0.27 0.30 0.27

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
=19.50/70.12
=0.28

* 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)
=28.493/330.2130*330.2130
=28.493

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Kernel Holding Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 46.457 241.018 63.650
201609 48.006 241.428 65.660
201612 50.818 241.432 69.505
201703 52.048 243.801 70.496
201706 52.335 244.955 70.550
201709 52.263 246.819 69.921
201712 51.513 246.524 69.000
201803 54.014 249.554 71.472
201806 53.138 251.989 69.633
201809 53.417 252.439 69.874
201812 56.903 251.233 74.792
201903 58.837 254.202 76.430
201906 61.318 256.143 79.050
201909 67.306 256.759 86.561
201912 66.454 256.974 85.394
202003 62.804 258.115 80.347
202006 66.065 257.797 84.623
202009 72.404 260.280 91.858
202012 75.826 260.474 96.128
202103 76.581 264.877 95.471
202106 86.136 271.696 104.688
202109 98.366 274.310 118.412
202112 100.987 278.802 119.609
202203 97.129 287.504 111.558
202206 80.850 296.311 90.100
202209 76.988 296.808 85.653
202212 86.502 296.797 96.241
202303 90.081 301.836 98.550
202306 83.668 305.109 90.552
202309 22.305 307.789 23.930
202312 23.713 306.746 25.527
202403 24.720 312.332 26.135
202406 23.634 314.175 24.840
202409 24.925 315.301 26.104
202412 25.438 315.605 26.615
202503 26.043 319.799 26.891
202506 26.365 322.561 26.990
202509 27.657 324.800 28.118
202512 27.697 324.054 28.223
202603 28.493 330.213 28.493

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 0.28 mean?
Kernel Holding (WAR:KER) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.28 as of Aug. 08, 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 22% below median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Kernel Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Kernel Holding ranks #15 out of 233 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Kernel Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kernel Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.28 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 1.11. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Kernel Holding's value of 0.28 is 82.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kernel Holding ranks #15 out of 233 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 64/100 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 #15 out of 233 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 1.63. Kernel Holding's value of 0.28 is 82.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kernel Holding's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 1.63, 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 1.63, based on 233 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 0.28 is 82.8% 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 1.63 — 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 0.28, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. 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 zł12.96, compared to a current price of zł19.50 — trading 50.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.28, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 82.8% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.63. Kernel Holding's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 0.28 as of Aug. 08, 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 zł19.50 is trading 50.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł12.96. GuruFocus considers Kernel Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:KER:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.28 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
  • GF Value™: zł12.96 vs. price of zł19.50 (50.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 82.8% below the Retail - Defensive median (#15 of 233)

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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