WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.51 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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FRA:MSH WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG FRA:MSH
68 GF Score
Price €8.50
GF Value €10.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG FRA:MSH 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.51 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:MSH with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 234 Retail - Defensive companies, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG ranks better than 87.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current share price is €8.50. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €16.65. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.51.

The historical rank and industry rank for WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:MSH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 1.14   Max: 2.11
Current: 0.51

During the past 13 years, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.11. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.14.

FRA:MSH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
87.61% of 234 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs FRA:MSH: 0.51

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.

WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €17.033. 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 €16.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG  (FRA:MSH) 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.


WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG'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.

WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG 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 1.10 0.97 0.67 0.54 0.48

WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.67 0.00 0.54 0.00 0.48

FRA:MSH vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG'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.


WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


FRA:MSH
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WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG 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.

WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.50/16.65
=0.51

* 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.

WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG'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)
=17.033/129.3606*129.3606
=17.033

Current CPI (Dec25) = 129.3606.

WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 11.898 101.217 15.206
201712 12.542 102.617 15.811
201812 12.755 104.217 15.832
201912 12.973 105.818 15.859
202012 14.249 105.518 17.469
202112 15.210 110.384 17.825
202212 15.856 119.345 17.187
202312 16.380 123.773 17.119
202412 16.851 127.041 17.159
202512 17.033 129.361 17.033

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 0.51 mean?
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.51 as of Jul. 19, 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.11. According to the industry distribution chart, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG ranks #29 out of 234 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.51 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 2.11. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's value of 0.51 is 68.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG ranks #29 out of 234 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG ranks #29 out of 234 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's value of 0.51 is 68.5% below this benchmark. Historically, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 1.62, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.62, based on 234 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. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.51 is 68.5% 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.51, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.53, compared to a current price of €8.50 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.51, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 68.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.62. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.51 as of Jul. 19, 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (FRA:MSH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €8.50 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.53. GuruFocus considers WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MSH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.51 (55% below median its 10-year median of 1.14)
  • GF Value™: €10.53 vs. price of €8.50 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#29 of 234)

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


WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Business Description

Address Block 183 Mountain Street, Pirmasens, DEU, 66955
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG is an independent food retailer in Germany. It also provides cakes, sweet pastries, cold and hot snacks, and breads and rolls under the WASGAU bakery brand.
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