BFLBF (Bilfinger SE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.18 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 156% Above Median

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BFLBF Bilfinger SE BFLBF
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Price $94.72
GF Value $71.21
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What is Bilfinger SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bilfinger SE BFLBF 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.18 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 156% above its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates BFLBF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,359 Construction companies, Bilfinger SE ranks worse than 70.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Bilfinger SE's current share price is $94.72. Bilfinger SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $43.37. Bilfinger SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.18.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bilfinger SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BFLBF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.85   Max: 3.42
Current: 2.23

During the past years, Bilfinger SE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.42. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.85.

BFLBF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
70.64% of 1359 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.16 vs BFLBF: 2.23

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.

Bilfinger SE's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $43.473. 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 $43.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bilfinger SE  (OTCPK:BFLBF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Bilfinger SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bilfinger SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bilfinger SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Bilfinger SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bilfinger SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.77 0.69 0.91 1.27 2.98

Bilfinger SE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 1.83 2.26 2.59 2.98 2.68

BFLBF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Bilfinger 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.


Bilfinger SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Bilfinger SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bilfinger SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Bilfinger SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=94.72/43.37
=2.18

* 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.

Bilfinger SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Bilfinger 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)
=43.473/131.2583*131.2583
=43.473

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Bilfinger SE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 30.784 100.717 40.119
201609 41.863 101.017 54.396
201612 39.351 101.217 51.030
201703 38.708 101.417 50.098
201706 38.962 102.117 50.081
201709 0.000 102.717 0.000
201712 37.685 102.617 48.203
201803 36.844 102.917 46.990
201806 35.079 104.017 44.266
201809 36.277 104.718 45.471
201812 34.397 104.217 43.322
201903 34.203 104.217 43.078
201906 30.713 105.718 38.133
201909 31.339 106.018 38.800
201912 32.136 105.818 39.862
202003 30.839 105.718 38.290
202006 29.093 106.618 35.817
202009 29.376 105.818 36.439
202012 36.505 105.518 45.410
202103 37.013 107.518 45.186
202106 35.543 108.486 43.004
202109 35.360 109.435 42.412
202112 36.099 110.384 42.926
202203 36.107 113.968 41.585
202206 31.092 115.760 35.255
202209 30.910 118.818 34.146
202212 30.806 119.345 33.881
202303 30.976 122.402 33.217
202306 30.490 123.140 32.500
202309 31.353 124.195 33.136
202312 34.132 123.773 36.196
202403 34.826 125.038 36.558
202406 34.437 125.882 35.908
202409 36.849 126.198 38.327
202412 36.306 127.041 37.511
202503 38.345 127.779 39.389
202506 38.735 128.412 39.594
202509 41.248 129.255 41.887
202512 42.214 129.361 42.833
202603 43.473 131.258 43.473

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.18 mean?
Bilfinger SE (BFLBF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.18 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Bilfinger SE and its competitors. This is 156% above median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Bilfinger SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 3.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Bilfinger SE ranks #960 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Bilfinger SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bilfinger SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.18 is 156% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 3.42. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Bilfinger SE's value of 2.18 is 87.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bilfinger SE ranks #960 out of 1359 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bilfinger SE has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bilfinger SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Bilfinger SE ranks #960 out of 1359 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bilfinger SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16. Bilfinger SE's value of 2.18 is 87.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Bilfinger SE's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 3.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Bilfinger SE has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.16, based on 1,359 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bilfinger SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.18 is 87.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Bilfinger SE and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bilfinger SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.18, which is 156% above median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bilfinger SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bilfinger SE (BFLBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $71.21, compared to a current price of $94.72 — trading 33% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.18, which is 156% above median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 87.9% above the Construction industry median of 1.16. Bilfinger SE's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bilfinger SE (BFLBF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.18 as of Jul. 27, 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 Bilfinger SE (BFLBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bilfinger SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $94.72 is trading 33% above its estimated GF Value™ of $71.21. GuruFocus considers Bilfinger SE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BFLBF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.18 (156% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
  • GF Value™: $71.21 vs. price of $94.72 (33% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 87.9% above the Construction median (#960 of 1359)

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


Bilfinger SE Business Description

Address Oskar-Meixner-Street 1, Mannheim, BW, DEU, 68163
Bilfinger SE is an international industrial services provider. It delivers customized engineering services to customers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, oil, and gas markets. Its product portfolio attempts to cover the entire value chain, from consulting and planning to installation and maintenance. Bilfinger has three operating segments: Engineering & Maintenance Europe, Engineering & Maintenance International, and Technologies.
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