BYCBF (Barry Callebaut AG) Book Value per Share: $593.19 (As of Feb. 2026)


BYCBF Barry Callebaut AG BYCBF
75 GF Score
Price $1,387.89
GF Value $2,524.14
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Barry Callebaut AG Book Value per Share?

Barry Callebaut AG BYCBF 75 Book Value per Share is $593.19 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates BYCBF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $2,524.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Barry Callebaut AG's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $593.19.

During the past 12 months, Barry Callebaut AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Barry Callebaut AG was 12.20% per year. The lowest was -3.30% per year. And the median was 6.80% per year.

Barry Callebaut AG's current price is $1387.8875. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $593.19. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Barry Callebaut AG is 2.34.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Barry Callebaut AG was 5.53. The lowest was 1.44. And the median was 3.92.


Barry Callebaut AG  (OTCPK:BYCBF) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Barry Callebaut AG Book Value per Share Related Terms


Barry Callebaut AG Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Barry Callebaut AG's Book Value per Share 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.

Barry Callebaut AG Book Value per Share Chart

Barry Callebaut AG Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Book Value per Share
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Barry Callebaut AG Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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BYCBF vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Barry Callebaut AG's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.


Barry Callebaut AG PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Barry Callebaut AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Barry Callebaut AG's PB Ratio falls into.


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Barry Callebaut AG Book Value per Share Calculation

Barry Callebaut AG's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(3,254-0)/5
=593.51

Barry Callebaut AG's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(3,252-0)/5
=593.19

* 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.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of $593.19 mean?
Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) has a Book Value per Share of $593.19 as of Feb. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors.
Is Barry Callebaut AG's Book Value per Share too high?
Barry Callebaut AG's current Book Value per Share is $593.19. Overall, Barry Callebaut AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barry Callebaut AG's Book Value per Share compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Barry Callebaut AG's Book Value per Share of $593.19 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. Barry Callebaut AG's current Book Value per Share is $593.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barry Callebaut AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2,524.14, compared to a current price of $1,387.89 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $593.19. Barry Callebaut AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF), the current Book Value per Share is $593.19 as of Feb. 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 Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1,387.89 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2,524.14. GuruFocus considers Barry Callebaut AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BYCBF:

  • Book Value per Share: $593.19
  • GF Value™: $2,524.14 vs. price of $1,387.89 (45% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Barry Callebaut AG Business Description

Address Hardturmstrasse 181, Zurich, CHE, 8005
Barry Callebaut is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of cocoa and chocolate ingredients, employing over 13,000 people. Customers include food and beverage manufacturers as well as artisans, chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bakers who use chocolate professionally. Barry Callebaut is vertically integrated, from raw material (cocoa bean) procurement through to chocolate manufacturing, without owning any cocoa farms. The firm produces around 40% of the world's industrial chocolate (open market), and its products are used in approximately 20% of the world's chocolate and cocoa goods.
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