Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Book Value per Share: CHF31.97 (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:FRE Fresenius SE & Co KGaA XSWX:FRE
71 GF Score
Price CHF36.15
GF Value CHF33.18
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Fresenius SE KGaA Book Value per Share?

Fresenius SE KGaA XSWX:FRE 71 Book Value per Share is CHF31.97 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FRE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF33.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Fresenius SE KGaA's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF31.97.

During the past 12 months, Fresenius SE KGaA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% 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 Fresenius SE KGaA was 17.80% per year. The lowest was -27.90% per year. And the median was 9.30% per year.

Fresenius SE KGaA's current price is CHF36.15. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF31.97. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Fresenius SE KGaA is 1.13.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Fresenius SE KGaA was 3.51. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 1.29.

Good Sign:

Fresenius SE & Co KGaA stock PB Ratio (=1.13) is close to 1-year low of 1.03.


Fresenius SE KGaA  (XSWX:FRE) 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.


Fresenius SE KGaA Book Value per Share Related Terms


Fresenius SE KGaA Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fresenius SE KGaA'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.

Fresenius SE KGaA Book Value per Share Chart

Fresenius SE KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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Fresenius SE KGaA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:FRE vs HCA, THC, DVA: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius SE KGaA'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.


Fresenius SE KGaA PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius SE KGaA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fresenius SE KGaA's PB Ratio falls into.


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Fresenius SE KGaA Book Value per Share Calculation

Fresenius SE KGaA's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(17,827-0)/563
=31.65

Fresenius SE KGaA's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(18,006-0)/563
=31.97

* 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 CHF31.97 mean?
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) has a Book Value per Share of CHF31.97 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's Book Value per Share too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current Book Value per Share is CHF31.97. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's Book Value per Share compare to HCA and THC?
Fresenius SE KGaA's Book Value per Share of CHF31.97 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Book Value per Share is CHF31.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF33.18, compared to a current price of CHF36.15 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is CHF31.97. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE), the current Book Value per Share is CHF31.97 as of Mar. 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF36.15 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF33.18. GuruFocus considers Fresenius SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FRE:

  • Book Value per Share: CHF31.97
  • GF Value™: CHF33.18 vs. price of CHF36.15 (9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Fresenius SE KGaA Business Description

Address Else-Kroener-Strasse 1, Bad Homburg, HE, DEU, 61352
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
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