ElringKlinger AG (CHIX:ZIL2D) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.33 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 35% Below Median

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CHIX:ZIL2D ElringKlinger AG CHIX:ZIL2D
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What is ElringKlinger AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ElringKlinger AG CHIX:ZIL2D 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ZIL2D with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.88. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Vehicles & Parts companies, ElringKlinger AG ranks better than 89.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), ElringKlinger AG's current share price is €5.4925. ElringKlinger AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.73. ElringKlinger AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.33.

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

CHIX:ZIL2d' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25   Med: 0.51   Max: 1.88
Current: 0.32

During the past years, ElringKlinger AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.88. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 0.51.

CHIX:ZIL2d's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
89.03% of 1030 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs CHIX:ZIL2d: 0.32

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.

ElringKlinger AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.878. 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 €16.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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ElringKlinger AG  (CHIX:ZIL2d) 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.


ElringKlinger AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ElringKlinger AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ElringKlinger AG'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.

ElringKlinger AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ElringKlinger AG 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 0.83 0.47 0.36 0.27 0.29

ElringKlinger AG 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 0.31 0.30 0.30 0.29 0.33

CHIX:ZIL2D vs ORLY, AZO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, ElringKlinger AG'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.


ElringKlinger AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ElringKlinger AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ElringKlinger AG 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.

ElringKlinger AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.4925/16.73
=0.33

* 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.

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

For example, ElringKlinger AG'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)
=9.878/131.2583*131.2583
=9.878

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

ElringKlinger AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 13.011 100.717 16.956
201609 13.244 101.017 17.209
201612 13.438 101.217 17.426
201703 13.906 101.417 17.998
201706 13.346 102.117 17.155
201709 13.376 102.717 17.093
201712 13.452 102.617 17.207
201803 13.676 102.917 17.442
201806 13.268 104.017 16.743
201809 13.308 104.718 16.681
201812 13.464 104.217 16.957
201903 13.636 104.217 17.174
201906 13.380 105.718 16.613
201909 13.532 106.018 16.754
201912 13.482 105.818 16.723
202003 13.188 105.718 16.374
202006 12.548 106.618 15.448
202009 12.480 105.818 15.480
202012 12.268 105.518 15.261
202103 13.636 107.518 16.647
202106 13.880 108.486 16.794
202109 14.030 109.435 16.828
202112 14.263 110.384 16.960
202203 14.414 113.968 16.601
202206 13.240 115.760 15.013
202209 13.164 118.818 14.542
202212 13.004 119.345 14.302
202303 13.141 122.402 14.092
202306 12.851 123.140 13.698
202309 12.929 124.195 13.664
202312 13.307 123.773 14.112
202403 13.405 125.038 14.072
202406 13.252 125.882 13.818
202409 12.408 126.198 12.906
202412 10.051 127.041 10.385
202503 10.040 127.779 10.313
202506 9.608 128.412 9.821
202509 9.525 129.255 9.673
202512 9.553 129.361 9.693
202603 9.878 131.258 9.878

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 0.33 mean?
ElringKlinger AG (CHIX:ZIL2D) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.33 as of Jul. 23, 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 ElringKlinger AG and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, ElringKlinger AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, ElringKlinger AG ranks #113 out of 1030 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is ElringKlinger AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ElringKlinger AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.33 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 1.88. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. ElringKlinger AG's value of 0.33 is 74% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ElringKlinger AG ranks #113 out of 1030 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ElringKlinger AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ElringKlinger AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, ElringKlinger AG ranks #113 out of 1030 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ElringKlinger AG in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. ElringKlinger AG's value of 0.33 is 74% below this benchmark. Historically, ElringKlinger AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.25 to 1.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 1.27, ElringKlinger AG 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.27, based on 1,030 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. ElringKlinger AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.33 is 74% 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 ElringKlinger AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ElringKlinger AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ElringKlinger AG stock overvalued right now?
ElringKlinger AG (CHIX:ZIL2D) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.33. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.88, compared to a current price of €5.49 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 74% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.27. ElringKlinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 ElringKlinger AG (CHIX:ZIL2D), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33 as of Jul. 23, 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 ElringKlinger AG (CHIX:ZIL2D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ElringKlinger AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.49 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.88.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ZIL2D:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.33 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: €4.88 vs. price of €5.49 (12.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#113 of 1030)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ZIL2D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ElringKlinger AG Business Description

Address Max-Eyth-Strasse 2, Dettingen an der Erms, DEU, 72581
ElringKlinger AG is a supplier of original equipment parts for vehicles and engines. The company produces cylinder heads and specialty gaskets, plastic housing modules, shielding components for engines, transmissions, exhaust systems, exhaust gas purification technology as well as battery and fuel cell components. Erling Klinger also offers its product to customers in the aftermarkets. The segment of the company revenue is the original equipment division, while the majority of sales are generated outside its domestic German market.
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