Polytec Holding AG (STU:P4N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.40 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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STU:P4N Polytec Holding AG STU:P4N
66 GF Score
Price €4.96
GF Value €3.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Polytec Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Polytec Holding AG STU:P4N -1.98% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates STU:P4N with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Vehicles & Parts companies, Polytec Holding AG ranks better than 84.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Polytec Holding AG's current share price is €4.96. Polytec Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.30. Polytec Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.40.

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

STU:P4N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.65   Max: 3.52
Current: 0.38

During the past years, Polytec Holding AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.52. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.65.

STU:P4N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
84.5% of 1013 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs STU:P4N: 0.38

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.

Polytec Holding AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.973. 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 €12.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Polytec Holding AG  (STU:P4N) 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.


Polytec Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Polytec Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Polytec Holding 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.

Polytec Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Polytec Holding AG Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Polytec Holding AG Quarterly Data
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STU:P4N vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Polytec Holding 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.


Polytec Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Polytec Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Polytec Holding 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.96/12.30
=0.40

* 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.

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

For example, Polytec Holding AG'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)
=9.973/142.1600*142.1600
=9.973

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 142.1600.

Polytec Holding AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.336 101.092 10.316
201609 7.716 101.192 10.840
201612 8.349 102.092 11.626
201703 8.859 102.592 12.276
201706 8.903 102.991 12.289
201709 9.254 103.591 12.699
201712 9.594 104.291 13.078
201803 10.150 104.491 13.809
201806 9.912 105.091 13.408
201809 10.129 105.691 13.624
201812 10.486 106.291 14.025
201903 10.844 106.391 14.490
201906 10.541 106.791 14.032
201909 10.721 106.991 14.245
201912 10.368 108.091 13.636
202003 10.977 108.024 14.446
202006 10.460 107.915 13.779
202009 10.398 108.348 13.643
202012 10.500 109.321 13.654
202103 11.407 110.186 14.717
202106 11.498 110.943 14.733
202109 11.049 111.916 14.035
202112 10.688 113.971 13.332
202203 10.737 117.647 12.974
202206 10.644 120.567 12.550
202209 10.374 123.811 11.911
202212 10.615 125.541 12.020
202303 10.559 128.460 11.685
202306 10.335 130.191 11.285
202309 10.096 131.272 10.933
202312 9.862 132.570 10.575
202403 9.790 133.759 10.405
202406 9.824 134.083 10.416
202409 9.614 133.651 10.226
202412 9.541 135.273 10.027
202503 9.528 137.760 9.832
202506 9.450 138.517 9.699
202509 9.491 138.950 9.710
202512 9.873 140.350 10.000
202603 9.973 142.160 9.973

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 0.40 mean?
Polytec Holding AG (STU:P4N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.40 as of Aug. 06, 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 Polytec Holding AG and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Polytec Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Polytec Holding AG ranks #157 out of 1013 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Polytec Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Polytec Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.40 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 3.52. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Polytec Holding AG's value of 0.40 is 68.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polytec Holding AG ranks #157 out of 1013 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Polytec Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polytec Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Polytec Holding AG ranks #157 out of 1013 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Polytec Holding AG in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Polytec Holding AG's value of 0.40 is 68.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Polytec Holding AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Polytec Holding AG 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.26, based on 1,013 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. Polytec Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.40 is 68.3% 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 Polytec Holding AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polytec Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polytec Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polytec Holding AG (STU:P4N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.05, compared to a current price of €4.96 — trading 62.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 68.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.26. Polytec Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Polytec Holding AG (STU:P4N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.40 as of Aug. 06, 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 Polytec Holding AG (STU:P4N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polytec Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.96 is trading 62.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.05. GuruFocus considers Polytec Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:P4N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.40 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.65)
  • GF Value™: €3.05 vs. price of €4.96 (62.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#157 of 1013)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:P4N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Polytec Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges 0GOX:UKPYT:Austria
Address Polytec-Strasse 1, Hoersching, AUT, 4063
Polytec Holding AG is an Austria-based company focused on the automotive and plastics industry. It manufactures plastic parts globally. The operating segments are divided into four units namely Plastics, which supplies plastic components for the interior of passenger cars, engines, and the non-automotive industry. Composites provide exterior and engine parts for commercial and passenger vehicles. The car-styling unit offers accessories, small parts, and systems for vehicles, and Industrial produces plastic molded components and others. It provides service in the field of injection molding, fiber-reinforced plastics, and the manufacturer of original accessory parts made of plastic and stainless steel. Geographical presence in Austria, Austria, UK, Sweden, Hungary, and Other countries.
66GF Score

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