Brenntag SE (LTS:0MPT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.03 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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LTS:0MPT Brenntag SE LTS:0MPT
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Price €58.96
GF Value €58.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Brenntag SE LTS:0MPT -0.25% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 2.95. GuruFocus rates LTS:0MPT with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Chemicals companies, Brenntag SE ranks worse than 57.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Brenntag SE's current share price is €58.96. Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €28.99. Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.03.

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

LTS:0MPT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.6   Med: 2.95   Max: 4.66
Current: 2.05

During the past years, Brenntag SE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.66. The lowest was 1.60. And the median was 2.95.

LTS:0MPT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.42% of 1273 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs LTS:0MPT: 2.05

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.

Brenntag SE's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €31.042. 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 €28.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Brenntag SE  (LTS:0MPT) 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.


Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brenntag 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.

Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Brenntag SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Brenntag SE 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 2.19 2.04 1.82 1.76 1.99

LTS:0MPT vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Brenntag 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.


Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Brenntag 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=58.96/28.99
=2.03

* 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.

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

For example, Brenntag SE'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)
=31.042/131.2583*131.2583
=31.042

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Brenntag SE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 17.223 100.717 22.446
201609 17.772 101.017 23.092
201612 19.091 101.217 24.757
201703 19.707 101.417 25.506
201706 18.715 102.117 24.056
201709 18.979 102.717 24.253
201712 19.244 102.617 24.615
201803 19.715 102.917 25.144
201806 19.548 104.017 24.667
201809 20.317 104.718 25.466
201812 21.207 104.217 26.710
201903 22.067 104.217 27.793
201906 21.005 105.718 26.080
201909 22.258 106.018 27.557
201912 22.756 105.818 28.227
202003 23.165 105.718 28.762
202006 22.489 106.618 27.686
202009 22.581 105.818 28.010
202012 22.975 105.518 28.580
202103 24.220 107.518 29.568
202106 23.729 108.486 28.710
202109 24.561 109.435 29.459
202112 25.335 110.384 30.126
202203 27.559 113.968 31.740
202206 29.137 115.760 33.038
202209 31.986 118.818 35.335
202212 30.761 119.345 33.832
202303 28.544 122.402 30.609
202306 28.093 123.140 29.945
202309 30.518 124.195 32.254
202312 29.194 123.773 30.960
202403 31.083 125.038 32.629
202406 30.288 125.882 31.582
202409 30.282 126.198 31.496
202412 32.737 127.041 33.824
202503 32.715 127.779 33.606
202506 29.166 128.412 29.813
202509 29.895 129.255 30.358
202512 29.879 129.361 30.317
202603 31.042 131.258 31.042

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 2.03 mean?
Brenntag SE (LTS:0MPT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 as of Jul. 25, 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 Brenntag SE and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 2.95. Over the past decade, Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 4.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #731 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Brenntag SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.60 to a high of 4.66. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Brenntag SE's value of 2.03 is 22.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #731 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brenntag SE has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #731 out of 1273 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Brenntag SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Brenntag SE's value of 2.03 is 22.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Brenntag SE's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.60 to 4.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.95 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Brenntag SE 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.66, based on 1,273 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. Brenntag SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.03 is 22.3% 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 Brenntag SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brenntag SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 2.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brenntag SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brenntag SE (LTS:0MPT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.37, compared to a current price of €58.96 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.95 and 22.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.66. Brenntag SE's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 12 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 Brenntag SE (LTS:0MPT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.03 as of Jul. 25, 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 Brenntag SE (LTS:0MPT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brenntag SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €58.96 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €58.37. GuruFocus considers Brenntag SE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0MPT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.03 (31% below median its 10-year median of 2.95)
  • GF Value™: €58.37 vs. price of €58.96 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.3% above the Chemicals median (#731 of 1273)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0MPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Brenntag SE Business Description

Address Messeallee 11, Essen, NW, DEU, 45131
Brenntag SE manufactures, distributes, and sells chemicals and chemical-based products. It operates in two reportable segments life science, material science and Specialties Other. Life science chemicals are used to produce cosmetics, food, animal nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. The material science chemicals are used to produce soaps and detergents, coatings, and paints as well as the extraction of oil and gas. The company organizes itself into four segments based on geography EMEA, North America, Latin America, and APAC.
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