Zeon (FRA:NZE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.59 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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FRA:NZE Zeon Corp FRA:NZE
79 GF Score
Price €13.20
GF Value €8.86
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What is Zeon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Zeon FRA:NZE 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates FRA:NZE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,203 Chemicals companies, Zeon ranks better than 51.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), Zeon's current share price is €13.20. Zeon's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.28. Zeon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.59.

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

FRA:NZE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79   Med: 1.27   Max: 2.38
Current: 1.59

During the past years, Zeon's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.38. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.27.

FRA:NZE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.37% of 1203 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.68 vs FRA:NZE: 1.59

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.

Zeon's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.756. 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 €8.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Zeon  (FRA:NZE) 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.


Zeon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Zeon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zeon'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.

Zeon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Zeon Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.28 1.17 1.01 1.04 1.14

Zeon 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 1.00 1.11 1.18 1.14 0.00

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

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Zeon'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.


Zeon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Zeon 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.20/8.28
=1.59

* 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.

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

For example, Zeon'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)
=10.756/112.7000*112.7000
=10.756

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Zeon Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.724 98.100 8.874
201609 8.234 98.000 9.469
201612 8.264 98.400 9.465
201703 8.968 98.100 10.303
201706 8.952 98.500 10.243
201709 8.837 98.800 10.080
201712 8.670 99.400 9.830
201803 8.867 99.200 10.074
201806 8.997 99.200 10.221
201809 9.270 99.900 10.458
201812 8.972 99.700 10.142
201903 9.346 99.700 10.565
201906 9.688 99.800 10.940
201909 10.213 100.100 11.499
201912 10.177 100.500 11.412
202003 9.903 100.300 11.127
202006 9.915 99.900 11.185
202009 9.827 99.900 11.086
202012 10.005 99.300 11.355
202103 10.437 99.900 11.774
202106 10.639 99.500 12.050
202109 11.083 100.100 12.478
202112 11.340 100.100 12.767
202203 11.394 101.100 12.701
202206 10.856 101.800 12.018
202209 11.420 103.100 12.483
202212 11.271 104.100 12.202
202303 11.126 104.400 12.011
202306 10.670 105.200 11.431
202309 10.607 106.200 11.256
202312 10.750 106.800 11.344
202403 10.533 107.200 11.073
202406 10.301 108.200 10.729
202409 11.256 108.900 11.649
202412 10.940 110.700 11.138
202503 11.240 111.100 11.402
202506 10.839 111.700 10.936
202509 10.718 112.000 10.785
202512 10.359 113.000 10.331
202603 10.756 112.700 10.756

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 1.59 mean?
Zeon (FRA:NZE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.59 as of Aug. 17, 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 Zeon and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Zeon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 2.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Zeon ranks #585 out of 1203 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Zeon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Zeon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.59 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 2.38. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68. Zeon's value of 1.59 is 5.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zeon ranks #585 out of 1203 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zeon has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zeon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Zeon ranks #585 out of 1203 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Zeon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68. Zeon's value of 1.59 is 5.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Zeon's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 2.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 1.68, Zeon 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 1.68, based on 1,203 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. Zeon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.59 is 5.4% 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 Zeon and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zeon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zeon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zeon (FRA:NZE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.86, compared to a current price of €13.20 — trading 49% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 5.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.68. Zeon's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Zeon (FRA:NZE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59 as of Aug. 17, 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 Zeon (FRA:NZE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zeon stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.20 is trading 49% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.86. GuruFocus considers Zeon to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NZE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.59 (25% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
  • GF Value™: €8.86 vs. price of €13.20 (49% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.4% below the Chemicals median (#585 of 1203)

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


Zeon Business Description

Other Exchanges 4205:JapanNZE:Germany
Address 1-6-2 Marunouchi, 14th Floor, Shin Marunouchi Center Building, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8246
Zeon Corp manufactures and sells a variety of rubber-based and plastic-based products. The company organizes itself into two primary segments based on product type. The elastomer segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells rubbers, lattices, and chemicals. These products include tires, hoses, seals, construction and housing materials, agricultural chemicals, fragrances, food ingredients, and pharmaceutical products. The High-performance materials business segment manufactures and sells high-performance resins, high-performance components, electronic materials, battery materials, toners, chemicals, and medical equipment.
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