Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.14 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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CHIX:HOLMBS Holmen AB CHIX:HOLMBS
71 GF Score
Price kr320.90
GF Value kr394.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Holmen AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Holmen AB CHIX:HOLMBS 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 1.84. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HOLMBS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of kr394.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Forest Products companies, Holmen AB ranks worse than 66.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), Holmen AB's current share price is kr320.90. Holmen AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr282.43. Holmen AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.14.

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

CHIX:HOLMBs' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06   Med: 1.84   Max: 3.71
Current: 1.07

During the past years, Holmen AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.71. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 1.84.

CHIX:HOLMBs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.81% of 238 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.735 vs CHIX:HOLMBs: 1.07

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.

Holmen AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was kr356.151. 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 kr282.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Holmen AB  (CHIX:HOLMBs) 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.


Holmen AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Holmen AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Holmen AB'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.

Holmen AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Holmen AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Holmen AB 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 1.51 1.34 1.30 1.26 1.19

CHIX:HOLMBS vs SLVM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Holmen AB'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.


Holmen AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Holmen AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Holmen AB 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.

Holmen AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=320.90/282.43
=1.14

* 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.

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

For example, Holmen AB'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)
=356.151/133.5600*133.5600
=356.151

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 133.5600.

Holmen AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 121.006 101.019 159.985
201609 122.250 101.138 161.441
201612 126.452 102.022 165.543
201703 123.488 102.022 161.663
201706 125.804 102.752 163.523
201709 128.988 103.279 166.807
201712 131.167 103.793 168.785
201803 133.262 103.962 171.202
201806 132.369 104.875 168.575
201809 135.804 105.679 171.633
201812 139.608 105.912 176.053
201903 142.400 105.886 179.617
201906 137.620 106.742 172.197
201909 136.278 107.214 169.766
201912 247.712 107.766 307.003
202003 247.273 106.563 309.918
202006 251.677 107.498 312.695
202009 251.751 107.635 312.388
202012 262.564 108.296 323.818
202103 266.659 108.360 328.674
202106 261.002 108.928 320.024
202109 266.220 110.338 322.249
202112 290.207 112.486 344.577
202203 292.683 114.825 340.437
202206 316.391 118.384 356.951
202209 336.885 122.296 367.913
202212 351.539 126.365 371.554
202303 330.533 127.042 347.492
202306 332.243 129.407 342.907
202309 332.356 130.224 340.871
202312 357.507 131.912 361.974
202403 357.740 132.205 361.405
202406 352.832 132.716 355.076
202409 356.325 132.304 359.707
202412 363.866 132.987 365.433
202503 358.033 132.825 360.016
202506 361.125 133.699 360.750
202509 368.841 133.480 369.062
202512 361.098 133.390 361.558
202603 356.151 133.560 356.151

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 1.14 mean?
Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 as of Aug. 07, 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 Holmen AB and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 1.84. Over the past decade, Holmen AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 3.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #159 out of 238 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Holmen AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Holmen AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 3.71. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74. Holmen AB's value of 1.14 is 55.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #159 out of 238 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Holmen AB has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holmen AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Holmen AB ranks #159 out of 238 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Holmen AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74. Holmen AB's value of 1.14 is 55.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Holmen AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 3.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.84 vs. the industry median of 0.74, Holmen AB 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 Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.74, based on 238 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. Holmen AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.14 is 55.1% 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 Holmen AB and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holmen AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 1.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holmen AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr394.21, compared to a current price of kr320.90 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 1.84 and 55.1% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.74. Holmen AB's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 as of Aug. 07, 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 Holmen AB (CHIX:HOLMBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holmen AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr320.90 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr394.21. GuruFocus considers Holmen AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:HOLMBS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.14 (38% below median its 10-year median of 1.84)
  • GF Value™: kr394.21 vs. price of kr320.90 (18.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.1% above the Forest Products median (#159 of 238)

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


Holmen AB Business Description

Address Strandvagen 1, P.O. Box 5407, Stockholm, SWE, SE-114 84
Holmen AB produces and sells timber, wood products, a variety of paper products, and electricity generated through renewable energy sources. The company organizes itself into four segments based on product type: Forest, Board and Paper, Wood Products, and Renewable Energy. The company's product portfolio includes logs, biofuel, paperboard for consumer packaging, paper for books, construction timber, and renewable energy from hydro and wind power. The company's customer segment is composed of printing firms, sawmills, pulp mills, paper mills, the construction industry, and the packaging industry, among others. The vast majority of revenue comes from the company's Board and Paper segment.
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