VF (XSWX:VFC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.83 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — 61% Below Median


XSWX:VFC VF Corp XSWX:VFC
71 GF Score
Price CHF13.99
GF Value CHF12.70
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What is VF Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

VF XSWX:VFC 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 4.67. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VFC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF12.70. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 883 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, VF ranks worse than 67.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-28), VF's current share price is CHF13.99. VF's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF7.66. VF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.83.

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

XSWX:VFC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 4.67   Max: 8.39
Current: 1.75

During the past years, VF's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.39. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 4.67.

XSWX:VFC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.61% of 883 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs XSWX:VFC: 1.75

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.

VF's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.720. 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 CHF7.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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VF  (XSWX:VFC) 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.


VF Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


VF Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VF'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.

VF Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

VF Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.51 1.82 1.29 1.43 1.71

VF 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 1.43 1.11 1.39 1.81 1.71

XSWX:VFC vs KTB, LEVI, ZGN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, VF'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.


VF Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, VF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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VF 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.

VF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.99/7.66
=1.83

* 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.

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

For example, VF'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)
=3.72/330.2130*330.2130
=3.720

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

VF Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 10.850 241.018 14.865
201609 11.463 241.428 15.679
201612 12.166 241.432 16.640
201703 10.762 243.801 14.576
201706 8.970 244.955 12.092
201709 9.606 246.819 12.852
201712 9.276 246.524 12.425
201803 8.867 249.554 11.733
201806 9.339 251.989 12.238
201809 10.190 252.439 13.329
201812 10.787 251.233 14.178
201903 10.838 254.202 14.079
201906 10.308 256.143 13.289
201909 11.543 256.759 14.845
201912 11.376 256.974 14.618
202003 8.283 258.115 10.597
202006 7.111 257.797 9.109
202009 6.910 260.280 8.767
202012 7.131 260.474 9.040
202103 7.250 264.877 9.038
202106 7.570 271.696 9.200
202109 8.455 274.310 10.178
202112 8.652 278.802 10.247
202203 8.450 287.504 9.705
202206 8.372 296.311 9.330
202209 7.729 296.808 8.599
202212 7.957 296.797 8.853
202303 6.931 301.836 7.583
202306 6.291 305.109 6.809
202309 5.112 307.789 5.484
202312 4.691 306.746 5.050
202403 3.790 312.332 4.007
202406 3.187 314.175 3.350
202409 3.061 315.301 3.206
202412 3.846 315.605 4.024
202503 3.372 319.799 3.482
202506 2.691 322.561 2.755
202509 3.011 324.800 3.061
202512 3.636 324.054 3.705
202603 3.720 330.213 3.720

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 1.83 mean?
VF (XSWX:VFC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 as of Jun. 28, 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 VF and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 4.67. Over the past decade, VF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 8.39. According to the industry distribution chart, VF ranks #597 out of 883 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is VF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
VF's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 4.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 8.39. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. VF's value of 1.83 is 84.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VF ranks #597 out of 883 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VF has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KTB and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, VF ranks #597 out of 883 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places VF in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99. VF's value of 1.83 is 84.8% above this benchmark. Historically, VF's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 8.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.67 vs. the industry median of 0.99, VF 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 0.99, based on 883 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. VF's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 is 84.8% 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 VF and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VF's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 4.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VF stock overvalued right now?
VF (XSWX:VFC) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF12.70, compared to a current price of CHF13.99 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 4.67 and 84.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.99. VF's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 VF (XSWX:VFC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83 as of Jun. 28, 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 VF (XSWX:VFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VF stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF13.99 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF12.70.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:VFC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.83 (61% below median its 10-year median of 4.67)
  • GF Value™: CHF12.70 vs. price of CHF13.99 (10.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.8% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#597 of 883)

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


VF Business Description

Address 1551 Wewatta Street, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
VF designs, produces, and distributes branded apparel, footwear, and accessories. Its apparel categories are active, outdoor, and work. Its portfolio of 10 brands includes Vans, The North Face, Timberland, and Altra. VF markets its products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through wholesale sales to retailers, e-commerce, and branded stores owned by the company and partners. Tracing its roots to 1899, the company has evolved through many brand acquisitions and divestitures.
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