Bruker (FRA:BKD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.45 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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What is Bruker Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bruker FRA:BKD +4.12% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.45 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 8.75. GuruFocus rates FRA:BKD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €55.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 520 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Bruker ranks worse than 88.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Bruker's current share price is €55.83. Bruker's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.49. Bruker's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.45.

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

FRA:BKD' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.88   Med: 8.75   Max: 16.83
Current: 7.15

During the past years, Bruker's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 16.83. The lowest was 3.88. And the median was 8.75.

FRA:BKD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
88.27% of 520 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.8 vs FRA:BKD: 7.15

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.

Bruker's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.917. 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 €7.49 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bruker  (FRA:BKD) 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.


Bruker Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bruker Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bruker'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.

Bruker Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bruker Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bruker Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:BKD vs GKOS, BIO, GMED: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Bruker'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.


Bruker Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Bruker's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bruker 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=55.83/7.49
=7.45

* 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.

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

For example, Bruker'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)
=13.917/330.2130*330.2130
=13.917

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Bruker Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.655 241.018 5.008
201609 3.854 241.428 5.271
201612 4.071 241.432 5.568
201703 4.237 243.801 5.739
201706 4.234 244.955 5.708
201709 3.931 246.819 5.259
201712 3.933 246.524 5.268
201803 4.061 249.554 5.374
201806 4.253 251.989 5.573
201809 4.473 252.439 5.851
201812 5.032 251.233 6.614
201903 5.154 254.202 6.695
201906 4.926 256.143 6.350
201909 4.985 256.759 6.411
201912 5.294 256.974 6.803
202003 5.373 258.115 6.874
202006 5.206 257.797 6.668
202009 5.277 260.280 6.695
202012 5.199 260.474 6.591
202103 5.364 264.877 6.687
202106 5.506 271.696 6.692
202109 6.027 274.310 7.255
202112 6.284 278.802 7.443
202203 6.185 287.504 7.104
202206 6.190 296.311 6.898
202209 6.422 296.808 7.145
202212 7.151 296.797 7.956
202303 7.512 301.836 8.218
202306 7.740 305.109 8.377
202309 7.763 307.789 8.329
202312 8.700 306.746 9.366
202403 8.959 312.332 9.472
202406 10.979 314.175 11.539
202409 10.740 315.301 11.248
202412 11.215 315.605 11.734
202503 11.094 319.799 11.455
202506 10.309 322.561 10.554
202509 13.637 324.800 13.864
202512 13.789 324.054 14.051
202603 13.917 330.213 13.917

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 7.45 mean?
Bruker (FRA:BKD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.45 as of Aug. 01, 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 Bruker and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 8.75. Over the past decade, Bruker's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.88 to 16.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Bruker ranks #459 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is Bruker's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bruker's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.45 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 8.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.88 to a high of 16.83. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Bruker's value of 7.45 is 313.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bruker ranks #459 out of 520 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bruker has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bruker's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GKOS and BIO?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Bruker ranks #459 out of 520 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bruker in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80. Bruker's value of 7.45 is 313.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Bruker's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.88 to 16.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.75 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Bruker 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.80, based on 520 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. Bruker's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.45 is 313.9% 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 Bruker and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bruker's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.45, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 8.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bruker stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bruker (FRA:BKD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €55.90, compared to a current price of €55.83 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.45, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 8.75 and 313.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.80. Bruker's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 10 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 Bruker (FRA:BKD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.45 as of Aug. 01, 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 Bruker (FRA:BKD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bruker stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €55.83 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €55.90. GuruFocus considers Bruker to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BKD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.45 (15% below median its 10-year median of 8.75)
  • GF Value™: €55.90 vs. price of €55.83 (0.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 313.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#459 of 520)

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


Bruker Business Description

Address 40 Manning Road, Billerica, MA, USA, 01821
Bruker Corp manufactures scientific instruments and diagnostic tests for customers in the life sciences, applied markets, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. The company operates in segments, namely, Bruker Scientific Instruments (BSI) BioSpin, BSI CALID, BSI Nano, and Bruker Energy & Supercon Technologies (BEST) . The company generates maximum revenue from the BSI CALID segment. Geographically, it derives the maximum of its revenue from United States.
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