Verbio SE (CHIX:VBKD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.86 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 87% Above Median

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CHIX:VBKD Verbio SE CHIX:VBKD
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What is Verbio SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Verbio SE CHIX:VBKD 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.86 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 2.60. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VBKD with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,284 Chemicals companies, Verbio SE ranks worse than 67.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Verbio SE's current share price is €30.90. Verbio SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.36. Verbio SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.86.

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

CHIX:VBKd' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86   Med: 2.6   Max: 15.55
Current: 2.99

During the past years, Verbio SE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.55. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 2.60.

CHIX:VBKd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.83% of 1284 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs CHIX:VBKd: 2.99

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.

Verbio SE's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.066. 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 €6.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Verbio SE  (CHIX:VBKd) 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.


Verbio SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Verbio SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Verbio 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.

Verbio SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Verbio SE Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Verbio 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 0.95 1.30 1.11 2.16 4.51

CHIX:VBKD vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Verbio 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.


Verbio SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Verbio 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=30.90/6.36
=4.86

* 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.

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

For example, Verbio 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)
=12.066/131.2583*131.2583
=12.066

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Verbio SE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.025 100.717 5.246
201609 4.162 101.017 5.408
201612 4.531 101.217 5.876
201703 4.551 101.417 5.890
201706 4.688 102.117 6.026
201709 4.808 102.717 6.144
201712 4.895 102.617 6.261
201803 4.668 102.917 5.953
201806 4.746 104.017 5.989
201809 4.875 104.718 6.111
201812 5.257 104.217 6.621
201903 5.318 104.217 6.698
201906 5.384 105.718 6.685
201909 5.667 106.018 7.016
201912 5.831 105.818 7.233
202003 5.922 105.718 7.353
202006 6.177 106.618 7.605
202009 6.633 105.818 8.228
202012 6.851 105.518 8.522
202103 7.151 107.518 8.730
202106 8.038 108.486 9.725
202109 8.540 109.435 10.243
202112 9.984 110.384 11.872
202203 11.386 113.968 13.113
202206 12.875 115.760 14.599
202209 13.992 118.818 15.457
202212 13.846 119.345 15.228
202303 14.007 122.402 15.020
202306 14.319 123.140 15.263
202309 14.854 124.195 15.699
202312 14.562 123.773 15.443
202403 14.360 125.038 15.074
202406 14.546 125.882 15.167
202409 13.848 126.198 14.403
202412 14.145 127.041 14.615
202503 13.685 127.779 14.058
202506 11.713 128.412 11.973
202509 11.664 129.255 11.845
202512 11.657 129.361 11.828
202603 12.066 131.258 12.066

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 4.86 mean?
Verbio SE (CHIX:VBKD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.86 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 Verbio SE and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 2.60. Over the past decade, Verbio SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 15.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Verbio SE ranks #871 out of 1284 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Verbio SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Verbio SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.86 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 2.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 15.55. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. Verbio SE's value of 4.86 is 185.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Verbio SE ranks #871 out of 1284 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Verbio SE has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Verbio SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Verbio SE ranks #871 out of 1284 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Verbio SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. Verbio SE's value of 4.86 is 185.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Verbio SE's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 15.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.60 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Verbio 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.70, based on 1,284 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. Verbio SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.86 is 185.9% 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 Verbio SE 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. Verbio SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.86, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Verbio SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbio SE (CHIX:VBKD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.24, compared to a current price of €30.90 — trading 152.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.86, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 2.60 and 185.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.70. Verbio SE's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Verbio SE (CHIX:VBKD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.86 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 Verbio SE (CHIX:VBKD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Verbio SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €30.90 is trading 152.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.24. GuruFocus considers Verbio SE to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VBKD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.86 (87% above median its 10-year median of 2.60)
  • GF Value™: €12.24 vs. price of €30.90 (152.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 185.9% above the Chemicals median (#871 of 1284)

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


Verbio SE Business Description

Address Ritterstrasse 23, Leipzig, ST, DEU, 04109
Verbio SE is a Germany-based company that produces and distributes biofuels. The company's products include verbiodiesel, verbioethanol, verbigas, verbioglycerine, and others. It also provides high-quality components made from sustainably produced biomass for the feed and food industry. Its operating segments include Biodiesel, Bioethanol/Biomethane, and Other. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Biodiesel segment.
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