SLVYY (Solvay) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.30 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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What is Solvay Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Solvay SLVYY +1.50% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates SLVYY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.91 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Chemicals companies, Solvay ranks better than 95.02% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Solvay's current share price is $3.0044. Solvay's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.06. Solvay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.30.

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

SLVYY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.24   Max: 0.4
Current: 0.3

During the past years, Solvay's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.40. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.24.

SLVYY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
95.02% of 1285 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.7 vs SLVYY: 0.30

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.

Solvay's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.235. 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 $10.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Solvay  (OTCPK:SLVYY) 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.


Solvay Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Solvay Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Solvay'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.

Solvay Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Solvay 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 0.22 0.18 0.27 0.32 0.30

Solvay 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 0.34 0.31 0.29 0.30 0.30

SLVYY vs DOW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Solvay'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.


Solvay Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Solvay 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.0044/10.06
=0.30

* 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.

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

For example, Solvay'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)
=1.235/135.0710*135.0710
=1.235

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 135.0710.

Solvay Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 9.691 102.267 12.800
201609 9.704 102.118 12.835
201612 9.920 102.614 13.058
201703 10.425 103.972 13.543
201706 10.577 103.902 13.750
201709 11.213 104.170 14.539
201712 11.043 104.804 14.232
201803 11.467 105.419 14.692
201806 11.202 106.063 14.266
201809 11.654 106.618 14.764
201812 11.590 107.252 14.596
201903 11.933 107.876 14.941
201906 10.887 107.896 13.629
201909 10.409 107.470 13.082
201912 10.222 108.065 12.777
202003 10.293 108.550 12.808
202006 8.200 108.540 10.204
202009 8.482 108.441 10.565
202012 8.487 108.511 10.564
202103 8.985 109.522 11.081
202106 9.241 110.305 11.316
202109 9.488 111.543 11.489
202112 9.528 114.705 11.220
202203 10.078 118.620 11.476
202206 10.667 120.948 11.913
202209 10.746 124.120 11.694
202212 10.824 126.578 11.550
202303 11.264 126.528 12.025
202306 11.255 125.973 12.068
202309 10.882 127.083 11.566
202312 1.313 128.292 1.382
202403 1.473 130.552 1.524
202406 1.391 130.691 1.438
202409 1.338 130.968 1.380
202412 1.342 132.346 1.370
202503 1.407 134.348 1.415
202506 1.259 133.495 1.274
202509 1.353 133.743 1.366
202512 1.143 135.071 1.143
202603 1.235 135.071 1.235

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 0.30 mean?
Solvay (SLVYY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.30 as of Jul. 15, 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 Solvay and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Solvay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Solvay ranks #64 out of 1285 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Solvay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Solvay's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.30 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.40. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. Solvay's value of 0.30 is 82.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solvay ranks #64 out of 1285 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Solvay has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solvay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Solvay ranks #64 out of 1285 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Solvay in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70. Solvay's value of 0.30 is 82.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Solvay's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 1.70, Solvay 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.70, based on 1,285 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. Solvay's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.30 is 82.4% 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 Solvay and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solvay's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solvay stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solvay (SLVYY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.91, compared to a current price of $3.00 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 82.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.70. Solvay's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Solvay (SLVYY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.30 as of Jul. 15, 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 Solvay (SLVYY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solvay stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.00 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.91. GuruFocus considers Solvay to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SLVYY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.30 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.24)
  • GF Value™: $2.91 vs. price of $3.00 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 82.4% below the Chemicals median (#64 of 1285)

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


Solvay Business Description

Address Rue De Ransbeek, 310, Brussels, BEL, 1120
Solvay SA is a Belgium-based producer of chemicals, plastics, and composites, operating businesses in soda ash, peroxides, silica, rare earths, and fluorine. The company's segments are: Basic Chemicals, including soda ash, bicarbonate, and peroxides, serving mature and resilient markets such as building and construction, consumer goods, and food; Performance Chemicals, through Silica, Coatis, Rare Earths, and Fluorine (GBU Special Chem), offering customized products based on formulations and application expertise; and Corporate, comprising corporate and other business services, including Business Services, Procurement, and Energy expertise. Its products serve diverse end markets, including Consumer, Home & Personal Care, Healthcare, Automotive, Food & Feed, and others.
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