Brenntag SE (MEX:BNRN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.83 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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MEX:BNRN Brenntag SE MEX:BNRN
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Price MXN1,326.08
GF Value MXN1,293.85
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What is Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Brenntag SE MEX:BNRN 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 2.95. GuruFocus rates MEX:BNRN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,293.85. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,141 Chemicals companies, Brenntag SE ranks worse than 57.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), Brenntag SE's current share price is MXN1326.08. Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN724.88. Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.83.

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

MEX:BNRN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.6   Med: 2.95   Max: 4.66
Current: 2.08

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.

MEX:BNRN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.06% of 1141 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs MEX:BNRN: 2.08

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 Jun. 2026 was MXN617.340. 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 MXN724.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Brenntag SE  (MEX:BNRN) 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
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 2.04 1.82 1.76 1.99 1.83

MEX:BNRN 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
=1326.08/724.88
=1.83

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Brenntag SE'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)
=617.34/131.3638*131.3638
=617.340

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Brenntag SE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 385.658 101.017 501.516
201612 415.181 101.217 538.840
201703 396.868 101.417 514.057
201706 380.095 102.117 488.956
201709 410.518 102.717 525.007
201712 447.270 102.617 572.566
201803 441.650 102.917 563.723
201806 448.730 104.017 566.703
201809 443.445 104.718 556.284
201812 473.722 104.217 597.116
201903 483.686 104.217 609.676
201906 455.917 105.718 566.519
201909 483.945 106.018 599.644
201912 476.864 105.818 591.987
202003 600.192 105.718 745.794
202006 584.573 106.618 720.252
202009 587.564 105.818 729.412
202012 555.994 105.518 692.183
202103 589.384 107.518 720.101
202106 569.107 108.486 689.123
202109 594.149 109.435 713.208
202112 587.248 110.384 698.865
202203 604.330 113.968 696.573
202206 619.630 115.760 703.150
202209 637.036 118.818 704.301
202212 635.283 119.345 699.261
202303 550.869 122.402 591.200
202306 521.797 123.140 556.643
202309 567.331 124.195 600.080
202312 540.390 123.773 573.532
202403 560.717 125.038 589.084
202406 597.296 125.882 623.309
202409 661.783 126.198 688.874
202412 714.920 127.041 739.245
202503 723.564 127.779 743.862
202506 633.427 128.412 647.989
202509 643.663 129.255 654.163
202512 629.971 129.361 639.726
202603 647.134 131.258 647.654
202606 617.340 131.364 617.340

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 1.83 mean?
Brenntag SE (MEX:BNRN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 as of Aug. 24, 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 38% 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 #651 out of 1141 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Brenntag SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 is 38% 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 1.67. Brenntag SE's value of 1.83 is 9.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #651 out of 1141 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brenntag SE has a GF Score™ of 86/100, 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 #651 out of 1141 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 1.67. Brenntag SE's value of 1.83 is 9.6% 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 1.67, 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 1.67, 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. Brenntag SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 is 9.6% 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 1.67 — 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 1.83, which is 38% 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?
Brenntag SE (MEX:BNRN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,293.85, compared to a current price of MXN1,326.08 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 2.95 and 9.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. Brenntag SE's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 10 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 (MEX:BNRN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83 as of Aug. 24, 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 (MEX:BNRN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brenntag SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,326.08 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,293.85.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BNRN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.83 (38% below median its 10-year median of 2.95)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,293.85 vs. price of MXN1,326.08 (2.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.6% above the Chemicals median (#651 of 1141)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BNRN 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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