Velan (FRA:946) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.99 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 94% Above Median

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FRA:946 Velan Inc FRA:946
61 GF Score
Price €11.10
GF Value €7.54
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Velan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Velan FRA:946 -0.89% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:946 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,112 Industrial Products companies, Velan ranks better than 74.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), Velan's current share price is €11.10. Velan's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €11.18. Velan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.99.

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

FRA:946' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 0.51   Max: 1.14
Current: 1

During the past years, Velan's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.14. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.51.

FRA:946's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
74.67% of 2112 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.1 vs FRA:946: 1.00

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.

Velan's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €6.602. 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 €11.18 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Velan  (FRA:946) 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.


Velan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Velan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Velan'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.

Velan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Velan Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.48 0.62 0.25 0.77 0.87

Velan Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 0.78 0.79 0.97 0.87 0.85

FRA:946 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Velan'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.


Velan Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Velan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Velan 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.10/11.18
=0.99

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=6.602/134.0005*134.0005
=6.602

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 134.0005.

Velan Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 13.516 101.686 17.811
201611 13.829 101.607 18.238
201702 14.102 102.476 18.440
201705 13.605 103.108 17.681
201708 12.665 103.108 16.460
201711 12.707 103.740 16.414
201802 11.839 104.688 15.154
201805 11.988 105.399 15.241
201808 12.103 106.031 15.296
201811 12.363 105.478 15.706
201902 12.418 106.268 15.659
201905 12.229 107.927 15.183
201908 12.264 108.085 15.204
201911 12.289 107.769 15.280
202002 11.945 108.559 14.744
202005 11.905 107.532 14.835
202008 11.155 108.243 13.809
202011 11.555 108.796 14.232
202102 11.382 109.745 13.898
202105 11.186 111.404 13.455
202108 11.563 112.668 13.752
202111 11.853 113.932 13.941
202202 10.808 115.986 12.487
202205 11.028 120.016 12.313
202208 10.960 120.569 12.181
202211 11.163 121.675 12.294
202302 8.649 122.070 9.494
202305 8.206 124.045 8.865
202308 8.161 125.389 8.722
202311 7.918 125.468 8.457
202402 7.823 125.468 8.355
202405 7.770 127.601 8.160
202408 7.624 127.838 7.992
202411 5.056 127.838 5.300
202502 4.352 128.786 4.528
202505 7.373 129.813 7.611
202508 6.890 130.208 7.091
202511 7.446 130.682 7.635
202602 7.112 131.077 7.271
202605 6.602 134.001 6.602

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 0.99 mean?
Velan (FRA:946) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.99 as of Aug. 26, 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 Velan and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Velan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Velan ranks #535 out of 2112 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Velan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Velan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.99 is 94% above median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 1.14. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.10. Velan's value of 0.99 is 52.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Velan ranks #535 out of 2112 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Velan has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Velan's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Velan ranks #535 out of 2112 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Velan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.10. Velan's value of 0.99 is 52.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Velan's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Velan 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.10, based on 2,112 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. Velan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.99 is 52.9% 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 Velan and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Velan's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 0.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Velan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velan (FRA:946) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.54, compared to a current price of €11.10 — trading 47.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 52.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.10. Velan's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 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 Velan (FRA:946), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.99 as of Aug. 26, 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 Velan (FRA:946) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Velan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.10 is trading 47.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.54. GuruFocus considers Velan to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:946:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.99 (94% above median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: €7.54 vs. price of €11.10 (47.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.9% below the Industrial Products median (#535 of 2112)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:946 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Velan Business Description

Other Exchanges VLNSF:USAVLN:Canada
Address 7007 Cote de Liesse Road, Montreal, QC, CAN, H4T 1G2
Velan Inc is an international manufacturer of industrial valves. The company offers products such as Gate valves, check valves, cryogenic, steam traps, and others, which are used in various industries including power generation, oil and gas, refining and petrochemicals, chemical, liquid natural gas (LNG) and cryogenics, mining, shipbuilding, water, and wastewater. It operates in various geographical regions: Canada, the United States, France, Italy, and Other countries.
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