Flowserve (FRA:FWV) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.54 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 49% Above Median

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FRA:FWV Flowserve Corp FRA:FWV
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Price €65.24
GF Value €46.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Flowserve Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Flowserve FRA:FWV +4.15% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.54 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 3.05. GuruFocus rates FRA:FWV with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €46.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,266 Industrial Products companies, Flowserve ranks worse than 76.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Flowserve's current share price is €65.24. Flowserve's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.38. Flowserve's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.54.

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

FRA:FWV' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.44   Med: 3.05   Max: 5.52
Current: 4.55

During the past years, Flowserve's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.52. The lowest was 1.44. And the median was 3.05.

FRA:FWV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.26% of 2266 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.08 vs FRA:FWV: 4.55

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.

Flowserve's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €15.346. 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 €14.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Flowserve  (FRA:FWV) 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.


Flowserve Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Flowserve Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Flowserve'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.

Flowserve Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Flowserve Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Flowserve 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 3.23 3.26 4.27 4.44 4.44

FRA:FWV vs GTLS, AOS, PNR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Flowserve'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.


Flowserve Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Flowserve's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Flowserve 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=65.24/14.38
=4.54

* 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.

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

For example, Flowserve'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)
=15.346/333.9520*333.9520
=15.346

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Flowserve Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 11.630 241.428 16.087
201612 11.804 241.432 16.327
201703 12.066 243.801 16.528
201706 11.640 244.955 15.869
201709 11.261 246.819 15.236
201712 10.728 246.524 14.533
201803 10.471 249.554 14.012
201806 10.633 251.989 14.092
201809 10.589 252.439 14.008
201812 11.057 251.233 14.698
201903 11.411 254.202 14.991
201906 11.676 256.143 15.223
201909 12.115 256.759 15.757
201912 12.044 256.974 15.652
202003 11.571 258.115 14.971
202006 11.364 257.797 14.721
202009 10.927 260.280 14.020
202012 10.943 260.474 14.030
202103 11.037 264.877 13.915
202106 11.117 271.696 13.664
202109 11.505 274.310 14.006
202112 12.283 278.802 14.713
202203 12.223 287.504 14.198
202206 12.487 296.311 14.073
202209 12.833 296.808 14.439
202212 13.208 296.797 14.861
202303 13.177 301.836 14.579
202306 13.288 305.109 14.544
202309 13.415 307.789 14.555
202312 13.562 306.746 14.765
202403 13.679 312.332 14.626
202406 13.952 314.175 14.830
202409 14.119 315.301 14.954
202412 14.624 315.605 15.474
202503 14.666 319.799 15.315
202506 14.762 322.561 15.283
202509 15.074 324.800 15.499
202512 14.732 324.054 15.182
202603 15.000 330.213 15.170
202606 15.346 333.952 15.346

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 4.54 mean?
Flowserve (FRA:FWV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.54 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 Flowserve and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 3.05. Over the past decade, Flowserve's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.44 to 5.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Flowserve ranks #1728 out of 2266 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.3%.
Is Flowserve's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Flowserve's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.54 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 3.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.44 to a high of 5.52. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Flowserve's value of 4.54 is 118.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flowserve ranks #1728 out of 2266 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Flowserve has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flowserve's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GTLS and AOS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Flowserve ranks #1728 out of 2266 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Flowserve in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08. Flowserve's value of 4.54 is 118.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Flowserve's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.44 to 5.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.05 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Flowserve 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.08, based on 2,266 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. Flowserve's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.54 is 118.3% 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 Flowserve and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flowserve's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.54, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 3.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flowserve stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowserve (FRA:FWV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.73, compared to a current price of €65.24 — trading 39.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.54, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 3.05 and 118.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.08. Flowserve's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Flowserve (FRA:FWV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.54 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 Flowserve (FRA:FWV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowserve stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €65.24 is trading 39.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €46.73. GuruFocus considers Flowserve to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FWV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.54 (49% above median its 10-year median of 3.05)
  • GF Value™: €46.73 vs. price of €65.24 (39.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 118.3% above the Industrial Products median (#1728 of 2266)

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


Flowserve Business Description

Other Exchanges FLS:USA0IQE:UKF1LS34:Brazil
Address 5215 North O’Connor Boulevard, Suite 700, Irving, TX, USA, 75039
Flowserve Corp is a manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. It develops precision-engineered flow control equipment to monitor movement and protect customers' materials and processes. It offers an extensive range of pumps, valves, seals, and services for several industries, including oil and gas, chemical, power generation, and water management. It has three business segments: FPD for custom engineered pumps, pre-configured industrial pumps, pump systems, mechanical seals, auxiliary systems and replacement parts and related services; and FCD for engineered-to-order and configured-to-order isolation values, control valves, valve automation products and related equipment and Eliminations and All Other.
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