Value-Holdings AG (STU:VHO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.19 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:VHO Value-Holdings AG STU:VHO
75 GF Score
Price €7.15
GF Value €11.19
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Value-Holdings AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Value-Holdings AG STU:VHO 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates STU:VHO with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.19 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 632 Capital Markets companies, Value-Holdings AG ranks better than 53.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Value-Holdings AG's current share price is €7.15. Value-Holdings AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €6.00. Value-Holdings AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.19.

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

STU:VHO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 1.28   Max: 1.72
Current: 1.19

During the past 13 years, Value-Holdings AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.72. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.28.

STU:VHO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
53.64% of 632 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.315 vs STU:VHO: 1.19

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.

Value-Holdings AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €7.352. 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 €6.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Value-Holdings AG  (STU:VHO) 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.


Value-Holdings AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Value-Holdings AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Value-Holdings 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.

Value-Holdings AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Value-Holdings AG 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 1.48 1.30 1.17 1.18 1.22

Value-Holdings AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.48 1.30 1.17 1.18 1.22

STU:VHO vs MS, GS, SCHW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Value-Holdings 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.


Value-Holdings AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Value-Holdings AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Value-Holdings 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.

Value-Holdings AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.15/6.00
=1.19

* 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.

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

For example, Value-Holdings 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)
=7.352/129.3606*129.3606
=7.352

Current CPI (Dec25) = 129.3606.

Value-Holdings AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 3.290 101.217 4.205
201712 3.826 102.617 4.823
201812 4.270 104.217 5.300
201912 4.411 105.818 5.392
202012 4.581 105.518 5.616
202112 5.888 110.384 6.900
202212 4.973 119.345 5.390
202312 7.725 123.773 8.074
202412 6.843 127.041 6.968
202512 7.352 129.361 7.352

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 1.19 mean?
Value-Holdings AG (STU:VHO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 as of Jul. 22, 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 Value-Holdings AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, Value-Holdings AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Value-Holdings AG ranks #293 out of 632 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Value-Holdings AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Value-Holdings AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 is near median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.72. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32. Value-Holdings AG's value of 1.19 is 9.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Value-Holdings AG ranks #293 out of 632 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Value-Holdings AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Value-Holdings AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Value-Holdings AG ranks #293 out of 632 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Value-Holdings AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32. Value-Holdings AG's value of 1.19 is 9.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Value-Holdings AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Value-Holdings 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.32, based on 632 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. Value-Holdings AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.19 is 9.5% 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 Value-Holdings AG and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Value-Holdings AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Value-Holdings AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Value-Holdings AG (STU:VHO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.19, compared to a current price of €7.15 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 9.5% below the Capital Markets industry median of 1.32. Value-Holdings AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Value-Holdings AG (STU:VHO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.19 as of Jul. 22, 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 Value-Holdings AG (STU:VHO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Value-Holdings AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.15 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.19. GuruFocus considers Value-Holdings AG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:VHO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.19 (near median its 10-year median of 1.28)
  • GF Value™: €11.19 vs. price of €7.15 (36.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.5% below the Capital Markets median (#293 of 632)

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


Value-Holdings AG Business Description

Address Donauworther Strasse 3, Gersthofen, DEU, 86368
Value-Holdings AG is a German investment company that acquires shareholdings in listed medium-sized companies. It invests in its own portfolio, as well as managing third-party investment funds. The company along with its subsidiaries also advises institutional investors on investing as per the value-investing strategies. It manages two funds namely Value Holdings Germany Fund and Value Holdings Europe Fund.
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