H&R GmbH KGaA (LTS:0RRC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.60 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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LTS:0RRC H&R GmbH & Co KGaA LTS:0RRC
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What is H&R GmbH KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

H&R GmbH KGaA LTS:0RRC 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RRC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,270 Chemicals companies, H&R GmbH KGaA ranks better than 85.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), H&R GmbH KGaA's current share price is €6.44. H&R GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.75. H&R GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for H&R GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0RRC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.67   Max: 2.23
Current: 0.58

During the past years, H&R GmbH KGaA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.23. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.67.

LTS:0RRC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
85.75% of 1270 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.645 vs LTS:0RRC: 0.58

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.

H&R GmbH KGaA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €10.341. 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 €10.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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H&R GmbH KGaA  (LTS:0RRC) 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.


H&R GmbH KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


H&R GmbH KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for H&R GmbH KGaA'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.

H&R GmbH KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

H&R GmbH KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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H&R GmbH KGaA 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 0.40 0.46 0.46 0.40 0.38

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

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H&R GmbH KGaA'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.


H&R GmbH KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H&R GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where H&R GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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H&R GmbH KGaA 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.

H&R GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.44/10.75
=0.60

* 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.

H&R GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, H&R GmbH KGaA'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)
=10.341/131.2583*131.2583
=10.341

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

H&R GmbH KGaA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.184 100.717 9.362
201609 7.420 101.017 9.641
201612 7.548 101.217 9.788
201703 7.922 101.417 10.253
201706 8.050 102.117 10.347
201709 8.342 102.717 10.660
201712 8.368 102.617 10.704
201803 8.519 102.917 10.865
201806 8.416 104.017 10.620
201809 8.559 104.718 10.728
201812 8.599 104.217 10.830
201903 8.763 104.217 11.037
201906 8.787 105.718 10.910
201909 8.620 106.018 10.672
201912 8.715 105.818 10.810
202003 8.543 105.718 10.607
202006 8.271 106.618 10.183
202009 8.048 105.818 9.983
202012 8.263 105.518 10.279
202103 8.600 107.518 10.499
202106 9.197 108.486 11.128
202109 9.628 109.435 11.548
202112 9.742 110.384 11.584
202203 10.276 113.968 11.835
202206 11.155 115.760 12.648
202209 11.593 118.818 12.807
202212 11.381 119.345 12.517
202303 11.248 122.402 12.062
202306 10.971 123.140 11.694
202309 11.322 124.195 11.966
202312 10.963 123.773 11.626
202403 11.039 125.038 11.588
202406 11.044 125.882 11.516
202409 11.310 126.198 11.764
202412 11.329 127.041 11.705
202503 11.421 127.779 11.732
202506 11.052 128.412 11.297
202509 11.093 129.255 11.265
202512 10.092 129.361 10.240
202603 10.341 131.258 10.341

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 0.60 mean?
H&R GmbH KGaA (LTS:0RRC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.60 as of Jul. 27, 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 H&R GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, H&R GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 2.23. According to the industry distribution chart, H&R GmbH KGaA ranks #181 out of 1270 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is H&R GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
H&R GmbH KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.60 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 2.23. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. H&R GmbH KGaA's value of 0.60 is 63.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H&R GmbH KGaA ranks #181 out of 1270 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, H&R GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H&R GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, H&R GmbH KGaA ranks #181 out of 1270 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places H&R GmbH KGaA in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. H&R GmbH KGaA's value of 0.60 is 63.5% below this benchmark. Historically, H&R GmbH KGaA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 2.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 1.65, H&R GmbH KGaA 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.65, based on 1,270 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. H&R GmbH KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.60 is 63.5% 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 H&R GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H&R GmbH KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H&R GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H&R GmbH KGaA (LTS:0RRC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.09, compared to a current price of €6.44 — trading 57.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 63.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.65. H&R GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 H&R GmbH KGaA (LTS:0RRC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60 as of Jul. 27, 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 H&R GmbH KGaA (LTS:0RRC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H&R GmbH KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.44 is trading 57.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.09. GuruFocus considers H&R GmbH KGaA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0RRC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.60 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.67)
  • GF Value™: €4.09 vs. price of €6.44 (57.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.5% below the Chemicals median (#181 of 1270)

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H&R GmbH KGaA Business Description

Other Exchanges 2HRA:Germany2HRA:Austria
Address Neuenkirchener Strasse 8, Salzbergen, NI, DEU, 48499
H&R GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of chemical-pharmaceutical specialty products. The company organizes its operating activities into two business divisions: Chemical-Pharmaceutical Raw Materials and Plastics. It also has three business segments: ChemPharm Refining, ChemPharm Sales, and Plastics. The ChemPharm Refining segment produces specialty products from crude oil in the two domestic refineries (Hamburg-Neuhof and Salzbergen). Its ChemPharm Sales segment encompasses the production sites abroad as well as international sales activities. The company's Plastics segment manufactures high-precision plastic parts along with the associated tools and molds. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the ChemPharm Refining segment. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Germany.
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