Geotrans (FRA:5Z4) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.01 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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FRA:5Z4 Geotrans SA FRA:5Z4
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What is Geotrans Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Geotrans FRA:5Z4 -0.97% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:5Z4 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.45. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 161 Waste Management companies, Geotrans ranks better than 63.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Geotrans's current share price is €1.025. Geotrans's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.01. Geotrans's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.01.

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

FRA:5Z4' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1   Med: 1.44   Max: 2.25
Current: 1.04

During the past years, Geotrans's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.25. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 1.44.

FRA:5Z4's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
63.35% of 161 companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs FRA:5Z4: 1.04

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.

Geotrans's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.460. 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 €1.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Geotrans  (FRA:5Z4) 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.


Geotrans Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Geotrans Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Geotrans'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.

Geotrans Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Geotrans 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 1.56 1.29

Geotrans 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 2.09 1.55 1.36 1.29 1.13

FRA:5Z4 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Geotrans'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.


Geotrans Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Geotrans's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Geotrans 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.025/1.01
=1.01

* 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.

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

For example, Geotrans'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)
=1.46/163.0700*163.0700
=1.460

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 163.0700.

Geotrans Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.160 99.552 0.262
201609 0.236 99.064 0.388
201612 0.175 100.366 0.284
201703 0.322 101.018 0.520
201706 0.000 101.180 0.000
201709 0.155 101.343 0.249
201712 0.175 102.564 0.278
201803 0.200 102.564 0.318
201806 0.221 103.378 0.349
201809 0.236 103.378 0.372
201812 0.185 103.785 0.291
201903 0.234 104.274 0.366
201906 0.262 105.983 0.403
201909 0.368 105.983 0.566
201912 0.468 107.123 0.712
202003 0.631 109.076 0.943
202006 0.702 109.402 1.046
202009 0.875 109.320 1.305
202012 0.932 109.565 1.387
202103 0.935 112.658 1.353
202106 0.950 113.960 1.359
202109 0.976 115.588 1.377
202112 0.967 119.088 1.324
202203 1.081 125.031 1.410
202206 1.224 131.705 1.515
202209 1.341 135.531 1.613
202212 1.386 139.113 1.625
202303 1.382 145.950 1.544
202306 1.312 147.009 1.455
202309 1.236 146.113 1.379
202312 1.248 147.741 1.377
202403 1.304 149.044 1.427
202406 1.338 150.997 1.445
202409 1.394 153.439 1.481
202412 1.480 154.660 1.560
202503 1.457 157.021 1.513
202506 1.456 157.509 1.507
202509 1.491 158.000 1.539
202512 1.474 158.320 1.518
202603 1.460 163.070 1.460

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 1.01 mean?
Geotrans (FRA:5Z4) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.01 as of Aug. 13, 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 Geotrans and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Geotrans' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 2.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Geotrans ranks #59 out of 161 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Geotrans' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Geotrans' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.01 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 2.25. The Waste Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Geotrans' value of 1.01 is 39.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Geotrans ranks #59 out of 161 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Geotrans has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geotrans' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Geotrans ranks #59 out of 161 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Geotrans in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Geotrans' value of 1.01 is 39.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Geotrans' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 2.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Geotrans 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 Waste Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.66, based on 161 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. Geotrans's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.01 is 39.2% 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 Geotrans and its competitors. For the Waste Management 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. Geotrans's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geotrans stock overvalued right now?
Geotrans (FRA:5Z4) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.01. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.45, compared to a current price of €1.03 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 39.2% below the Waste Management industry median of 1.66. Geotrans' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Geotrans (FRA:5Z4), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.01 as of Aug. 13, 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 Geotrans (FRA:5Z4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geotrans stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.03 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.45.

Key valuation signals for FRA:5Z4:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.01 (30% below median its 10-year median of 1.44)
  • GF Value™: €1.45 vs. price of €1.03 (29.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.2% below the Waste Management median (#59 of 161)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5Z4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Geotrans Business Description

Other Exchanges GTS:Poland5Z4:Germany
Address Kobierzycka 20BA, Wroclaw, POL, 52-315
Geotrans SA is engaged in providing decisions regarding waste collection and treatment. Its services include the development of a rehabilitation project, obtaining administrative decisions and carrying out technical and biological rehabilitation.
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