Straits Trading Co (FRA:W2F) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.39 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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FRA:W2F Straits Trading Co Ltd FRA:W2F
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Price €1.06
GF Value €1.16
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What is Straits Trading Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Straits Trading Co FRA:W2F +0.95% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.39 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:W2F with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.16. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Metals & Mining companies, Straits Trading Co ranks better than 78.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Straits Trading Co's current share price is €1.06. Straits Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €2.73. Straits Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.39.

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

FRA:W2F' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 0.46   Max: 0.8
Current: 0.38

During the past 13 years, Straits Trading Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.80. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.46.

FRA:W2F's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
78.47% of 1542 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.395 vs FRA:W2F: 0.38

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.

Straits Trading Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €1.762. 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 €2.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Straits Trading Co  (FRA:W2F) 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.


Straits Trading Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Straits Trading Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Straits Trading Co'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.

Straits Trading Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Straits Trading Co 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 0.68 0.55 0.43 0.34 0.38

Straits Trading Co 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 0.43 0.00 0.34 0.00 0.38

Straits Trading Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Straits Trading Co'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.


Straits Trading Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Straits Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Straits Trading Co 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.

Straits Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.06/2.73
=0.39

* 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.

Straits Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Straits Trading Co'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)
=1.762/324.0540*324.0540
=1.762

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Straits Trading Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 2.208 241.432 2.964
201712 2.273 246.524 2.988
201812 2.308 251.233 2.977
201912 2.475 256.974 3.121
202012 2.332 260.474 2.901
202112 2.826 278.802 3.285
202212 2.697 296.797 2.945
202312 2.241 306.746 2.367
202412 2.256 315.605 2.316
202512 1.762 324.054 1.762

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 0.39 mean?
Straits Trading Co (FRA:W2F) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.39 as of Jul. 22, 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 Straits Trading Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Straits Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Straits Trading Co ranks #332 out of 1542 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Straits Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Straits Trading Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.39 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.80. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Straits Trading Co's value of 0.39 is 72% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Straits Trading Co ranks #332 out of 1542 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Straits Trading Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Straits Trading Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Straits Trading Co ranks #332 out of 1542 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Straits Trading Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Straits Trading Co's value of 0.39 is 72% below this benchmark. Historically, Straits Trading Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Straits Trading Co 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.40, based on 1,542 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. Straits Trading Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.39 is 72% 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 Straits Trading Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Straits Trading Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.39, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Straits Trading Co stock overvalued right now?
Straits Trading Co (FRA:W2F) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.39. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.16, compared to a current price of €1.06 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.39, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 72% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.40. Straits Trading Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 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 Straits Trading Co (FRA:W2F), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.39 as of Jul. 22, 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 Straits Trading Co (FRA:W2F) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Straits Trading Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.06 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.16.

Key valuation signals for FRA:W2F:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.39 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.46)
  • GF Value™: €1.16 vs. price of €1.06 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72% below the Metals & Mining median (#332 of 1542)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:W2F stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Straits Trading Co Business Description

Other Exchanges S20:Singapore
Address 1 Wallich Street, No. 15-01, Guoco Tower, Singapore, SGP, 078881
Straits Trading Co Ltd is an investment company. The company operates in four business segments, Resources segment involved in the smelting of tin concentrates and tin bearing materials, the production of various grades of refined tin metal and the sale and delivery of refined tin metal and by-products, as well as investments in other metals and mineral resources. The Real Estate segment comprises s property investment, sales and leasing, property development, as well as property and real estate fund management. Its Hospitality business includes hotel ownership and hotel management under Far East Hospitality Holdings Pte. Ltd. It derives maximum revenue from the Resources segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Malaysia.
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