AdvanSix (MEX:ASIX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.45 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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MEX:ASIX AdvanSix Inc MEX:ASIX
58 GF Score
Price MXN273.00
GF Value MXN410.64
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is AdvanSix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AdvanSix MEX:ASIX 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.45 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates MEX:ASIX with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN410.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,141 Chemicals companies, AdvanSix ranks better than 78.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), AdvanSix's current share price is MXN273.00. AdvanSix's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN609.33. AdvanSix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.45.

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

MEX:ASIX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 0.97   Max: 1.57
Current: 0.72

During the past years, AdvanSix's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.57. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 0.97.

MEX:ASIX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
78.88% of 1141 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs MEX:ASIX: 0.72

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.

AdvanSix's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN514.993. 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 MXN609.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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AdvanSix  (MEX:ASIX) 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.


AdvanSix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AdvanSix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AdvanSix'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.

AdvanSix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AdvanSix Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.36 0.77

AdvanSix Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.08 0.87 0.77 1.06 0.85

MEX:ASIX vs RYAM, ASPI, VHI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, AdvanSix'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.


AdvanSix Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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AdvanSix 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.

AdvanSix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=273.00/609.33
=0.45

* 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.

AdvanSix's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, AdvanSix's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=514.993/333.9520*333.9520
=514.993

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

AdvanSix Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 150.627 241.428 208.353
201612 145.659 241.432 201.477
201703 150.925 243.801 206.733
201706 161.314 244.955 219.923
201709 180.159 246.819 243.759
201712 242.458 246.524 328.444
201803 232.212 249.554 310.745
201806 269.822 251.989 357.585
201809 254.991 252.439 337.328
201812 281.252 251.233 373.855
201903 284.612 254.202 373.902
201906 288.427 256.143 376.043
201909 299.730 256.759 389.842
201912 270.842 256.974 351.974
202003 341.582 258.115 441.943
202006 346.509 257.797 448.870
202009 331.825 260.280 425.748
202012 315.146 260.474 404.047
202103 345.836 264.877 436.024
202106 370.121 271.696 454.930
202109 414.041 274.310 504.064
202112 438.266 278.802 524.960
202203 466.471 287.504 541.832
202206 515.316 296.311 580.778
202209 518.389 296.808 583.263
202212 524.340 296.797 589.980
202303 493.844 301.836 546.390
202306 486.230 305.109 532.195
202309 485.762 307.789 527.053
202312 469.084 306.746 510.688
202403 441.401 312.332 471.955
202406 512.102 314.175 544.338
202409 564.543 315.301 597.937
202412 604.251 315.605 639.378
202503 606.212 319.799 633.040
202506 577.791 322.561 598.195
202509 558.733 324.800 574.477
202512 546.402 324.054 563.091
202603 532.633 330.213 538.664
202606 514.993 333.952 514.993

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 0.45 mean?
AdvanSix (MEX:ASIX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.45 as of Aug. 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 AdvanSix and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, AdvanSix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, AdvanSix ranks #241 out of 1141 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is AdvanSix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AdvanSix's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.45 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 1.57. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. AdvanSix's value of 0.45 is 73.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AdvanSix ranks #241 out of 1141 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AdvanSix has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AdvanSix's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RYAM and ASPI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, AdvanSix ranks #241 out of 1141 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places AdvanSix in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. AdvanSix's value of 0.45 is 73.1% below this benchmark. Historically, AdvanSix's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 1.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 1.67, AdvanSix 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 1.67, based on 1,141 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. AdvanSix's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.45 is 73.1% 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 AdvanSix and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AdvanSix's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.45, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AdvanSix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AdvanSix (MEX:ASIX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN410.64, compared to a current price of MXN273.00 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.45, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 73.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. AdvanSix's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 9 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 AdvanSix (MEX:ASIX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.45 as of Aug. 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 AdvanSix (MEX:ASIX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AdvanSix stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN273.00 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN410.64. GuruFocus considers AdvanSix to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ASIX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.45 (54% below median its 10-year median of 0.97)
  • GF Value™: MXN410.64 vs. price of MXN273.00 (33.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.1% below the Chemicals median (#241 of 1141)

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


AdvanSix Business Description

Other Exchanges ASIX:USA960:Germany
Address 300 Kimball Drive, Suite 101, Parsippany, NJ, USA, 07054
AdvanSix Inc is a diversified chemistry company playing a critical role in international supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for customers across a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people's lives, including building and construction, fertilizers, agrochemicals, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. The company's key products include Nylon, Caprolactam, Plant Nutrients, and Chemical Intermediates. The majority of sales are from Plant Nutrients products. The company operates in the United States and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from the United States.
58GF Score

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