FPLSF (5N Plus) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 19.77 (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — 1520% Above Median


FPLSF 5N Plus Inc FPLSF
73 GF Score
Price $32.03
GF Value $7.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is 5N Plus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

5N Plus FPLSF +3.99% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 19.77 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 1520% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates FPLSF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.66 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,286 Chemicals companies, 5N Plus ranks worse than 96.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-01), 5N Plus's current share price is $32.03. 5N Plus's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.62. 5N Plus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 19.77.

The historical rank and industry rank for 5N Plus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FPLSF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 1.22   Max: 20.06
Current: 17.34

During the past years, 5N Plus's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 20.06. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.22.

FPLSF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.35% of 1286 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.735 vs FPLSF: 17.34

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.

5N Plus's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.411. 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 $1.62 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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5N Plus  (OTCPK:FPLSF) 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.


5N Plus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


5N Plus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for 5N Plus'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.

5N Plus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

5N Plus 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 1.00 1.30 1.70 3.46 8.20

5N Plus 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 2.49 4.20 7.97 8.20 14.22

FPLSF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, 5N Plus'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.


5N Plus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, 5N Plus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 5N Plus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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5N Plus 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.

5N Plus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=32.03/1.62
=19.77

* 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.

5N Plus's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, 5N Plus'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)
=2.411/132.2623*132.2623
=2.411

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

5N Plus Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.109 102.002 1.438
201609 1.051 101.765 1.366
201612 1.057 101.449 1.378
201703 1.111 102.634 1.432
201706 1.158 103.029 1.487
201709 1.191 103.345 1.524
201712 1.257 103.345 1.609
201803 1.306 105.004 1.645
201806 1.335 105.557 1.673
201809 1.368 105.636 1.713
201812 1.415 105.399 1.776
201903 1.397 106.979 1.727
201906 1.395 107.690 1.713
201909 1.395 107.611 1.715
201912 1.406 107.769 1.726
202003 1.421 107.927 1.741
202006 1.439 108.401 1.756
202009 1.452 108.164 1.775
202012 1.450 108.559 1.767
202103 1.457 110.298 1.747
202106 1.489 111.720 1.763
202109 1.477 112.905 1.730
202112 1.542 113.774 1.793
202203 1.489 117.646 1.674
202206 1.454 120.806 1.592
202209 1.352 120.648 1.482
202212 1.277 120.964 1.396
202303 1.301 122.702 1.402
202306 1.402 124.203 1.493
202309 1.418 125.230 1.498
202312 1.450 125.072 1.533
202403 1.474 126.258 1.544
202406 1.522 127.522 1.579
202409 1.614 127.285 1.677
202412 1.561 127.364 1.621
202503 1.701 129.181 1.742
202506 1.933 129.892 1.968
202509 2.142 130.287 2.174
202512 2.234 130.366 2.266
202603 2.411 132.262 2.411

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 19.77 mean?
5N Plus (FPLSF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 19.77 as of Jul. 01, 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 5N Plus and its competitors. This is 1520% above median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, 5N Plus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 20.06. According to the industry distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #1239 out of 1286 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is 5N Plus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
5N Plus' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 19.77 is 1520% above median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 20.06. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74. 5N Plus' value of 19.77 is 1039.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #1239 out of 1286 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, 5N Plus has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 5N Plus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #1239 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places 5N Plus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74. 5N Plus' value of 19.77 is 1039.5% above this benchmark. Historically, 5N Plus' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 20.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 1.74, 5N Plus 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 1.74, based on 1,286 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. 5N Plus's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 19.77 is 1039.5% 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 5N Plus and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 5N Plus's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 19.77, which is 1520% above median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 5N Plus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5N Plus (FPLSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.66, compared to a current price of $32.03 — trading 318.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 19.77, which is 1520% above median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 1039.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.74. 5N Plus' overall GF Score™ is 73/100. 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 5N Plus (FPLSF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 19.77 as of Jul. 01, 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 5N Plus (FPLSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5N Plus stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $32.03 is trading 318.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.66. GuruFocus considers 5N Plus to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FPLSF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 19.77 (1520% above median its 10-year median of 1.22)
  • GF Value™: $7.66 vs. price of $32.03 (318.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100
  • Industry Position: 1039.5% above the Chemicals median (#1239 of 1286)

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


5N Plus Business Description

Other Exchanges EMB:GermanyVNP:Canada
Address 4385 Garand Street, Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC, CAN, H4R 2B4
5N Plus Inc is a Canadian-based company producing specialty semiconductors and performance materials. It operates in two segments: Specialty Semiconductors and Performance Materials. The Specialty Semiconductors segment manufactures and sells products used in several applications such as renewable energy, space satellites, and imaging. The Performance Materials segment manufactures and sells products that are used in several applications in pharmaceutical & healthcare, industrial, and catalytic and extractive. Main products are sold as active pharmaceutical ingredients, animal feed additives, specialized chemicals, commercial-grade metals, alloys, and engineered powders. The maximum revenue is derived from the Specialty Semiconductors segment.
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