Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.57 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 51% Below Median

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MIL:1SYM Symrise AG MIL:1SYM
59 GF Score
Price €85.16
GF Value €105.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Symrise AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Symrise AG MIL:1SYM 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 7.24. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SYM with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €105.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Chemicals companies, Symrise AG ranks worse than 77.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Symrise AG's current share price is €85.16. Symrise AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €23.85. Symrise AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.57.

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

MIL:1SYM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.96   Med: 7.24   Max: 10.42
Current: 3.84

During the past 13 years, Symrise AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.42. The lowest was 2.96. And the median was 7.24.

MIL:1SYM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.93% of 1273 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs MIL:1SYM: 3.84

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.

Symrise AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €26.612. 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 €23.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Symrise AG  (MIL:1SYM) 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.


Symrise AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Symrise AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Symrise AG'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.

Symrise AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Symrise AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Symrise AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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MIL:1SYM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Symrise AG'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.


Symrise AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Symrise AG 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.

Symrise AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=85.16/23.85
=3.57

* 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.

Symrise AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Symrise AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=26.612/129.3606*129.3606
=26.612

Current CPI (Dec25) = 129.3606.

Symrise AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 12.878 101.217 16.459
201712 13.194 102.617 16.633
201812 14.575 104.217 18.091
201912 17.721 105.818 21.664
202012 16.997 105.518 20.838
202112 22.810 110.384 26.731
202212 25.408 119.345 27.540
202312 25.980 123.773 27.153
202412 28.483 127.041 29.003
202512 26.612 129.361 26.612

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 3.57 mean?
Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 as of Jul. 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 Symrise AG and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 7.24. Over the past decade, Symrise AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.96 to 10.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #992 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Symrise AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Symrise AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 7.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.96 to a high of 10.42. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Symrise AG's value of 3.57 is 115.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #992 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Symrise AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Symrise AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Symrise AG ranks #992 out of 1273 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Symrise AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Symrise AG's value of 3.57 is 115.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Symrise AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.96 to 10.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.24 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Symrise AG 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 1.66, based on 1,273 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. Symrise AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 is 115.1% 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 Symrise AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Symrise AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 7.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Symrise AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €105.03, compared to a current price of €85.16 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 7.24 and 115.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.66. Symrise AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57 as of Jul. 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 Symrise AG (MIL:1SYM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Symrise AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €85.16 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €105.03. GuruFocus considers Symrise AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1SYM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.57 (51% below median its 10-year median of 7.24)
  • GF Value™: €105.03 vs. price of €85.16 (18.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 115.1% above the Chemicals median (#992 of 1273)

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


Symrise AG Business Description

Address Muhlenfeldstrasse 1, Holzminden, ST, DEU, 37603
Symrise is a global supplier of ingredients for fragrances and flavourings across the food, beverage, household products, and pharmaceutical industries. With an estimated 12% market share, it is the world's fourth-largest supplier of fragrances and flavourings. The company was created after a 2003 merger of two companies that originated in 1874 and 1919. With almost 13,000 employees, Symrise produces 35,000 products sourced from 10,000 mostly natural raw materials such as vanilla, citrus, blossoms, and plant or animal materials for more than 6,000 customers.
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