FMC (MIL:1FMC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.37 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 93% Below Median

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What is FMC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

FMC MIL:1FMC -8.22% 32 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 5.56. GuruFocus rates MIL:1FMC with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 162 Agriculture companies, FMC ranks better than 92.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), FMC's current share price is €9.568. FMC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €25.52. FMC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.37.

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

MIL:1FMC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 5.56   Max: 7.63
Current: 0.4

During the past years, FMC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.63. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 5.56.

MIL:1FMC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
92.59% of 162 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 1.475 vs MIL:1FMC: 0.40

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.

FMC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €11.602. 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 €25.52 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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FMC  (MIL:1FMC) 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.


FMC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


FMC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FMC'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.

FMC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

FMC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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FMC 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 1.46 1.13 0.46 0.58 0.38

MIL:1FMC vs UAN, IPI, AVD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, FMC'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.


FMC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

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

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


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FMC 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.568/25.522
=0.37

* 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.

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

For example, FMC'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)
=11.602/333.9520*333.9520
=11.602

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

FMC Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 14.100 241.428 19.504
201612 14.134 241.432 19.550
201703 13.197 243.801 18.077
201706 13.248 244.955 18.061
201709 13.452 246.819 18.201
201712 16.783 246.524 22.735
201803 18.223 249.554 24.386
201806 19.249 251.989 25.510
201809 19.682 252.439 26.037
201812 21.230 251.233 28.220
201903 18.885 254.202 24.810
201906 18.816 256.143 24.532
201909 18.961 256.759 24.662
201912 17.672 256.974 22.966
202003 19.028 258.115 24.619
202006 19.591 257.797 25.378
202009 19.508 260.280 25.030
202012 18.855 260.474 24.174
202103 20.013 264.877 25.232
202106 20.535 271.696 25.240
202109 20.810 274.310 25.335
202112 21.992 278.802 26.342
202203 21.996 287.504 25.550
202206 23.748 296.311 26.765
202209 25.961 296.808 29.210
202212 25.470 296.797 28.659
202303 25.723 301.836 28.460
202306 24.818 305.109 27.164
202309 25.093 307.789 27.226
202312 32.169 306.746 35.022
202403 32.142 312.332 34.367
202406 34.240 314.175 36.395
202409 33.233 315.301 35.199
202412 34.878 315.605 36.906
202503 32.696 319.799 34.143
202506 30.200 322.561 31.266
202509 25.894 324.800 26.624
202512 14.305 324.054 14.742
202603 12.840 330.213 12.985
202606 11.602 333.952 11.602

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 0.37 mean?
FMC (MIL:1FMC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 as of Sep. 16, 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 FMC and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 5.56. Over the past decade, FMC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 7.63. According to the industry distribution chart, FMC ranks #12 out of 162 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is FMC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
FMC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 is 93% below median its 10-year median of 5.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 7.63. The Agriculture industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48. FMC's value of 0.37 is 74.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FMC ranks #12 out of 162 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FMC has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FMC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UAN and IPI?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, FMC ranks #12 out of 162 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places FMC in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48. FMC's value of 0.37 is 74.9% below this benchmark. Historically, FMC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 7.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.56 vs. the industry median of 1.48, FMC 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Agriculture companies is 1.48, based on 162 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. FMC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 is 74.9% 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 FMC and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FMC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 5.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FMC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FMC (MIL:1FMC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.99, compared to a current price of €9.57 — trading 68.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 5.56 and 74.9% below the Agriculture industry median of 1.48. FMC's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 8 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 FMC (MIL:1FMC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Sep. 16, 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 FMC (MIL:1FMC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FMC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.57 is trading 68.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.99. GuruFocus considers FMC to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1FMC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.37 (93% below median its 10-year median of 5.56)
  • GF Value™: €29.99 vs. price of €9.57 (68.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.9% below the Agriculture median (#12 of 162)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1FMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FMC Business Description

Address 2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19104
FMC is a pure-play global crop protection company with a fairly balanced product portfolio across geographies and crop exposure. Through acquisitions, FMC is now one of the five largest patented crop protection companies and focuses on the development of new products, including biologicals, through its research and development pipeline.
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