Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter (FRA:RIG2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.87 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:RIG2 Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter PLC FRA:RIG2
93 GF Score
Price €31.72
GF Value €29.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter FRA:RIG2 -0.81% 93 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates FRA:RIG2 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 753 Drug Manufacturers companies, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter ranks worse than 50.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's current share price is €31.72. Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €16.96. Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.87.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:RIG2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.32   Med: 1.73   Max: 2.4
Current: 1.81

During the past years, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.40. The lowest was 1.32. And the median was 1.73.

FRA:RIG2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
50.73% of 753 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs FRA:RIG2: 1.81

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.

Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €21.092. 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 €16.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter  (FRA:RIG2) 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.


Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter'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.

Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Dec25
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FRA:RIG2 vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter'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.


Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter 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.

Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=31.72/16.96
=1.87

* 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.

Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=21.092/173.2800*173.2800
=21.092

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 173.2800.

Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201509 9.002 99.704 15.645
201512 9.121 99.704 15.852
201603 9.338 99.482 16.265
201606 9.471 100.814 16.279
201609 9.636 100.370 16.636
201612 10.020 101.406 17.122
201703 10.356 102.147 17.568
201706 10.053 102.724 16.958
201709 10.278 102.902 17.308
201712 9.735 103.627 16.278
201803 9.954 104.219 16.550
201806 10.236 105.922 16.745
201809 10.288 106.588 16.725
201812 10.061 106.440 16.379
201903 10.474 108.068 16.794
201906 10.483 109.475 16.593
201909 10.948 109.623 17.305
201912 10.636 110.659 16.655
202003 11.072 112.287 17.086
202006 11.517 112.583 17.726
202009 11.674 113.398 17.839
202012 11.951 113.694 18.214
202103 12.377 116.358 18.432
202106 12.145 118.579 17.748
202109 12.805 119.541 18.561
202112 13.543 122.058 19.226
202203 13.985 126.351 19.179
202206 14.924 132.420 19.529
202209 16.220 143.597 19.573
202212 15.732 152.036 17.930
202303 16.103 158.105 17.649
202306 15.370 158.993 16.751
202309 16.307 161.140 17.536
202312 17.020 160.400 18.387
202403 0.000 163.879 0.000
202406 17.630 164.841 18.533
202412 19.615 167.802 20.255
202503 20.239 171.577 20.440
202506 19.544 172.391 19.645
202512 21.092 173.280 21.092

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 1.87 mean?
Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter (FRA:RIG2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.87 as of Jul. 27, 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 Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.73. Over the past decade, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 2.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter ranks #382 out of 753 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.87 is near median its 10-year median of 1.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.32 to a high of 2.40. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's value of 1.87 is 4.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter ranks #382 out of 753 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter ranks #382 out of 753 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's value of 1.87 is 4.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.32 to 2.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.79, based on 753 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. Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.87 is 4.5% 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 Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter (FRA:RIG2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.47, compared to a current price of €31.72 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 4.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.79. Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter (FRA:RIG2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87 as of Jul. 27, 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 Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter (FRA:RIG2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €31.72 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.47. GuruFocus considers Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RIG2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.87 (near median its 10-year median of 1.73)
  • GF Value™: €29.47 vs. price of €31.72 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.5% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#382 of 753)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RIG2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter Business Description

Address Gyomroi ut 19-21, Budapest, HUN, 1103
Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter PLC is a pharmaceutical company. The company focuses on the development and manufacture of gynaecological, cardiovascular, and central nervous system products. It manufactures medicines including original, generic and licensed products for treatment in the therapeutic area. The group is active in two business segments namely, the Pharma segment comprising Women's Healthcare, Neuropsychiatry, Biotechnology, General Medicine, and Other pharma; and the Others segment includes the remaining wholesale and retail business of the Group and all other activities. The company operates internationally.
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