CLHLF (Coltene Holding AG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.72 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 21% Below Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

CLHLF Coltene Holding AG CLHLF
69 GF Score
Price $61.16
GF Value $64.83
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Coltene Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Coltene Holding AG CLHLF 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.72 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 3.43. GuruFocus rates CLHLF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.83. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 522 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Coltene Holding AG ranks worse than 63.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Coltene Holding AG's current share price is $61.16. Coltene Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $22.46. Coltene Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.72.

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

CLHLF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.11   Med: 3.43   Max: 6.12
Current: 2.64

During the past 13 years, Coltene Holding AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.12. The lowest was 2.11. And the median was 3.43.

CLHLF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63.03% of 522 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.775 vs CLHLF: 2.64

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.

Coltene Holding AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $21.114. 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 $22.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


Coltene Holding AG  (OTCPK:CLHLF) 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.


Coltene Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Coltene Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Coltene Holding 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.

Coltene Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Coltene Holding 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 5.22 3.51 3.36 2.49 2.72

Coltene Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 3.36 0.00 2.49 0.00 2.72

CLHLF vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Coltene Holding 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.


Coltene Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Coltene Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


CLHLF
69GF Score
Coltene Holding AG CLHLF
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Coltene Holding 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=61.16/22.46
=2.72

* 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.

Coltene Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Coltene Holding AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=21.114/107.2000*107.2000
=21.114

Current CPI (Dec25) = 107.2000.

Coltene Holding AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 26.125 99.380 28.181
201712 29.227 100.213 31.265
201812 14.890 100.906 15.819
201912 15.543 101.063 16.487
202012 16.996 100.241 18.176
202112 19.516 101.776 20.556
202212 20.154 104.666 20.642
202312 18.748 106.461 18.878
202412 20.422 107.128 20.436
202512 21.114 107.200 21.114

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 2.72 mean?
Coltene Holding AG (CLHLF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.72 as of Jul. 20, 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 Coltene Holding AG and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 3.43. Over the past decade, Coltene Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.11 to 6.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Coltene Holding AG ranks #329 out of 522 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Coltene Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Coltene Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.72 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 6.12. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Coltene Holding AG's value of 2.72 is 53.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coltene Holding AG ranks #329 out of 522 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Coltene Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coltene Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Coltene Holding AG ranks #329 out of 522 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Coltene Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Coltene Holding AG's value of 2.72 is 53.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Coltene Holding AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.11 to 6.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.43 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Coltene Holding AG 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.78, based on 522 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. Coltene Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.72 is 53.2% 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 Coltene Holding AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coltene Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.72, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 3.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coltene Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Coltene Holding AG (CLHLF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.72. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.83, compared to a current price of $61.16 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.72, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.43 and 53.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.78. Coltene Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Coltene Holding AG (CLHLF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.72 as of Jul. 20, 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 Coltene Holding AG (CLHLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coltene Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $61.16 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $64.83.

Key valuation signals for CLHLF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.72 (21% below median its 10-year median of 3.43)
  • GF Value™: $64.83 vs. price of $61.16 (5.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.2% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#329 of 522)

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


Coltene Holding AG Business Description

Address Feldwiesenstrasse 20, Altstatten, CHE, 9450
Coltene Holding AG is a manufacturer and distributor of consumables and small devices for dental practices, dental service organisations (DSOs), dental clinics and laboratories, as well as for non-dental niches (e.g., clinics for ophthalmology or podiatry). The Group develops, manufactures, and sells mainly via distribution channels a broad and comprehensive range of disposables, tools, and equipment for dentists and dental laboratories. Geographically, it operates in EMEA, North America, Latin America, and Asia/Oceania, with maximum from North America.
69GF Score

Get the complete analysis for CLHLF

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$61.16
Price
$64.83
GF Value