Corbion NV (FRA:CSUA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.72 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 26% Above Median

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FRA:CSUA Corbion NV FRA:CSUA
81 GF Score
Price €19.95
GF Value €19.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Corbion NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Corbion NV FRA:CSUA -0.35% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:CSUA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,221 Chemicals companies, Corbion NV ranks worse than 51.02% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Corbion NV's current share price is €19.95. Corbion NV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €11.57. Corbion NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.72.

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

FRA:CSUA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25   Med: 1.36   Max: 1.71
Current: 1.71

During the past 13 years, Corbion NV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.71. The lowest was 1.25. And the median was 1.36.

FRA:CSUA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
51.02% of 1221 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs FRA:CSUA: 1.71

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.

Corbion NV's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €12.886. 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 €11.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Corbion NV  (FRA:CSUA) 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.


Corbion NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Corbion NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Corbion NV'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.

Corbion NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Corbion NV 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 4.25 3.10 1.83 1.92 1.58

Corbion NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 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 0.00 1.92 1.28 1.58 1.40

FRA:CSUA vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Corbion NV'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.


Corbion NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Corbion NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Corbion NV 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.

Corbion NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19.95/11.57
=1.72

* 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.

Corbion NV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Corbion NV's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=12.886/135.2700*135.2700
=12.886

Current CPI (Dec25) = 135.2700.

Corbion NV Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 8.690 100.710 11.672
201712 8.347 101.970 11.073
201812 8.852 103.970 11.517
201912 8.995 106.800 11.393
202012 8.765 107.850 10.993
202112 9.399 114.010 11.152
202212 10.603 124.940 11.480
202312 10.766 126.450 11.517
202412 13.288 131.630 13.655
202512 12.886 135.270 12.886

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 1.72 mean?
Corbion NV (FRA:CSUA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.72 as of Aug. 12, 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 Corbion NV and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, Corbion NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 1.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Corbion NV ranks #623 out of 1221 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Corbion NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Corbion NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.72 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 1.71. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Corbion NV's value of 1.72 is 3.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Corbion NV ranks #623 out of 1221 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Corbion NV has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corbion NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Corbion NV ranks #623 out of 1221 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Corbion NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Corbion NV's value of 1.72 is 3.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Corbion NV's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 1.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Corbion NV 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.66, based on 1,221 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. Corbion NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.72 is 3.6% 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 Corbion NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals 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. Corbion NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corbion NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corbion NV (FRA:CSUA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.06, compared to a current price of €19.95 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 3.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.66. Corbion NV's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Corbion NV (FRA:CSUA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72 as of Aug. 12, 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 Corbion NV (FRA:CSUA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corbion NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.95 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.06. GuruFocus considers Corbion NV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CSUA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.72 (26% above median its 10-year median of 1.36)
  • GF Value™: €19.06 vs. price of €19.95 (4.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.6% above the Chemicals median (#623 of 1221)

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


Corbion NV Business Description

Address Piet Heinkade 127, Amsterdam, NH, NLD, 1019 GM
Corbion NV is a Netherlands-based company that produces food ingredients and biobased chemicals. The company distinguishes between the segments Functional Ingredients & Solutions and Health & Nutrition. It provides solutions for food preservation, health, and bioplastics through fermentation technology. Its products serve industries including food, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and packaging. Corbion focuses on innovation and sustainability to preserve food, health, and the planet. Geographically, it operates in The NEtherlands, Rest of EMEA, USA, Rest of Americas, and Asia, and derives a majority of its revenue from the U.S.
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