Alpek (FRA:27A) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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FRA:27A Alpek SA FRA:27A
47 GF Score
Price €0.60
GF Value €0.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Alpek Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Alpek FRA:27A -0.83% 47 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates FRA:27A with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,160 Chemicals companies, Alpek ranks better than 84.4% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Alpek's current share price is €0.60. Alpek's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.07. Alpek's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.56.

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

FRA:27A' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 0.83   Max: 1.54
Current: 0.58

During the past years, Alpek's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.54. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.83.

FRA:27A's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
84.4% of 1160 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs FRA:27A: 0.58

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.

Alpek's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.617. 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 €1.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Alpek  (FRA:27A) 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.


Alpek Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Alpek Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alpek'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.

Alpek Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Alpek 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 1.22 1.40 0.60 0.60 0.43

Alpek Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.47 0.46 0.43 0.52 0.60

FRA:27A vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alpek'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.


Alpek Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Alpek 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.

Alpek's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.60/1.07
=0.56

* 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.

Alpek's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Alpek's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.617/165.5700*165.5700
=0.617

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 165.5700.

Alpek Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.761 103.084 1.222
201612 0.805 105.002 1.269
201703 0.804 108.063 1.232
201706 0.768 108.339 1.174
201709 0.552 109.628 0.834
201712 0.547 112.114 0.808
201803 0.566 113.505 0.826
201806 0.589 113.373 0.860
201809 0.638 115.130 0.918
201812 0.806 117.530 1.135
201903 0.767 118.050 1.076
201906 0.781 117.848 1.097
201909 0.796 118.581 1.111
201912 0.913 120.854 1.251
202003 0.696 121.885 0.945
202006 0.721 121.777 0.980
202009 0.736 123.341 0.988
202012 0.790 124.661 1.049
202103 0.799 127.574 1.037
202106 0.855 128.936 1.098
202109 0.884 130.742 1.119
202112 0.894 133.830 1.106
202203 0.996 137.082 1.203
202206 1.122 139.233 1.334
202209 1.232 142.116 1.435
202212 1.078 144.291 1.237
202303 1.029 146.472 1.163
202306 1.038 146.272 1.175
202309 1.055 148.446 1.177
202312 0.736 151.017 0.807
202403 0.750 152.947 0.812
202406 0.738 153.551 0.796
202409 0.661 155.246 0.705
202412 0.614 157.378 0.646
202503 0.622 158.761 0.649
202506 0.603 160.180 0.623
202509 0.578 161.030 0.594
202512 0.520 163.190 0.528
202603 0.521 166.040 0.520
202606 0.617 165.570 0.617

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 0.56 mean?
Alpek (FRA:27A) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 as of Aug. 21, 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 Alpek and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Alpek's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpek ranks #181 out of 1160 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Alpek's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Alpek's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.54. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68. Alpek's value of 0.56 is 66.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alpek ranks #181 out of 1160 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alpek has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpek's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alpek ranks #181 out of 1160 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Alpek in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68. Alpek's value of 0.56 is 66.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Alpek's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Alpek 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.68, based on 1,160 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. Alpek's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 66.7% 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 Alpek and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpek's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpek (FRA:27A) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.56, compared to a current price of €0.60 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 66.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.68. Alpek's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 Alpek (FRA:27A), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Aug. 21, 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 Alpek (FRA:27A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpek stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.60 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.56. GuruFocus considers Alpek to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:27A:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.83)
  • GF Value™: €0.56 vs. price of €0.60 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.7% below the Chemicals median (#181 of 1160)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:27A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alpek Business Description

Other Exchanges ALPKF:USAALPEKA:Mexico
Address Avenida Gomez Morin Sur No. 1111, Col. Carrizalejo, San Pedro Garza Garcia, NL, MEX, 66254
Alpek SA is a petrochemical company with operations through two business segments: Polyester and Plastic and Chemicals. The Polyester segment comprises the production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled PET (rPET), and polyester fibers, which are mainly used for food and beverage packaging, textile and industrial filament markets, and The Plastics & Chemicals business segment comprises the production of polypropylene (PP), expandable styrene (EPS and Arcel), fertilizers and other chemicals, which serves a wide range of markets, including the consumer goods, automotive, construction, agriculture, pharmaceutical, and other markets. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the polyester segment.
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