Braskem (MEX:BAKN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.76 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 69% Below Median

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MEX:BAKN Braskem SA MEX:BAKN
42 GF Score
Price MXN42.00
GF Value MXN121.02
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Braskem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Braskem MEX:BAKN 42 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 2.44. GuruFocus rates MEX:BAKN with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN121.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,227 Chemicals companies, Braskem ranks better than 76.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Braskem's current share price is MXN42.00. Braskem's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN55.21. Braskem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.76.

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

MEX:BAKN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8   Med: 2.44   Max: 6.47
Current: 0.8

During the past years, Braskem's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.47. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 2.44.

MEX:BAKN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.85% of 1227 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs MEX:BAKN: 0.80

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.

Braskem's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-136.168. 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 MXN55.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Braskem  (MEX:BAKN) 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.


Braskem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Braskem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Braskem'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.

Braskem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Braskem Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Braskem 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 1.47 1.30 1.04 1.22 1.35

MEX:BAKN vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Braskem'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.


Braskem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Braskem 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=42.00/55.21
=0.76

* 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.

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

For example, Braskem'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)
=-136.168/175.0655*175.0655
=-136.168

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

Braskem Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 78.018 108.851 125.477
201609 79.993 109.986 127.325
201612 42.311 110.802 66.851
201703 80.553 111.869 126.059
201706 88.866 112.115 138.763
201709 112.565 112.777 174.736
201712 94.238 114.068 144.632
201803 111.243 114.868 169.541
201806 75.300 117.038 112.634
201809 82.078 117.881 121.894
201812 82.998 118.340 122.782
201903 102.409 120.124 149.249
201906 111.533 120.977 161.399
201909 87.491 121.292 126.279
201912 56.420 123.436 80.019
202003 -12.063 124.092 -17.018
202006 -37.781 123.557 -53.531
202009 -45.909 125.095 -64.248
202012 -21.402 129.012 -29.042
202103 3.914 131.660 5.204
202106 86.135 133.871 112.641
202109 119.066 137.913 151.141
202112 71.689 141.992 88.387
202203 116.595 146.537 139.294
202206 94.786 149.784 110.785
202209 83.717 147.800 99.161
202212 68.351 150.207 79.663
202303 68.030 153.352 77.662
202306 64.113 154.519 72.638
202309 44.459 155.464 50.065
202312 34.705 157.148 38.662
202403 25.785 159.372 28.324
202406 0.726 161.052 0.789
202409 -0.223 162.342 -0.240
202412 -41.023 164.740 -43.594
202503 -37.769 168.102 -39.334
202506 -32.420 169.670 -33.451
202509 -30.327 170.739 -31.095
202512 -133.734 171.765 -136.303
202603 -136.168 175.066 -136.168

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 0.76 mean?
Braskem (MEX:BAKN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.76 as of Aug. 09, 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 Braskem and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 2.44. Over the past decade, Braskem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 6.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Braskem ranks #284 out of 1227 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Braskem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Braskem's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.76 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 2.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 6.47. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Braskem's value of 0.76 is 54.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Braskem ranks #284 out of 1227 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Braskem has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Braskem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Braskem ranks #284 out of 1227 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Braskem in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Braskem's value of 0.76 is 54.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Braskem's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.80 to 6.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.44 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Braskem 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 1,227 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. Braskem's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.76 is 54.5% 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 Braskem 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. Braskem's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 2.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Braskem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braskem (MEX:BAKN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN121.02, compared to a current price of MXN42.00 — trading 65.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 2.44 and 54.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. Braskem's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Braskem (MEX:BAKN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.76 as of Aug. 09, 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 Braskem (MEX:BAKN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braskem stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN42.00 is trading 65.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN121.02. GuruFocus considers Braskem to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BAKN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.76 (69% below median its 10-year median of 2.44)
  • GF Value™: MXN121.02 vs. price of MXN42.00 (65.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.5% below the Chemicals median (#284 of 1227)

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


Braskem Business Description

Address Rua Lemos Monteiro, 120-24 Andar, Butanta, SP, BRA, CEP 05501-050
Braskem SA is engaged in the manufacture, sale, import and export of chemicals, petrochemicals and fuels, as well as the production, supply and sale of utilities such as steam, water, compressed air and industrial gases. It also provides industrial services and is engaged in the production, supply and sale of electric energy and gas for its own use and use by other companies. Its segments include Brazil, USA and Europe; and Mexico. The Brazil segments delivered the majority of the revenue from the production and sale of chemicals; the supply of electricity and other inputs produced in these complexes to second-generation producers located in the petrochemical complexes; and the production and sale of PE, including the production of green PE made from renewable resources, and of PP.
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