Brenntag SE (XSWX:BNR) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: CHF26.05 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:BNR Brenntag SE XSWX:BNR
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What is Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Brenntag SE XSWX:BNR +0.11% 85 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF26.05 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BNR with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF53.12. The stock has 12 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.

Brenntag SE's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF28.254. 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 CHF26.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Brenntag SE's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 10.30% 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 Brenntag SE was 12.40% per year. The lowest was 7.60% per year. And the median was 11.10% per year.

As of today (2026-08-01), Brenntag SE's current stock price is CHF56.02. Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF26.05. Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 2.15.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Brenntag SE was 4.66. The lowest was 1.60. And the median was 2.95.


Brenntag SE  (XSWX:BNR) 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.

Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=56.02/26.05
=2.15

* 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 Brenntag SE was 4.66. The lowest was 1.60. And the median was 2.95.


Be Aware

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


Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brenntag SE'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.

Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

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XSWX:BNR vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Brenntag SE'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.


Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Brenntag SE 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, Brenntag SE's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=28.254/131.2583*131.2583
=28.254

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Brenntag SE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 18.762 100.717 24.451
201609 19.411 101.017 25.222
201612 20.528 101.217 26.621
201703 21.109 101.417 27.320
201706 20.357 102.117 26.166
201709 21.772 102.717 27.822
201712 22.478 102.617 28.752
201803 23.046 102.917 29.392
201806 22.608 104.017 28.529
201809 22.956 104.718 28.774
201812 23.931 104.217 30.140
201903 24.947 104.217 31.420
201906 23.450 105.718 29.115
201909 24.283 106.018 30.064
201912 24.844 105.818 30.817
202003 24.555 105.718 30.487
202006 24.092 106.618 29.660
202009 24.334 105.818 30.184
202012 24.831 105.518 30.888
202103 26.809 107.518 32.729
202106 25.954 108.486 31.402
202109 26.665 109.435 31.983
202112 26.365 110.384 31.351
202203 28.209 113.968 32.489
202206 29.882 115.760 33.883
202209 30.824 118.818 34.051
202212 30.356 119.345 33.386
202303 28.285 122.402 30.331
202306 27.405 123.140 29.212
202309 29.300 124.195 30.966
202312 27.532 123.773 29.197
202403 30.022 125.038 31.515
202406 29.141 125.882 30.386
202409 28.474 126.198 29.616
202412 30.563 127.041 31.578
202503 31.251 127.779 32.102
202506 27.357 128.412 27.963
202509 27.934 129.255 28.367
202512 27.881 129.361 28.290
202603 28.254 131.258 28.254

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 CHF26.05 mean?
Brenntag SE (XSWX:BNR) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of CHF26.05 as of Mar. 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 Brenntag SE and its competitors.
Is Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Brenntag SE's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF26.05. Overall, Brenntag SE has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to LIN and SHW?
Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of CHF26.05 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Chemicals 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 Brenntag SE and its competitors. Brenntag SE's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF26.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brenntag SE stock overvalued right now?
Brenntag SE (XSWX:BNR) has a current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of CHF26.05. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF53.12, compared to a current price of CHF56.02 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF26.05. Brenntag SE's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 12 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 Brenntag SE (XSWX:BNR), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is CHF26.05 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 Brenntag SE (XSWX:BNR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brenntag SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF56.02 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF53.12.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BNR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: CHF26.05
  • GF Value™: CHF53.12 vs. price of CHF56.02 (5.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 12 warning signs

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


Brenntag SE Business Description

Address Messeallee 11, Essen, NW, DEU, 45131
Brenntag SE manufactures, distributes, and sells chemicals and chemical-based products. It operates in two reportable segments life science, material science and Specialties Other. Life science chemicals are used to produce cosmetics, food, animal nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. The material science chemicals are used to produce soaps and detergents, coatings, and paints as well as the extraction of oil and gas. The company organizes itself into four segments based on geography EMEA, North America, Latin America, and APAC.
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