SVYSF (Solvay) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.31 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 29% Above Median

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What is Solvay Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Solvay SVYSF -4.80% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates SVYSF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,254 Chemicals companies, Solvay ranks better than 94.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Solvay's current share price is $30.615. Solvay's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $100.17. Solvay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.31.

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

SVYSF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.24   Max: 0.4
Current: 0.31

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.

SVYSF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
94.5% of 1254 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.63 vs SVYSF: 0.31

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 Jun. 2026 was $11.523. 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 $100.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Solvay  (OTCPK:SVYSF) 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
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 0.31 0.29 0.30 0.30 0.30

SVYSF 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
=30.615/100.17
=0.31

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Solvay'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)
=11.523/138.0500*138.0500
=11.523

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 138.0500.

Solvay Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 97.040 102.118 131.185
201612 99.196 102.614 133.452
201703 104.254 103.972 138.425
201706 105.770 103.902 140.532
201709 112.130 104.170 148.599
201712 110.431 104.804 145.462
201803 114.675 105.419 150.172
201806 112.019 106.063 145.803
201809 116.536 106.618 150.892
201812 115.902 107.252 149.184
201903 119.333 107.876 152.711
201906 108.872 107.896 139.299
201909 104.086 107.470 133.703
201912 102.224 108.065 130.589
202003 102.931 108.550 130.904
202006 82.000 108.540 104.294
202009 84.822 108.441 107.982
202012 84.874 108.511 107.979
202103 89.853 109.522 113.258
202106 92.406 110.305 115.649
202109 94.876 111.543 117.422
202112 95.278 114.705 114.669
202203 100.781 118.620 117.289
202206 106.667 120.948 121.749
202209 107.465 124.120 119.526
202212 108.240 126.578 118.050
202303 112.637 126.528 122.894
202306 112.547 125.973 123.337
202309 108.816 127.083 118.207
202312 13.127 128.292 14.125
202403 14.730 130.552 15.576
202406 13.910 130.691 14.693
202409 13.381 130.968 14.105
202412 13.422 132.346 14.001
202503 14.074 134.348 14.462
202506 12.587 133.495 13.016
202509 13.526 133.740 13.962
202512 11.432 135.070 11.684
202603 12.349 136.560 12.484
202606 11.523 138.050 11.523

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 0.31 mean?
Solvay (SVYSF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31 as of Aug. 01, 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 29% 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 #69 out of 1254 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Solvay's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Solvay's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31 is 29% 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 1.63. Solvay's value of 0.31 is 81% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solvay ranks #69 out of 1254 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 #69 out of 1254 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Solvay in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Solvay's value of 0.31 is 81% 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 1.63, 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 1.63, based on 1,254 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 0.31 is 81% 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 1.63 — 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 0.31, which is 29% 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 (SVYSF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.42, compared to a current price of $30.62 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 81% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.63. Solvay's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 (SVYSF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31 as of Aug. 01, 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 (SVYSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solvay stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.62 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.42. GuruFocus considers Solvay to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SVYSF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.31 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.24)
  • GF Value™: $29.42 vs. price of $30.62 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81% below the Chemicals median (#69 of 1254)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SVYSF 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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