KPLUF (K+S AG) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $33.91 (As of Jun. 2026)

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73 GF Score
Price $19.19
GF Value $17.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is K+S AG Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

K+S AG KPLUF -0.52% 73 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $33.91 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KPLUF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and 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.

K+S AG's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $34.335. 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 $33.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, K+S AG's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 1.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 8.00% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of K+S AG was 9.70% per year. The lowest was 3.70% per year. And the median was 6.80% per year.

As of today (2026-09-19), K+S AG's current stock price is $19.19. K+S AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $33.91. K+S AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.57.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of K+S AG was 1.53. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.62.


K+S AG  (OTCPK:KPLUF) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

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.

K+S AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19.19/33.914
=0.57

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of K+S AG was 1.53. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.62.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


K+S AG Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


K+S AG Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for K+S AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

K+S AG Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

K+S AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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K+S AG Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 33.29 33.40 33.45 33.90 33.91

KPLUF vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, K+S AG'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.


K+S AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, K+S AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where K+S AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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K+S AG Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and 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.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get 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.

For example, K+S AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=34.335/131.3638*131.3638
=34.335

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

K+S AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 25.352 100.717 33.066
201609 24.880 101.017 32.354
201612 25.086 101.217 32.558
201703 25.759 101.417 33.365
201706 25.598 102.117 32.929
201709 26.334 102.717 33.678
201712 26.103 102.617 33.415
201803 25.712 102.917 32.819
201806 25.242 104.017 31.878
201809 25.432 104.718 31.903
201812 24.751 104.217 31.198
201903 26.155 104.217 32.968
201906 26.112 105.718 32.447
201909 25.971 106.018 32.180
201912 26.362 105.818 32.726
202003 24.448 105.718 30.379
202006 25.024 106.618 30.832
202009 14.131 105.818 17.542
202103 16.207 107.518 19.801
202106 20.806 108.486 25.194
202109 28.094 109.435 33.724
202112 31.247 110.384 37.186
202203 33.038 113.968 38.081
202206 33.751 115.760 38.300
202209 33.177 118.818 36.680
202212 37.471 119.345 41.245
202303 39.235 122.402 42.107
202306 38.821 123.140 41.413
202309 38.095 124.195 40.294
202312 40.110 123.773 42.570
202403 39.250 125.038 41.236
202406 38.212 125.882 39.876
202409 38.943 126.198 40.537
202412 35.941 127.041 37.164
202503 37.190 127.779 38.233
202506 28.199 128.412 28.847
202509 27.996 129.255 28.453
202512 32.051 129.361 32.547
202603 30.485 131.258 30.510
202606 34.335 131.364 34.335

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $33.91 mean?
K+S AG (KPLUF) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $33.91 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on K+S AG and its competitors.
Is K+S AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
K+S AG's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $33.91. Overall, K+S AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K+S AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to CTVA and CF?
K+S AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $33.91 can be compared against companies in the Agriculture industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Agriculture company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Agriculture industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on K+S AG and its competitors. K+S AG's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $33.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K+S AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K+S AG (KPLUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.28, compared to a current price of $19.19 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $33.91. K+S AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For K+S AG (KPLUF), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $33.91 as of Jun. 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 K+S AG (KPLUF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K+S AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.19 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.28. GuruFocus considers K+S AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KPLUF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $33.91
  • GF Value™: $17.28 vs. price of $19.19 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

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


K+S AG Business Description

Address Bertha-von-Suttner-Strasse 7, Kassel, DEU, 34131
K+S AG produces two products: fertilizer and salt. The company engaged in business with potash and magnesium products from plants in Germany and Canadian sites in Bethune, as well as the European salt activities. It also includes the waste disposal and recycling business in Germany. extraction and processing of raw materials.
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