Fresenius SE KGaA (MEX:FREN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.24 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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MEX:FREN Fresenius SE & Co KGaA MEX:FREN
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Price MXN791.93
GF Value MXN666.15
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What is Fresenius SE KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Fresenius SE KGaA MEX:FREN 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 1.51. GuruFocus rates MEX:FREN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN666.15. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 356 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks better than 66.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Fresenius SE KGaA's current share price is MXN791.93. Fresenius SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN636.65. Fresenius SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.24.

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

MEX:FREN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72   Med: 1.51   Max: 5.51
Current: 1.22

During the past years, Fresenius SE KGaA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.51. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.51.

MEX:FREN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
66.01% of 356 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.85 vs MEX:FREN: 1.22

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.

Fresenius SE KGaA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN732.227. 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 MXN636.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Fresenius SE KGaA  (MEX:FREN) 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.


Fresenius SE KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Fresenius SE KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fresenius SE 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.

Fresenius SE KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Fresenius SE KGaA 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 1.45 0.92 0.90 1.00 1.40

Fresenius SE 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 1.16 1.25 1.37 1.40 1.24

MEX:FREN vs HCA, THC, DVA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius SE 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.


Fresenius SE KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fresenius SE 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=791.93/636.65
=1.24

* 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.

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

For example, Fresenius SE 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)
=732.227/131.2583*131.2583
=732.227

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Fresenius SE KGaA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 429.457 100.717 559.686
201609 465.158 101.017 604.413
201612 502.388 101.217 651.498
201703 491.181 101.417 635.708
201706 478.244 102.117 614.721
201709 514.760 102.717 657.792
201712 571.339 102.617 730.804
201803 559.666 102.917 713.786
201806 593.056 104.017 748.371
201809 580.458 104.718 727.576
201812 617.769 104.217 778.059
201903 629.310 104.217 792.595
201906 617.848 105.718 767.116
201909 649.281 106.018 803.861
201912 629.639 105.818 781.017
202003 797.047 105.718 989.608
202006 821.744 106.618 1,011.658
202009 795.530 105.818 986.792
202012 741.875 105.518 922.853
202103 775.782 107.518 947.078
202106 759.263 108.486 918.642
202109 791.293 109.435 949.094
202112 787.035 110.384 935.872
202203 778.725 113.968 896.866
202206 780.220 115.760 884.675
202209 756.059 118.818 835.220
202212 748.569 119.345 823.294
202303 703.507 122.402 754.406
202306 662.385 123.140 706.052
202309 661.238 124.195 698.847
202312 624.397 123.773 662.159
202403 622.722 125.038 653.700
202406 666.425 125.882 694.890
202409 730.495 126.198 759.788
202412 757.703 127.041 782.855
202503 762.067 127.779 782.816
202506 704.929 128.412 720.555
202509 711.860 129.255 722.892
202512 715.130 129.361 725.621
202603 732.227 131.258 732.227

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 1.24 mean?
Fresenius SE KGaA (MEX:FREN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24 as of Jul. 23, 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 1.51. Over the past decade, Fresenius SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 5.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #121 out of 356 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 5.51. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 1.24 is 33% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #121 out of 356 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #121 out of 356 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Fresenius SE KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 1.24 is 33% below this benchmark. Historically, Fresenius SE KGaA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 5.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 1.85, Fresenius SE 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.85, based on 356 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. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24 is 33% 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Fresenius SE KGaA (MEX:FREN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN666.15, compared to a current price of MXN791.93 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 33% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.85. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (MEX:FREN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Jul. 23, 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (MEX:FREN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN791.93 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN666.15.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FREN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.24 (18% below median its 10-year median of 1.51)
  • GF Value™: MXN666.15 vs. price of MXN791.93 (18.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#121 of 356)

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


Fresenius SE KGaA Business Description

Address Else-Kroener-Strasse 1, Bad Homburg, HE, DEU, 61352
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
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