Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) Book Value per Share: CHF36.82 (As of Mar. 2026)


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Price CHF14.10
GF Value CHF18.77
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What is Lanxess AG Book Value per Share?

Lanxess AG XSWX:LXS 62 Book Value per Share is CHF36.82 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LXS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF18.77. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Lanxess AG's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF36.82.

During the past 12 months, Lanxess AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -19.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% 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 Lanxess AG was 18.80% per year. The lowest was -7.50% per year. And the median was 4.05% per year.

Lanxess AG's current price is CHF14.10. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF36.82. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Lanxess AG is 0.38.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Lanxess AG was 2.96. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 1.32.


Lanxess AG  (XSWX:LXS) 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.


Lanxess AG Book Value per Share Related Terms


Lanxess AG Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lanxess 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.

Lanxess AG Book Value per Share Chart

Lanxess AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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Lanxess AG 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:LXS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lanxess 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.


Lanxess AG PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lanxess AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lanxess AG Book Value per Share Calculation

Lanxess AG'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)
=(3,261-0)/86
=37.77

Lanxess AG'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)
=(3,179-0)/86
=36.82

* 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 CHF36.82 mean?
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a Book Value per Share of CHF36.82 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Lanxess AG and its competitors.
Is Lanxess AG's Book Value per Share too high?
Lanxess AG's current Book Value per Share is CHF36.82. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's Book Value per Share compare to LIN and SHW?
Lanxess AG's Book Value per Share of CHF36.82 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Chemicals 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 Lanxess AG and its competitors. Lanxess AG's current Book Value per Share is CHF36.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a current Book Value per Share of CHF36.82. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF18.77, compared to a current price of CHF14.10 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is CHF36.82. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS), the current Book Value per Share is CHF36.82 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF14.10 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF18.77.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LXS:

  • Book Value per Share: CHF36.82
  • GF Value™: CHF18.77 vs. price of CHF14.10 (24.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Lanxess AG Business Description

Address Kennedyplatz 1, Cologne, DEU, 50569
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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