Polygiene Group AB (FRA:44P) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.70 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 48% Below Median

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FRA:44P Polygiene Group AB FRA:44P
43 GF Score
Price €0.40
GF Value €0.69
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Polygiene Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Polygiene Group AB FRA:44P +2.82% 43 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:44P with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Chemicals companies, Polygiene Group AB ranks better than 85.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Polygiene Group AB's current share price is €0.401. Polygiene Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.57. Polygiene Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.70.

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

FRA:44P' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63   Med: 1.35   Max: 1.85
Current: 0.63

During the past years, Polygiene Group AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.85. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.35.

FRA:44P's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
85.07% of 1273 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs FRA:44P: 0.63

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.

Polygiene Group AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.712. 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 €0.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Polygiene Group AB  (FRA:44P) 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.


Polygiene Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Polygiene Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Polygiene Group AB'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.

Polygiene Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Polygiene Group AB 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.67 1.20

Polygiene Group AB 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 1.72 1.09 1.20 0.78 0.73

FRA:44P vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Polygiene Group AB'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.


Polygiene Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Polygiene Group AB 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.

Polygiene Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.401/0.57
=0.70

* 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.

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

For example, Polygiene Group AB'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)
=0.712/134.1100*134.1100
=0.712

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.1100.

Polygiene Group AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.206 101.138 0.273
201612 0.207 102.022 0.272
201703 0.195 102.022 0.256
201706 0.173 102.752 0.226
201709 0.180 103.279 0.234
201712 0.176 103.793 0.227
201803 0.164 103.962 0.212
201806 0.155 104.875 0.198
201809 0.154 105.679 0.195
201812 0.174 105.912 0.220
201903 0.180 105.886 0.228
201906 0.158 106.742 0.199
201909 0.164 107.214 0.205
201912 0.136 107.766 0.169
202003 0.131 106.563 0.165
202006 0.133 107.498 0.166
202009 0.143 107.635 0.178
202012 0.132 108.296 0.163
202103 1.251 108.360 1.548
202106 1.280 108.928 1.576
202109 1.310 110.338 1.592
202112 1.422 112.486 1.695
202203 1.480 114.825 1.729
202206 1.523 118.384 1.725
202209 1.512 122.296 1.658
202212 1.476 126.365 1.566
202303 1.464 127.042 1.545
202306 1.489 129.407 1.543
202309 1.422 130.224 1.464
202312 0.713 131.912 0.725
202403 0.745 132.205 0.756
202406 0.742 132.716 0.750
202409 0.745 132.304 0.755
202412 0.761 132.987 0.767
202503 0.757 132.825 0.764
202506 0.732 133.699 0.734
202509 0.732 133.480 0.735
202512 0.695 133.390 0.699
202603 0.710 133.560 0.713
202606 0.712 134.110 0.712

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 0.70 mean?
Polygiene Group AB (FRA:44P) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.70 as of Jul. 25, 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 Polygiene Group AB and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Polygiene Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Polygiene Group AB ranks #190 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Polygiene Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Polygiene Group AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.70 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 1.85. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Polygiene Group AB's value of 0.70 is 57.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polygiene Group AB ranks #190 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Polygiene Group AB has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polygiene Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Polygiene Group AB ranks #190 out of 1273 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Polygiene Group AB in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Polygiene Group AB's value of 0.70 is 57.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Polygiene Group AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 1.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Polygiene Group AB 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 1.66, based on 1,273 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. Polygiene Group AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.70 is 57.8% 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 Polygiene Group AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polygiene Group AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polygiene Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polygiene Group AB (FRA:44P) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.69, compared to a current price of €0.40 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 57.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.66. Polygiene Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 2 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 Polygiene Group AB (FRA:44P), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.70 as of Jul. 25, 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 Polygiene Group AB (FRA:44P) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polygiene Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.40 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.69. GuruFocus considers Polygiene Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:44P:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.70 (48% below median its 10-year median of 1.35)
  • GF Value™: €0.69 vs. price of €0.40 (41.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.8% below the Chemicals median (#190 of 1273)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:44P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Polygiene Group AB Business Description

Other Exchanges POLYG:Sweden
Address Styrmansgatan 2, Malmo, SWE, 211 18
Polygiene Group AB is an ingredient technology company offering solutions to enhance freshness and performance across products and materials. With key technologies such as StayFresh, Stay Cool, OdorCrunch2.0, Biomaster, Polygiene StayCool, Verimaster, and Scentmaster, etc., it offers solutions for odor, bacteria, and virus control, and can also offer solutions for protection against counterfeiting. The Group serves businesses across various categories, including Sports and Outdoor, Fashion and Lifestyle, Workwear, Hospitality, Home and Pets, Healthcare, Water, Industrial, and Paper and Packaging. Its operating business segments are: Polygiene, which generates the maximum revenue, and Addmaster. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
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