Ercros (CHIX:ECRE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.97 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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What is Ercros Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ercros CHIX:ECRE 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 1.17. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ECRE with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.96. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Chemicals companies, Ercros ranks better than 69.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Ercros's current share price is €3.395. Ercros's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.50. Ercros's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.97.

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

CHIX:ECRe' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 1.17   Max: 1.79
Current: 0.99

During the past years, Ercros's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.79. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.17.

CHIX:ECRe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
69.42% of 1285 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs CHIX:ECRe: 0.99

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.

Ercros's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.993. 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 €3.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ercros  (CHIX:ECRe) 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.


Ercros Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ercros Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ercros'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.

Ercros Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ercros 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 1.29 1.24 0.91 1.11 0.99

Ercros 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 0.90 0.89 0.00 0.99 0.97

CHIX:ECRE vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Ercros'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.


Ercros Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Ercros 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.

Ercros's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.395/3.50
=0.97

* 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.

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

For example, Ercros'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)
=2.993/129.8600*129.8600
=2.993

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 129.8600.

Ercros Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.710 100.333 2.213
201609 0.000 99.737 0.000
201612 1.927 101.842 2.457
201703 0.000 100.896 0.000
201706 2.074 101.848 2.644
201709 0.000 101.524 0.000
201712 2.252 102.975 2.840
201803 2.329 102.122 2.962
201806 2.431 104.165 3.031
201809 0.000 103.818 0.000
201812 2.562 104.193 3.193
201903 0.000 103.488 0.000
201906 2.588 104.612 3.213
201909 2.653 103.905 3.316
201912 2.784 105.015 3.443
202003 0.000 103.469 0.000
202006 2.796 104.254 3.483
202009 2.798 103.521 3.510
202012 2.815 104.456 3.500
202103 2.901 104.857 3.593
202106 3.016 107.102 3.657
202109 3.072 107.669 3.705
202112 3.357 111.298 3.917
202203 3.468 115.153 3.911
202206 3.609 118.044 3.970
202209 3.772 117.221 4.179
202212 3.828 117.650 4.225
202303 3.960 118.948 4.323
202306 3.850 120.278 4.157
202309 0.000 121.343 0.000
202312 3.971 121.300 4.251
202403 4.005 122.762 4.237
202406 3.887 124.409 4.057
202409 0.000 123.121 0.000
202412 3.731 124.753 3.884
202503 3.598 125.531 3.722
202506 3.407 127.251 3.477
202509 0.000 126.840 0.000
202512 3.142 128.400 3.178
202603 2.993 129.860 2.993

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 0.97 mean?
Ercros (CHIX:ECRE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 as of Jul. 15, 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 Ercros and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 1.17. Over the past decade, Ercros' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Ercros ranks #393 out of 1285 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Ercros' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ercros' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 1.79. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. Ercros' value of 0.97 is 42.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ercros ranks #393 out of 1285 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ercros has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ercros' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ercros ranks #393 out of 1285 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Ercros in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. Ercros' value of 0.97 is 42.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Ercros' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 1.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.17 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Ercros has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.70, based on 1,285 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. Ercros's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97 is 42.9% below 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 Ercros and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ercros's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ercros stock overvalued right now?
Ercros (CHIX:ECRE) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.97. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.96, compared to a current price of €3.40 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 1.17 and 42.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.70. Ercros' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 warning signs 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 Ercros (CHIX:ECRE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 as of Jul. 15, 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 Ercros (CHIX:ECRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ercros stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.40 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.96.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ECRE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.97 (17% below median its 10-year median of 1.17)
  • GF Value™: €2.96 vs. price of €3.40 (14.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.9% below the Chemicals median (#393 of 1285)

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


Ercros Business Description

Address Avinguda Diagonal, 593-595, Barcelona, ESP, 08014
Ercros SA is a chemical manufacturing company operating in basic and plastic chemicals divisions, intermediate chemicals division, and pharmaceuticals division. The company's product portfolio includes Caustic soda, Hydrochloric acid, Sodium chloride, Sodium hypochlorite, Glues and resins, Moulding compounds, Pentaerythritol, Erythromycin, Fosfomycin, Fusidic acid, among others. Its products are supplied to various industries including the chemical industry, construction, wood industry, paints, food industry, pharmaceuticals, electric material, and water treatment. The majority of the revenue is derived from the sale of basic chemicals in the local markets.
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