Billerud AB (STU:BNF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.73 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 63% Below Median

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STU:BNF Billerud AB STU:BNF
63 GF Score
Price €6.84
GF Value €7.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Billerud AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Billerud AB STU:BNF -0.94% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 1.99. GuruFocus rates STU:BNF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 236 Forest Products companies, Billerud AB ranks better than 51.69% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), Billerud AB's current share price is €6.84. Billerud AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €9.31. Billerud AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.73.

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

STU:BNF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 1.99   Max: 3.61
Current: 0.73

During the past years, Billerud AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.61. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.99.

STU:BNF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.69% of 236 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.745 vs STU:BNF: 0.73

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.

Billerud AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €10.064. 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 €9.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Billerud AB  (STU:BNF) 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.


Billerud AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Billerud AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Billerud AB'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.

Billerud AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Billerud AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Billerud AB 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 1.00 0.85 0.94 0.72 0.61

STU:BNF vs SLVM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Billerud AB'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.


Billerud AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Billerud AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Billerud AB 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.

Billerud AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.84/9.31
=0.73

* 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.

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

For example, Billerud AB'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)
=10.064/134.6100*134.6100
=10.064

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.6100.

Billerud AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 5.984 101.138 7.964
201612 6.031 102.022 7.957
201703 6.331 102.022 8.353
201706 5.970 102.752 7.821
201709 6.358 103.279 8.287
201712 6.259 103.793 8.117
201803 6.341 103.962 8.210
201806 5.876 104.875 7.542
201809 6.009 105.679 7.654
201812 6.297 105.912 8.003
201903 6.256 105.886 7.953
201906 5.788 106.742 7.299
201909 8.131 107.214 10.209
201912 8.366 107.766 10.450
202003 7.932 106.563 10.020
202006 8.110 107.498 10.155
202009 8.195 107.635 10.249
202012 8.541 108.296 10.616
202103 8.689 108.360 10.794
202106 8.512 108.928 10.519
202109 8.730 110.338 10.650
202112 8.787 112.486 10.515
202203 9.169 114.825 10.749
202206 10.302 118.384 11.714
202209 11.124 122.296 12.244
202212 10.715 126.365 11.414
202303 10.456 127.042 11.079
202306 9.376 129.407 9.753
202309 9.438 130.224 9.756
202312 9.691 131.912 9.889
202403 9.775 132.205 9.953
202406 9.667 132.716 9.805
202409 9.633 132.304 9.801
202412 10.130 132.987 10.254
202503 10.546 132.825 10.688
202506 10.066 133.699 10.135
202509 10.087 133.480 10.172
202512 10.251 133.390 10.345
202603 10.376 133.560 10.458
202606 10.064 134.610 10.064

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 0.73 mean?
Billerud AB (STU:BNF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73 as of Aug. 17, 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 Billerud AB and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 1.99. Over the past decade, Billerud AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 3.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Billerud AB ranks #114 out of 236 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Billerud AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Billerud AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 1.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 3.61. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75. Billerud AB's value of 0.73 is 2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Billerud AB ranks #114 out of 236 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Billerud AB has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Billerud AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Billerud AB ranks #114 out of 236 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Billerud AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75. Billerud AB's value of 0.73 is 2% below this benchmark. Historically, Billerud AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 3.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.99 vs. the industry median of 0.75, Billerud AB 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 Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.75, based on 236 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. Billerud AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73 is 2% 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 Billerud AB and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Billerud AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Billerud AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Billerud AB (STU:BNF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.77, compared to a current price of €6.84 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 1.99 and 2% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.75. Billerud AB's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Billerud AB (STU:BNF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73 as of Aug. 17, 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 Billerud AB (STU:BNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Billerud AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.84 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.77. GuruFocus considers Billerud AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:BNF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.73 (63% below median its 10-year median of 1.99)
  • GF Value™: €7.77 vs. price of €6.84 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2% below the Forest Products median (#114 of 236)

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


Billerud AB Business Description

Address Evenemangsgatan 17, P.O. Box 703, Solna, Stockholm, SWE, SE-169 27
Billerud AB produces a variety of packaging, paper, and board products. Its product offerings include Cartonboard, Sack Paper, Coated sheets, Web papers, Hardwood Pulp, and Containerboard, among others. The company has has three operating segments: Region Europe, Region North America and Other. The majority of revenue is derived from the Region Europe segment.
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