BE Group AB (FRA:BGA1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.35 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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What is BE Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BE Group AB FRA:BGA1 +1.11% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:BGA1 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.35. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Steel companies, BE Group AB ranks better than 82.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), BE Group AB's current share price is €2.74. BE Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.76. BE Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.35.

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

FRA:BGA1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26   Med: 0.45   Max: 2.31
Current: 0.33

During the past years, BE Group AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.31. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.45.

FRA:BGA1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
82.5% of 503 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs FRA:BGA1: 0.33

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.

BE Group AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.642. 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 €7.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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BE Group AB  (FRA:BGA1) 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.


BE Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BE Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BE 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.

BE Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BE Group AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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BE 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 0.40 0.29 0.31 0.28 0.29

FRA:BGA1 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, BE 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.


BE Group AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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BE 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.74/7.76
=0.35

* 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.

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

For example, BE 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)
=4.642/134.6100*134.6100
=4.642

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

BE Group AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 5.578 101.138 7.424
201612 5.471 102.022 7.219
201703 5.812 102.022 7.669
201706 5.612 102.752 7.352
201709 5.782 103.279 7.536
201712 5.565 103.793 7.217
201803 5.779 103.962 7.483
201806 5.785 104.875 7.425
201809 5.827 105.679 7.422
201812 5.984 105.912 7.605
201903 6.051 105.886 7.692
201906 5.977 106.742 7.537
201909 6.007 107.214 7.542
201912 6.063 107.766 7.573
202003 5.937 106.563 7.500
202006 6.054 107.498 7.581
202009 6.079 107.635 7.602
202012 6.130 108.296 7.620
202103 6.648 108.360 8.259
202106 7.501 108.928 9.270
202109 8.681 110.338 10.591
202112 9.481 112.486 11.346
202203 10.258 114.825 12.025
202206 10.967 118.384 12.470
202209 11.044 122.296 12.156
202212 10.262 126.365 10.932
202303 10.095 127.042 10.696
202306 9.073 129.407 9.438
202309 8.604 130.224 8.894
202312 8.773 131.912 8.952
202403 8.763 132.205 8.922
202406 8.755 132.716 8.880
202409 8.796 132.304 8.949
202412 8.328 132.987 8.430
202503 8.493 132.825 8.607
202506 5.670 133.699 5.709
202509 4.714 133.480 4.754
202512 4.563 133.390 4.605
202603 4.643 133.560 4.680
202606 4.642 134.610 4.642

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 0.35 mean?
BE Group AB (FRA:BGA1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 as of Aug. 06, 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 BE Group AB and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, BE Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 2.31. According to the industry distribution chart, BE Group AB ranks #88 out of 503 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is BE Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BE Group AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 2.31. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90. BE Group AB's value of 0.35 is 61.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BE Group AB ranks #88 out of 503 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BE Group AB has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BE Group AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, BE Group AB ranks #88 out of 503 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places BE Group AB in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90. BE Group AB's value of 0.35 is 61.1% below this benchmark. Historically, BE Group AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 2.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.90, BE 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 Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.90, based on 503 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. BE Group AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35 is 61.1% 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 BE Group AB and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BE Group AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BE Group AB stock overvalued right now?
BE Group AB (FRA:BGA1) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.35. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.35, compared to a current price of €2.74 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 61.1% below the Steel industry median of 0.90. BE Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 BE Group AB (FRA:BGA1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.35 as of Aug. 06, 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 BE Group AB (FRA:BGA1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BE Group AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.74 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.35.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BGA1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.35 (22% below median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: €2.35 vs. price of €2.74 (16.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.1% below the Steel median (#88 of 503)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BGA1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BE Group AB Business Description

Address Krangatan 19B, Box 225, Malmo, SWE, 201 22
BE Group AB is a steel service company engaged in trading and servicing steel, stainless steel, aluminium and other related products. The company offers direct deliveries, inventory sales and production services within the construction and engineering sectors. Its product range consists of commercial steel and tubes, engineering steel, reinforcing steel, stainless steel and aluminium. In addition, the company's resources for production service include cutting and sawing of steel, stainless steel and aluminium, shot-blasting and protective painting, cutting and drilling facilities, integrated in-line, flame-cutting, slitting and cutting to length and pre-processing of reinforcing steel. Geographically, the segments of the company are Sweden and Polen; Finland and the Baltics.
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