Alto Ingredients (FRA:FPR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.91 (As of Jul. 10, 2026) — 333% Above Median


FRA:FPR Alto Ingredients Inc FRA:FPR
38 GF Score
Price €5.09
GF Value €1.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Alto Ingredients Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Alto Ingredients FRA:FPR +3.88% 38 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 333% above its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:FPR with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,284 Chemicals companies, Alto Ingredients ranks better than 73.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-10), Alto Ingredients's current share price is €5.09. Alto Ingredients's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.60. Alto Ingredients's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.91.

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

FRA:FPR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.21   Max: 1.45
Current: 0.9

During the past years, Alto Ingredients's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.45. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.21.

FRA:FPR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.83% of 1284 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78 vs FRA:FPR: 0.90

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.

Alto Ingredients's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.773. 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 €5.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Alto Ingredients  (FRA:FPR) 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.


Alto Ingredients Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Alto Ingredients Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alto Ingredients'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.

Alto Ingredients Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Alto Ingredients 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 0.64 0.38 0.35 0.22 0.45

Alto Ingredients 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 0.16 0.17 0.16 0.45 0.77

FRA:FPR vs OEC, MATV, GEVO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alto Ingredients'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.


Alto Ingredients Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Alto Ingredients 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.

Alto Ingredients's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.09/5.60
=0.91

* 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.

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

For example, Alto Ingredients'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)
=2.773/330.2130*330.2130
=2.773

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Alto Ingredients Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.499 241.018 10.274
201609 7.439 241.428 10.175
201612 8.490 241.432 11.612
201703 8.026 243.801 10.871
201706 7.459 244.955 10.055
201709 7.037 246.819 9.415
201712 6.847 246.524 9.171
201803 6.440 249.554 8.521
201806 6.404 251.989 8.392
201809 6.281 252.439 8.216
201812 5.757 251.233 7.567
201903 5.269 254.202 6.845
201906 5.037 256.143 6.494
201909 4.680 256.759 6.019
201912 3.563 256.974 4.578
202003 3.166 258.115 4.050
202006 3.373 257.797 4.320
202009 3.279 260.280 4.160
202012 3.359 260.474 4.258
202103 3.464 264.877 4.318
202106 3.511 271.696 4.267
202109 3.563 274.310 4.289
202112 4.198 278.802 4.972
202203 4.185 287.504 4.807
202206 4.636 296.311 5.166
202209 4.575 296.808 5.090
202212 3.870 296.797 4.306
202303 3.600 301.836 3.938
202306 3.657 305.109 3.958
202309 3.668 307.789 3.935
202312 3.386 306.746 3.645
202403 3.209 312.332 3.393
202406 3.222 314.175 3.386
202409 3.103 315.301 3.250
202412 2.807 315.605 2.937
202503 2.587 319.799 2.671
202506 2.334 322.561 2.389
202509 2.450 324.800 2.491
202512 2.709 324.054 2.760
202603 2.773 330.213 2.773

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 0.91 mean?
Alto Ingredients (FRA:FPR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 as of Jul. 10, 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 Alto Ingredients and its competitors. This is 333% above median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Alto Ingredients' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #336 out of 1284 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Alto Ingredients' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Alto Ingredients' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is 333% above median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.45. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Alto Ingredients' value of 0.91 is 48.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #336 out of 1284 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alto Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alto Ingredients' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to OEC and MATV?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Alto Ingredients ranks #336 out of 1284 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Alto Ingredients in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78. Alto Ingredients' value of 0.91 is 48.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Alto Ingredients' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 1.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Alto Ingredients 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,284 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. Alto Ingredients's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is 48.9% 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 Alto Ingredients and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alto Ingredients's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 333% above median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alto Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients (FRA:FPR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.29, compared to a current price of €5.09 — trading 294.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 333% above median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 48.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. Alto Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Alto Ingredients (FRA:FPR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Jul. 10, 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 Alto Ingredients (FRA:FPR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.09 is trading 294.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.29. GuruFocus considers Alto Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FPR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.91 (333% above median its 10-year median of 0.21)
  • GF Value™: €1.29 vs. price of €5.09 (294.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48.9% below the Chemicals median (#336 of 1284)

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


Alto Ingredients Business Description

Other Exchanges ALTO:USAFPRP:Germany
Address 1300 South Second Street, Pekin, IL, USA, 61554
Alto Ingredients Inc is a producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients in the United States. The company serves five markets: Health, Home and Beauty, Food and Beverage, Essential Ingredients, and Renewable Fuels. Its customers include food and beverage companies and consumer products manufacturers and distributors. The company operates under three segments: Marketing and distribution, Pekin Campus production, and Western production.
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