Lenzing AG (HAM:LEN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.43 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 67% Below Median

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HAM:LEN Lenzing AG HAM:LEN
56 GF Score
Price €24.95
GF Value €31.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Lenzing AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Lenzing AG HAM:LEN -0.40% 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates HAM:LEN with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 875 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lenzing AG ranks better than 77.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Lenzing AG's current share price is €24.95. Lenzing AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €57.77. Lenzing AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.43.

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

HAM:LEN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 1.32   Max: 4.8
Current: 0.44

During the past years, Lenzing AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.80. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 1.32.

HAM:LEN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
77.83% of 875 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 0.97 vs HAM:LEN: 0.44

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.

Lenzing AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €25.281. 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 €57.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Lenzing AG  (HAM:LEN) 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.


Lenzing AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Lenzing AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lenzing 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.

Lenzing AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Lenzing AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Lenzing 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 0.47 0.42 0.44 0.41 0.41

HAM:LEN vs AIN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Lenzing 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.


Lenzing AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lenzing AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lenzing 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=24.95/57.77
=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.

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

For example, Lenzing 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)
=25.281/142.1600*142.1600
=25.281

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 142.1600.

Lenzing AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 39.292 101.092 55.254
201609 41.322 101.192 58.052
201612 44.029 102.092 61.309
201703 46.341 102.592 64.214
201706 44.841 102.991 61.894
201709 46.753 103.591 64.160
201712 48.648 104.291 66.312
201803 50.160 104.491 68.242
201806 47.365 105.091 64.072
201809 48.954 105.691 65.846
201812 49.486 106.291 66.186
201903 51.277 106.391 68.516
201906 47.949 106.791 63.830
201909 49.494 106.991 65.763
201912 49.857 108.091 65.571
202003 45.550 108.024 59.944
202006 43.553 107.915 57.374
202009 40.785 108.348 53.513
202012 57.104 109.321 74.257
202103 59.199 110.186 76.377
202106 61.907 110.943 79.326
202109 63.278 111.916 80.378
202112 61.936 113.971 77.255
202203 63.851 117.647 77.155
202206 61.232 120.567 72.198
202209 63.212 123.811 72.580
202212 57.335 125.541 64.925
202303 54.625 128.460 60.450
202306 41.918 130.191 45.772
202309 50.647 131.272 54.848
202312 37.298 132.570 39.996
202403 35.380 133.759 37.602
202406 34.248 134.083 36.311
202409 31.775 133.651 33.798
202412 33.917 135.273 35.644
202503 33.857 137.760 34.938
202506 32.498 138.517 33.353
202509 27.627 138.950 28.265
202512 25.268 140.350 25.594
202603 25.281 142.160 25.281

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?
Lenzing AG (HAM:LEN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 as of Jul. 26, 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 Lenzing AG and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, Lenzing AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 4.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Lenzing AG ranks #194 out of 875 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Lenzing AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Lenzing AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 4.80. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Lenzing AG's value of 0.43 is 55.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lenzing AG ranks #194 out of 875 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lenzing AG has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lenzing AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lenzing AG ranks #194 out of 875 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Lenzing AG in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97. Lenzing AG's value of 0.43 is 55.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Lenzing AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 4.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 0.97, Lenzing 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.97, based on 875 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. Lenzing AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 is 55.7% 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 Lenzing AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lenzing AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lenzing AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lenzing AG (HAM:LEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.65, compared to a current price of €24.95 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 55.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.97. Lenzing AG's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Lenzing AG (HAM:LEN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Jul. 26, 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 Lenzing AG (HAM:LEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lenzing AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €24.95 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €31.65. GuruFocus considers Lenzing AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:LEN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.43 (67% below median its 10-year median of 1.32)
  • GF Value™: €31.65 vs. price of €24.95 (21.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.7% below the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#194 of 875)

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


Lenzing AG Business Description

Address Werkstrasse 2, Lenzing, AUT, 4860
Lenzing AG manufactures and sells wood-based cellulose fibers and other chemical-based products. The company's segment includes The Division Fiber produces all three generations of wood-based cellulosic fibers and markets them under the product brands TENCEL, VEOCEL, LENZING ECOVERO, and LENZING. the products made from lyocell, modal, and viscose fibers are used for the production of textiles as well as nonwovens and special applications; The Division Pulp produces and procures dissolving pulp for fiber production. The pulp is used for the company's own cellulosic fiber production and marketed externally; and Others include central headquarters functions. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Division fiber segment. It derives maximum revenue from Division Fiber Segment.
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