Huntsman (FRA:HTR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.55 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 76% Below Median

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FRA:HTR Huntsman Corp FRA:HTR
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Price €8.72
GF Value €15.19
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What is Huntsman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Huntsman FRA:HTR +0.18% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.55 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 2.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:HTR with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,236 Chemicals companies, Huntsman ranks better than 85.44% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Huntsman's current share price is €8.716. Huntsman's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €15.78. Huntsman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.55.

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

FRA:HTR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 2.32   Max: 4.39
Current: 0.58

During the past years, Huntsman's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.39. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 2.32.

FRA:HTR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
85.44% of 1236 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.61 vs FRA:HTR: 0.58

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.

Huntsman's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €13.475. 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 €15.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Huntsman  (FRA:HTR) 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.


Huntsman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Huntsman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huntsman'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.

Huntsman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Huntsman 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 3.09 2.11 1.74 1.16 0.60

Huntsman 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 0.64 0.54 0.60 0.77 0.60

FRA:HTR vs OLN, REX, GPRE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Huntsman'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.


Huntsman Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Huntsman 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.716/15.78
=0.55

* 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.

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

For example, Huntsman'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)
=13.475/333.9520*333.9520
=13.475

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Huntsman Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 5.987 241.428 8.281
201612 5.162 241.432 7.140
201703 5.701 243.801 7.809
201706 6.223 244.955 8.484
201709 7.423 246.819 10.043
201712 9.216 246.524 12.484
201803 9.840 249.554 13.168
201806 10.996 251.989 14.573
201809 10.676 252.439 14.123
201812 9.507 251.233 12.637
201903 9.965 254.202 13.091
201906 10.104 256.143 13.173
201909 10.030 256.759 13.045
201912 10.782 256.974 14.012
202003 13.362 258.115 17.288
202006 12.856 257.797 16.654
202009 12.444 260.280 15.966
202012 13.146 260.474 16.854
202103 13.560 264.877 17.096
202106 14.000 271.696 17.208
202109 14.801 274.310 18.019
202112 18.091 278.802 21.670
202203 18.781 287.504 21.815
202206 19.453 296.311 21.924
202209 19.775 296.808 22.250
202212 18.630 296.797 20.962
202303 19.429 301.836 21.496
202306 18.839 305.109 20.620
202309 18.507 307.789 20.080
202312 17.374 306.746 18.915
202403 16.848 312.332 18.014
202406 16.807 314.175 17.865
202409 16.288 315.301 17.251
202412 16.415 315.605 17.369
202503 15.815 319.799 16.515
202506 14.206 322.561 14.708
202509 13.654 324.800 14.039
202512 13.605 324.054 14.021
202603 13.378 330.213 13.529
202606 13.475 333.952 13.475

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 0.55 mean?
Huntsman (FRA:HTR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.55 as of Aug. 08, 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 Huntsman and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 2.32. Over the past decade, Huntsman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 4.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Huntsman ranks #180 out of 1236 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Huntsman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Huntsman's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.55 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 2.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 4.39. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. Huntsman's value of 0.55 is 65.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huntsman ranks #180 out of 1236 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Huntsman has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huntsman's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to OLN and REX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Huntsman ranks #180 out of 1236 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Huntsman in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61. Huntsman's value of 0.55 is 65.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Huntsman's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 4.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.32 vs. the industry median of 1.61, Huntsman 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 1.61, based on 1,236 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. Huntsman's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.55 is 65.8% 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 Huntsman and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huntsman's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.55, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huntsman stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntsman (FRA:HTR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.19, compared to a current price of €8.72 — trading 42.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.55, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 2.32 and 65.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.61. Huntsman's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Huntsman (FRA:HTR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.55 as of Aug. 08, 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 Huntsman (FRA:HTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huntsman stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.72 is trading 42.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.19. GuruFocus considers Huntsman to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HTR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.55 (76% below median its 10-year median of 2.32)
  • GF Value™: €15.19 vs. price of €8.72 (42.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.8% below the Chemicals median (#180 of 1236)

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


Huntsman Business Description

Other Exchanges HUN:USA
Address 10003 Woodloch Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77380
Huntsman Corp is a USA-based manufacturer of differentiated organic chemical products. The product portfolio of the company comprises Methyl diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), Amines, Maleic anhydride, and Epoxy-based polymer formulations. The company's products are used in adhesives, aerospace, automotive, and construction products, and others. Its operating segments are Polyurethanes, Performance Products, and Advanced Materials. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the Polyurethanes segment, which includes MDI, polyols, TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), and other polyurethane-related products. Its geographical segments are the United States & Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the world.
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