BGS (B&G Foods) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.11 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 90% Below Median

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BGS B&G Foods Inc BGS
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Price $3.62
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What is B&G Foods Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

B&G Foods BGS -1.63% 47 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.11 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates BGS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,446 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, B&G Foods ranks better than 93.57% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), B&G Foods's current share price is $3.62. B&G Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $31.80. B&G Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.11.

The historical rank and industry rank for B&G Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BGS' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 1.05   Max: 9.23
Current: 0.11

During the past years, B&G Foods's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 9.23. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 1.05.

BGS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
93.57% of 1446 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.765 vs BGS: 0.11

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

B&G Foods's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.722. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $31.80 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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B&G Foods  (NYSE:BGS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


B&G Foods Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


B&G Foods Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for B&G Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

B&G Foods Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

B&G Foods Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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B&G Foods Quarterly Data
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BGS vs BYND, PRE, AMNF: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, B&G Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


B&G Foods Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, B&G Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where B&G Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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B&G Foods Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

B&G Foods's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3.62/31.80
=0.11

* 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.

B&G Foods's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, B&G Foods's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=4.722/333.9520*333.9520
=4.722

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

B&G Foods Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 4.893 241.428 6.768
201612 5.921 241.432 8.190
201703 6.174 243.801 8.457
201706 5.422 244.955 7.392
201709 6.093 246.819 8.244
201712 6.993 246.524 9.473
201803 6.471 249.554 8.659
201806 5.853 251.989 7.757
201809 6.401 252.439 8.468
201812 6.947 251.233 9.234
201903 6.290 254.202 8.263
201906 5.677 256.143 7.402
201909 6.241 256.759 8.117
201912 7.341 256.974 9.540
202003 7.012 258.115 9.072
202006 7.957 257.797 10.308
202009 7.650 260.280 9.815
202012 7.859 260.474 10.076
202103 7.746 264.877 9.766
202106 7.099 271.696 8.726
202109 7.863 274.310 9.573
202112 8.550 278.802 10.241
202203 7.714 287.504 8.960
202206 6.815 296.311 7.681
202209 7.337 296.808 8.255
202212 8.696 296.797 9.785
202303 7.129 301.836 7.888
202306 6.488 305.109 7.101
202309 6.755 307.789 7.329
202312 7.353 306.746 8.005
202403 6.042 312.332 6.460
202406 5.600 314.175 5.953
202409 5.807 315.301 6.151
202412 6.969 315.605 7.374
202503 5.340 319.799 5.576
202506 5.315 322.561 5.503
202509 5.492 324.800 5.647
202512 6.745 324.054 6.951
202603 5.099 330.213 5.157
202606 4.722 333.952 4.722

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.11 mean?
B&G Foods (BGS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.11 as of Aug. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on B&G Foods and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, B&G Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 9.23. According to the industry distribution chart, B&G Foods ranks #93 out of 1446 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is B&G Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
B&G Foods' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.11 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 9.23. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.77. B&G Foods' value of 0.11 is 85.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, B&G Foods ranks #93 out of 1446 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, B&G Foods has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does B&G Foods' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BYND and PRE?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, B&G Foods ranks #93 out of 1446 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places B&G Foods in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.77. B&G Foods' value of 0.11 is 85.6% below this benchmark. Historically, B&G Foods' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 9.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 0.77, B&G 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 PS Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.77, based on 1,446 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. B&G Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.11 is 85.6% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on B&G Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. B&G Foods's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.11, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is B&G Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B&G Foods (BGS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.90, compared to a current price of $3.62 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.11, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 85.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.77. B&G Foods' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For B&G Foods (BGS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.11 as of Aug. 17, 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 B&G Foods (BGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, B&G Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.62 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.90. GuruFocus considers B&G Foods to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BGS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.11 (90% below median its 10-year median of 1.05)
  • GF Value™: $5.90 vs. price of $3.62 (38.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 85.6% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#93 of 1446)

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


B&G Foods Business Description

Other Exchanges DHR:Germany
Address 8 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ, USA, 07054
B&G Foods Inc manufactures, sells, and distributes a range of branded, shelf-stable, and frozen food and household products across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Its products include frozen and canned vegetables, canola and other cooking oils, vegetable shortening, cooking sprays, oatmeal and other hot cereals, fruit spreads, canned meats and beans, bagel chips, spices, seasonings, hot sauces, and wine vinegar. The company's main brands include Crisco, Clabber Girl, Bear Creek, Polaner, Underwood, B&G, Grandma's, New York Style, B&M, Baker's Joy, Regina, TrueNorth, Static Guard, SugarTwin and Brer Rabbit. It operates in four reportable segments: i) Specialty, the majoriy revenue generating segment, ii) Meals, iii) Frozen & Vegetables, iv) Spices & Flavor Solutions.
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