Cognor Holding (FRA:WO9) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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FRA:WO9 Cognor Holding SA FRA:WO9
66 GF Score
Price €1.41
GF Value €1.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Cognor Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cognor Holding FRA:WO9 -1.81% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:WO9 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 471 Steel companies, Cognor Holding ranks worse than 66.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Cognor Holding's current share price is €1.414. Cognor Holding's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.07. Cognor Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.32.

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

FRA:WO9' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 1.49   Max: 3.09
Current: 1.32

During the past years, Cognor Holding's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.09. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 1.49.

FRA:WO9's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.24% of 471 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.86 vs FRA:WO9: 1.32

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.

Cognor Holding's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.348. 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 €1.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Cognor Holding  (FRA:WO9) 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.


Cognor Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cognor Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cognor Holding'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.

Cognor Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cognor Holding 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 1.45 1.35 2.11 1.55 1.08

Cognor Holding Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 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 1.79 1.65 1.43 1.08 0.92

FRA:WO9 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Cognor Holding'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.


Cognor Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Cognor Holding 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.

Cognor Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.414/1.07
=1.32

* 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.

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

For example, Cognor Holding'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)
=1.348/163.0700*163.0700
=1.348

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 163.0700.

Cognor Holding Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.469 99.552 0.768
201609 0.492 99.064 0.810
201612 0.456 100.366 0.741
201703 0.524 101.018 0.846
201706 0.525 101.180 0.846
201709 0.502 101.343 0.808
201712 0.445 102.564 0.708
201803 0.468 102.564 0.744
201806 0.500 103.378 0.789
201809 0.558 103.378 0.880
201812 0.541 103.785 0.850
201903 0.550 104.274 0.860
201906 0.579 105.983 0.891
201909 0.502 105.983 0.772
201912 0.489 107.123 0.744
202003 0.491 109.076 0.734
202006 0.531 109.402 0.791
202009 0.530 109.320 0.791
202012 0.397 109.565 0.591
202103 0.459 112.658 0.664
202106 0.520 113.960 0.744
202109 0.664 115.588 0.937
202112 0.825 119.088 1.130
202203 1.027 125.031 1.339
202206 1.238 131.705 1.533
202209 1.406 135.531 1.692
202212 1.579 139.113 1.851
202303 1.816 145.950 2.029
202306 1.549 147.009 1.718
202309 1.591 146.113 1.776
202312 1.587 147.741 1.752
202403 1.590 149.044 1.740
202406 1.595 150.997 1.723
202409 1.554 153.439 1.652
202412 1.508 154.660 1.590
202503 1.487 157.021 1.544
202506 1.553 157.509 1.608
202509 1.533 158.000 1.582
202512 1.349 158.320 1.389
202603 1.348 163.070 1.348

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 1.32 mean?
Cognor Holding (FRA:WO9) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 as of Aug. 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 Cognor Holding and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, Cognor Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 3.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognor Holding ranks #312 out of 471 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Cognor Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cognor Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 3.09. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. Cognor Holding's value of 1.32 is 53.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cognor Holding ranks #312 out of 471 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cognor Holding has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognor Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Cognor Holding ranks #312 out of 471 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cognor Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. Cognor Holding's value of 1.32 is 53.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Cognor Holding's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 3.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 0.86, Cognor Holding 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 Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.86, based on 471 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. Cognor Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is 53.5% 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 Cognor Holding and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognor Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cognor Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognor Holding (FRA:WO9) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.22, compared to a current price of €1.41 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 53.5% above the Steel industry median of 0.86. Cognor Holding's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Cognor Holding (FRA:WO9), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Aug. 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 Cognor Holding (FRA:WO9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognor Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.41 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.22. GuruFocus considers Cognor Holding to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WO9:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (11% below median its 10-year median of 1.49)
  • GF Value™: €1.22 vs. price of €1.41 (15.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.5% above the Steel median (#312 of 471)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WO9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cognor Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges COG:PolandWO9:Germany
Address ul. Zielona 26, Poraj, POL, 42-360
Cognor Holding SA operates in the steel industry. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the business of scrap collection, scrap processing into steel billets, and steel products. Its product portfolio comprises metal bars, steel scrap, steel slabs, flat plates, round bars, and steel alloys, among others. The group operates in the following business segments: Zlomrex Metal (ZLMET), HSJ, Ferrostal (FER), OMS, JAP, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Ferrostal (FER) segment, which is involved in the production and sale of semi-finished steel products (raw steel) and final steel products to external customers. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Poland, followed by Germany, Czechia, and other countries.
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