PLFRF (Palfinger AG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.93 (As of Jul. 08, 2026) — Near Median


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Price $40.25
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What is Palfinger AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Palfinger AG PLFRF 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.93 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.94. GuruFocus rates PLFRF with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 168 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Palfinger AG ranks worse than 53.57% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-08), Palfinger AG's current share price is $40.25. Palfinger AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 was $20.86. Palfinger AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.93.

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

PLFRF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03   Med: 1.94   Max: 3.7
Current: 1.76

During the past 13 years, Palfinger AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.70. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 1.94.

PLFRF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
53.57% of 168 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs PLFRF: 1.76

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.

Palfinger AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 was $21.045. 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 $20.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec24.

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Palfinger AG  (OTCPK:PLFRF) 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.


Palfinger AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Palfinger AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Palfinger 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.

Palfinger AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Palfinger AG Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Palfinger AG Semi-Annual Data
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PLFRF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Palfinger 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.


Palfinger AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Palfinger AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Palfinger 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=40.25/20.86
=1.93

* 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.

Palfinger AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 is calculated as:

For example, Palfinger AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec24 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec24)
=21.045/135.2728*135.2728
=21.045

Current CPI (Dec24) = 135.2728.

Palfinger AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 14.335 100.692 19.258
201612 15.558 102.092 20.615
201712 15.078 104.291 19.557
201812 15.556 106.291 19.798
201912 17.149 108.091 21.461
202012 18.403 109.321 22.772
202112 18.143 113.971 21.534
202212 18.697 125.541 20.146
202312 20.559 132.570 20.978
202412 21.045 135.273 21.045

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 1.93 mean?
Palfinger AG (PLFRF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.93 as of Jul. 08, 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 Palfinger AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.94. Over the past decade, Palfinger AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 3.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #90 out of 168 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is Palfinger AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Palfinger AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.93 is near median its 10-year median of 1.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 3.70. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Palfinger AG's value of 1.93 is 15.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #90 out of 168 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Palfinger AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palfinger AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Palfinger AG ranks #90 out of 168 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Palfinger AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Palfinger AG's value of 1.93 is 15.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Palfinger AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 3.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Palfinger 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.67, based on 168 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. Palfinger AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.93 is 15.6% 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 Palfinger AG and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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. Palfinger AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palfinger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG (PLFRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.50, compared to a current price of $40.25 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 15.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.67. Palfinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.93 as of Jul. 08, 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 Palfinger AG (PLFRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palfinger AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $40.25 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.50. GuruFocus considers Palfinger AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLFRF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.93 (near median its 10-year median of 1.94)
  • GF Value™: $28.50 vs. price of $40.25 (41.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#90 of 168)

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


Palfinger AG Business Description

Address Lamprechtshausener Bundesstrasse 8, Bergheim, AUT, 5101
Palfinger AG is an Austrian manufacturing company that offers cranes, forklifts, truck bodies, and lifting equipment for land and water vehicles. Palfinger has two operating segments: Sales & Service and Operations. Segment sales & service comprises the sales and service units. The segment operations comprise the production sites and the respective production share of the company. It earns the majority of revenue from the sales & service segment. Its geographical segments include Europe, Middle East, & Africa; North America; Latin America; Eurasia; Asia-Pacific; and Marine. Business in Europe, the Middle East, & the Africa region generates the majority of the company's revenue.
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