GKSGF (Grenke AG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.43 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 69% Below Median

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What is Grenke AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Grenke AG GKSGF -21.50% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 1.38. GuruFocus rates GKSGF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.97. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Credit Services companies, Grenke AG ranks better than 78.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Grenke AG's current share price is $17.27. Grenke AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $40.21. Grenke AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.43.

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

GKSGF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 1.38   Max: 9.48
Current: 0.41

During the past years, Grenke AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.48. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 1.38.

GKSGF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
78.91% of 403 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.94 vs GKSGF: 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.

Grenke AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.393. 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 $40.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Grenke AG  (OTCPK:GKSGF) 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.


Grenke AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Grenke AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grenke AG'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.

Grenke AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Grenke AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Grenke AG 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 0.50 0.56 0.59 0.55 0.43

GKSGF vs V, MA, AXP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Grenke AG'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.


Grenke AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Grenke AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Grenke AG 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.

Grenke AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=17.27/40.21
=0.43

* 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.

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

For example, Grenke AG'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)
=35.393/131.2583*131.2583
=35.393

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Grenke AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 15.612 100.717 20.346
201609 16.243 101.017 21.106
201612 15.343 101.217 19.897
201703 17.292 101.417 22.380
201706 18.231 102.117 23.434
201709 22.136 102.717 28.287
201712 20.872 102.617 26.698
201803 21.898 102.917 27.928
201806 25.777 104.017 32.528
201809 26.616 104.718 33.362
201812 24.384 104.217 30.711
201903 27.188 104.217 34.242
201906 27.097 105.718 33.643
201909 27.254 106.018 33.743
201912 27.909 105.818 34.619
202003 30.151 105.718 37.435
202006 30.914 106.618 38.059
202009 31.921 105.818 39.595
202012 31.874 105.518 39.650
202103 31.309 107.518 38.222
202106 32.298 108.486 39.078
202109 31.809 109.435 38.152
202112 31.580 110.384 37.552
202203 31.177 113.968 35.907
202206 29.861 115.760 33.859
202209 28.575 118.818 31.567
202212 31.015 119.345 34.111
202303 30.839 122.402 33.070
202306 31.321 123.140 33.386
202309 31.186 124.195 32.960
202312 32.108 123.773 34.050
202403 32.168 125.038 33.768
202406 32.104 125.882 33.475
202409 33.400 126.198 34.739
202412 31.828 127.041 32.885
202503 33.159 127.779 34.062
202506 36.072 128.412 36.872
202509 36.253 129.255 36.815
202512 35.832 129.361 36.358
202603 35.393 131.258 35.393

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 0.43 mean?
Grenke AG (GKSGF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 as of Jul. 29, 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 Grenke AG and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 1.38. Over the past decade, Grenke AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 9.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Grenke AG ranks #85 out of 403 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Grenke AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Grenke AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 1.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 9.48. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Grenke AG's value of 0.43 is 54.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grenke AG ranks #85 out of 403 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Grenke AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grenke AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Grenke AG ranks #85 out of 403 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Grenke AG in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Grenke AG's value of 0.43 is 54.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Grenke AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 9.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.38 vs. the industry median of 0.94, Grenke AG 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Credit Services companies is 0.94, based on 403 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. Grenke AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 is 54.3% 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 Grenke AG and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grenke AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 1.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grenke AG stock overvalued right now?
Grenke AG (GKSGF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.97, compared to a current price of $17.27 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 1.38 and 54.3% below the Credit Services industry median of 0.94. Grenke AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Grenke AG (GKSGF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Jul. 29, 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 Grenke AG (GKSGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grenke AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $17.27 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.97.

Key valuation signals for GKSGF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.43 (69% below median its 10-year median of 1.38)
  • GF Value™: $27.97 vs. price of $17.27 (38.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.3% below the Credit Services median (#85 of 403)

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


Grenke AG Business Description

Address Neuer Markt 2, Baden-Baden, DEU, 76532
Grenke AG is a financial services company that, under a franchise model, provides operational infrastructure and other support services. The firm retains the right to acquire the franchisee based on a predetermined formula and time frame. The company's reporting segments include: The Leasing segment, which generates key revenue, and consists of financing to commercial lessees, rental, service, protection and maintenance offerings, and the disposal of used equipment. The Banking segment acts as a financing partner, particularly to small- and medium-sized companies, and the Factoring segment offers traditional factoring services with a focus on small-ticket factoring.
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