KH Group (FRA:WE3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.49 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 53% Above Median

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What is KH Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

KH Group FRA:WE3 +30.07% 39 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:WE3 with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 126 Industrial Distribution companies, KH Group ranks better than 87.3% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), KH Group's current share price is €0.744. KH Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.52. KH Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.49.

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

FRA:WE3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.32   Max: 0.51
Current: 0.41

During the past years, KH Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.51. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.32.

FRA:WE3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
87.3% of 126 companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:WE3: 0.41

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.

KH Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.804. 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 €1.52 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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KH Group  (FRA:WE3) 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.


KH Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


KH Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KH Group'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.

KH Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

KH Group 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 0.96 0.56 0.41 0.29 0.29

KH Group Quarterly Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.30 0.31 0.27 0.29 0.35

FRA:WE3 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, KH Group'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.


KH Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry

For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, KH Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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KH Group 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.

KH Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.744/1.52
=0.49

* 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.

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

For example, KH Group'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)
=0.804/124.6700*124.6700
=0.804

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 124.6700.

KH Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201106 2.551 95.146 3.343
201109 2.555 95.643 3.330
201112 1.529 95.918 1.987
201203 1.587 97.426 2.031
201206 1.488 97.840 1.896
201209 1.538 98.226 1.952
201212 1.621 98.180 2.058
201306 1.554 99.228 1.952
201312 1.563 99.761 1.953
201406 1.465 100.147 1.824
201412 1.189 100.229 1.479
201506 1.236 100.030 1.540
201512 1.226 99.990 1.529
201606 1.288 100.390 1.600
201612 0.704 101.020 0.869
201706 0.810 101.140 0.998
201712 0.925 101.510 1.136
201812 1.160 102.710 1.408
201906 1.189 103.360 1.434
201912 1.351 103.650 1.625
202006 1.126 103.320 1.359
202012 1.333 103.890 1.600
202106 1.481 105.360 1.752
202112 1.609 107.490 1.866
202206 1.534 113.570 1.684
202209 0.000 114.920 0.000
202212 1.466 117.320 1.558
202303 0.000 119.750 0.000
202306 1.405 120.690 1.451
202309 1.312 121.280 1.349
202312 1.284 121.540 1.317
202403 1.231 122.360 1.254
202406 1.209 122.230 1.233
202409 1.259 122.260 1.284
202412 0.856 122.390 0.872
202503 0.856 123.010 0.868
202506 0.839 122.530 0.854
202509 0.839 122.880 0.851
202512 0.856 122.670 0.870
202603 0.804 124.670 0.804

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 0.49 mean?
KH Group (FRA:WE3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 as of Aug. 18, 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 KH Group and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, KH Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, KH Group ranks #16 out of 126 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is KH Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
KH Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.51. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. KH Group's value of 0.49 is 61.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KH Group ranks #16 out of 126 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KH Group has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KH Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, KH Group ranks #16 out of 126 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places KH Group in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. KH Group's value of 0.49 is 61.4% below this benchmark. Historically, KH Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 1.27, KH Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.27, based on 126 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. KH Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 is 61.4% 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 KH Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KH Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KH Group stock overvalued right now?
KH Group (FRA:WE3) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 61.4% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.27. KH Group's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 KH Group (FRA:WE3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Aug. 18, 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.

KH Group Business Description

Other Exchanges KHG:Finland
Address Etelaranta 14, Helsinki, FIN, 00130
KH Group PLC is a Nordic corporation supporting sustainable construction and society's critical functions, with two business areas: KH-Koneet, a supplier of construction and earthmoving machinery, and Nordic Rescue Group, a rescue vehicle manufacturer. The company operates through KH-Koneet and Nordic Rescue Group segments, with KH-Koneet generating the majority of its revenue by selling and renting machinery, equipment, and services for earthworks, property maintenance, and material handling, while Nordic Rescue Group manufactures and distributes rescue vehicles in the Nordic countries. Its geographic areas are Finland and Sweden.
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