Cascades (FRA:CS6) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.61 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 29% Below Median


FRA:CS6 Cascades Inc FRA:CS6
61 GF Score
Price €7.15
GF Value €135.53
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What is Cascades Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cascades FRA:CS6 +0.70% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:CS6 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €135.53. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Packaging & Containers companies, Cascades ranks better than 69.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-11), Cascades's current share price is €7.15. Cascades's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €11.65. Cascades's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.61.

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

FRA:CS6' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 0.86   Max: 1.45
Current: 0.62

During the past years, Cascades's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.45. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 0.86.

FRA:CS6's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
69.75% of 314 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.205 vs FRA:CS6: 0.62

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.

Cascades's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.934. 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 €11.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Cascades  (FRA:CS6) 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.


Cascades Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cascades Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cascades'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.

Cascades Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cascades 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 0.96 0.53 0.75 0.68 0.68

Cascades 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 0.54 0.49 0.53 0.68 0.63

FRA:CS6 vs SW, PKG, IP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Cascades'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.


Cascades Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cascades's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cascades 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.15/11.65
=0.61

* 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.

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

For example, Cascades'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)
=10.934/132.2623*132.2623
=10.934

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Cascades Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.760 102.002 8.765
201609 6.811 101.765 8.852
201612 7.398 101.449 9.645
201703 8.572 102.634 11.047
201706 10.389 103.029 13.337
201709 10.242 103.345 13.108
201712 10.137 103.345 12.974
201803 10.028 105.004 12.631
201806 10.712 105.557 13.422
201809 11.026 105.636 13.805
201812 10.463 105.399 13.130
201903 10.583 106.979 13.084
201906 10.746 107.690 13.198
201909 11.472 107.611 14.100
201912 10.810 107.769 13.267
202003 10.599 107.927 12.989
202006 10.751 108.401 13.117
202009 9.959 108.164 12.178
202012 10.979 108.559 13.376
202103 11.585 110.298 13.892
202106 11.727 111.720 13.883
202109 11.846 112.905 13.877
202112 12.881 113.774 14.974
202203 13.256 117.646 14.903
202206 13.857 120.806 15.171
202209 14.553 120.648 15.954
202212 12.954 120.964 14.164
202303 12.106 122.702 13.049
202306 12.277 124.203 13.074
202309 12.518 125.230 13.221
202312 11.804 125.072 12.483
202403 11.655 126.258 12.209
202406 11.605 127.522 12.036
202409 11.249 127.285 11.689
202412 11.443 127.364 11.883
202503 10.947 129.181 11.208
202506 10.481 129.892 10.672
202509 10.382 130.287 10.539
202512 10.521 130.366 10.674
202603 10.934 132.262 10.934

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 0.61 mean?
Cascades (FRA:CS6) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 as of Jul. 11, 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 Cascades and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, Cascades' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Cascades ranks #95 out of 314 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Cascades' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cascades' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 1.45. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Cascades' value of 0.61 is 49.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cascades ranks #95 out of 314 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cascades has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cascades' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Cascades ranks #95 out of 314 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Cascades in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21. Cascades' value of 0.61 is 49.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Cascades' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 1.21, Cascades 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.21, based on 314 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. Cascades's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 is 49.4% 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 Cascades and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cascades's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cascades stock overvalued right now?
Cascades (FRA:CS6) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61. The stock's GF Value™ is €135.53, compared to a current price of €7.15 — trading 94.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 49.4% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.21. Cascades' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Cascades (FRA:CS6), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Jul. 11, 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 Cascades (FRA:CS6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cascades stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.15 is trading 94.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €135.53.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CS6:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.61 (29% below median its 10-year median of 0.86)
  • GF Value™: €135.53 vs. price of €7.15 (94.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.4% below the Packaging & Containers median (#95 of 314)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CS6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cascades Business Description

Address 404 Marie-Victorin Boulevard, C.P. 30, Kingsey Falls, QC, CAN, J0A 1B0
Cascades Inc is a paper and packaging company that produces, converts, and sells packaging and tissue products composed predominantly of recycled fibres. Its customer base includes food processing companies, the maintenance industry, the accommodations and housing industry, micro-businesses, and boutiques. The products are marketed through brands such as Cascades Fresh, Cascades Protect, Cascades IMGN, Cascades PRO, and Cascades Fluff & Tuff, among others. The company is organized into two main business segments: Packaging Products and Tissue Papers. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Packaging Product segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the operations located in Canada.
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