ALBA SE (HAM:ABA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.43 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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What is ALBA SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ALBA SE HAM:ABA -4.96% 10 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:ABA with a GF Score™ of 10/100.

As of today (2026-07-22), ALBA SE's current share price is €6.70. ALBA SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec23 was €15.64. ALBA SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.43.

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

HAM:ABA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked *
in the Waste Management industry.
Industry Median: 1.59
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio only.

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.

ALBA SE's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec23 was €13.717. 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 €15.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec23.

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ALBA SE  (HAM:ABA) 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.


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ALBA SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ALBA SE'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.

ALBA SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ALBA SE Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.84 4.46 3.17 1.43 0.68

ALBA SE Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24
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 0.00 1.43 0.00 0.68 0.00

HAM:ABA vs WM, RSG, WCN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, ALBA SE'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.


ALBA SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, ALBA SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ALBA SE 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.

ALBA SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.70/15.64
=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.

ALBA SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec23 is calculated as:

For example, ALBA SE's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec23 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec23 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec23)
=13.717/123.7729*123.7729
=13.717

Current CPI (Dec23) = 123.7729.

ALBA SE Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201412 12.903 99.543 16.044
201512 10.365 99.717 12.866
201612 14.979 101.217 18.317
201712 12.569 102.617 15.160
201812 12.565 104.217 14.923
201912 12.510 105.818 14.633
202012 13.658 105.518 16.021
202112 13.648 110.384 15.303
202212 14.527 119.345 15.066
202312 13.717 123.773 13.717

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?
ALBA SE (HAM:ABA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 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 ALBA SE and its competitors.
Is ALBA SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ALBA SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43. The Waste Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59. ALBA SE's value of 0.43 is 73% below this industry median. Overall, ALBA SE has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALBA SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
ALBA SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59. ALBA SE's value of 0.43 is 73% below this benchmark. 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 Waste Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Waste Management companies is 1.59, based on 161 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. ALBA SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 is 73% 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 ALBA SE and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALBA SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALBA SE stock overvalued right now?
ALBA SE (HAM:ABA) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43 and 73% below the Waste Management industry median of 1.59. ALBA SE's overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 ALBA SE (HAM:ABA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43 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.

ALBA SE Business Description

Address Stollwerckstrasse 9a, Cologne, DEU, 51149
ALBA SE is a German based holding company providing environmental services. Its activities are divided into two segments including Steel & Metals Recycling segment and Services segment. The Steel and Metals Recycling segment comprises all of the company's subsidiaries that undertake to recycle of steel and metals activities. The Services segment comprises activities, such as take-back of transport packaging, sales packaging and used paper bags, as well as recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment. A major part of revenue comes from Steel and Metals segment. It operates in Germany, European countries and Non-European countries, Germany being the country with highest sales.
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