The Chemours Co (FRA:2CU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.19 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:2CU The Chemours Co FRA:2CU
67 GF Score
Price €14.76
GF Value €17.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is The Chemours Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Chemours Co FRA:2CU +3.72% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.19 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 3.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:2CU with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,248 Chemicals companies, The Chemours Co ranks worse than 71.55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), The Chemours Co's current share price is €14.76. The Chemours Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.62. The Chemours Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.19.

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

FRA:2CU' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.9   Med: 3.18   Max: 5.02
Current: 3.01

During the past years, The Chemours Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.02. The lowest was 1.90. And the median was 3.18.

FRA:2CU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
71.55% of 1248 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs FRA:2CU: 3.01

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.

The Chemours Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.237. 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 €4.62 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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The Chemours Co  (FRA:2CU) 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.


The Chemours Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Chemours Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Chemours Co'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.

The Chemours Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Chemours Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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The Chemours Co 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 2.54 2.15 2.93 2.18 3.99

FRA:2CU vs KWR, NGVT, MTX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, The Chemours Co'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.


The Chemours Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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The Chemours Co 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.

The Chemours Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=14.76/4.62
=3.19

* 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.

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

For example, The Chemours Co'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)
=1.237/330.2130*330.2130
=1.237

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

The Chemours Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.809 241.018 1.108
201609 1.848 241.428 2.528
201612 0.519 241.432 0.710
201703 1.790 243.801 2.424
201706 2.732 244.955 3.683
201709 3.626 246.819 4.851
201712 3.972 246.524 5.320
201803 4.529 249.554 5.993
201806 4.941 251.989 6.475
201809 5.620 252.439 7.351
201812 5.219 251.233 6.860
201903 4.345 254.202 5.644
201906 4.455 256.143 5.743
201909 4.649 256.759 5.979
201912 3.791 256.974 4.871
202003 3.610 258.115 4.618
202006 3.552 257.797 4.550
202009 3.779 260.280 4.794
202012 4.052 260.474 5.137
202103 4.315 264.877 5.379
202106 4.507 271.696 5.478
202109 5.184 274.310 6.240
202112 5.940 278.802 7.035
202203 6.750 287.504 7.753
202206 7.382 296.311 8.227
202209 8.472 296.808 9.426
202212 7.037 296.797 7.829
202303 7.686 301.836 8.409
202306 5.031 305.109 5.445
202309 4.768 307.789 5.115
202312 4.548 306.746 4.896
202403 4.650 312.332 4.916
202406 4.500 314.175 4.730
202409 3.962 315.301 4.149
202412 3.649 315.605 3.818
202503 3.581 319.799 3.698
202506 1.373 322.561 1.406
202509 1.694 324.800 1.722
202512 1.424 324.054 1.451
202603 1.237 330.213 1.237

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 3.19 mean?
The Chemours Co (FRA:2CU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.19 as of Aug. 02, 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 The Chemours Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.18. Over the past decade, The Chemours Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 5.02. According to the industry distribution chart, The Chemours Co ranks #893 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is The Chemours Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Chemours Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.19 is near median its 10-year median of 3.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 5.02. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. The Chemours Co's value of 3.19 is 96.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Chemours Co ranks #893 out of 1248 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Chemours Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Chemours Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KWR and NGVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, The Chemours Co ranks #893 out of 1248 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Chemours Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. The Chemours Co's value of 3.19 is 96.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The Chemours Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 5.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.18 vs. the industry median of 1.62, The Chemours Co 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 1.62, based on 1,248 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. The Chemours Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.19 is 96.9% 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 The Chemours Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Chemours Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Chemours Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Chemours Co (FRA:2CU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.72, compared to a current price of €14.76 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.18 and 96.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.62. The Chemours Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 The Chemours Co (FRA:2CU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.19 as of Aug. 02, 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 The Chemours Co (FRA:2CU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Chemours Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €14.76 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.72. GuruFocus considers The Chemours Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2CU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.19 (near median its 10-year median of 3.18)
  • GF Value™: €17.72 vs. price of €14.76 (16.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.9% above the Chemicals median (#893 of 1248)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2CU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Chemours Co Business Description

Address 1007 Market Street, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19801
The Chemours Co is a provider of chemicals. It delivers customized solutions with a wide range of industrial and specialty chemicals products for various markets including coatings, plastics, refrigeration, air conditioning, paints and coatings, plastics, transportation, semiconductor, and others. The company's operating segments include Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials. It generates maximum revenue from the Titanium Technologies segment. The Titanium Technologies segment is a producer of TiO2 pigment, a premium white pigment used to deliver whiteness, brightness, opacity, durability, efficiency, and protection across a variety of applications. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from North America.
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