Rath AG (WBO:RAT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.68 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 12% Below Median

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What is Rath AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Rath AG WBO:RAT 46 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates WBO:RAT with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,363 Construction companies, Rath AG ranks better than 69.04% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Rath AG's current share price is €26.80. Rath AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €39.49. Rath AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.68.

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

WBO:RAT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 0.77   Max: 1.21
Current: 0.68

During the past 13 years, Rath AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.21. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.77.

WBO:RAT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
69.04% of 1363 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs WBO:RAT: 0.68

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.

Rath AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €29.552. 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 €39.49 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Rath AG  (WBO:RAT) 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.


Rath AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Rath AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rath 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.

Rath AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Rath 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 0.96 0.75 0.72 0.64 0.56

Rath AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.72 0.00 0.64 0.00 0.56

WBO:RAT vs TT, JCI, CARR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Rath 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.


Rath AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Rath AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Rath 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=26.80/39.49
=0.68

* 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.

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

For example, Rath 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)
=29.552/140.3500*140.3500
=29.552

Current CPI (Dec25) = 140.3500.

Rath AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 28.726 102.092 39.491
201712 29.325 104.291 39.464
201812 32.232 106.291 42.560
201912 33.489 108.091 43.484
202012 31.551 109.321 40.506
202112 33.928 113.971 41.781
202212 36.073 125.541 40.328
202312 38.150 132.570 40.389
202412 35.947 135.273 37.296
202512 29.552 140.350 29.552

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 0.68 mean?
Rath AG (WBO:RAT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 as of Jul. 24, 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 Rath AG and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Rath AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Rath AG ranks #422 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Rath AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Rath AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 1.21. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Rath AG's value of 0.68 is 41.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rath AG ranks #422 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Rath AG has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rath AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Rath AG ranks #422 out of 1363 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Rath AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Rath AG's value of 0.68 is 41.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Rath AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 1.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Rath 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.17, based on 1,363 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. Rath AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 is 41.9% 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 Rath AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rath AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rath AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rath AG (WBO:RAT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.01, compared to a current price of €26.80 — trading 33.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 41.9% below the Construction industry median of 1.17. Rath AG's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 Rath AG (WBO:RAT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Jul. 24, 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 Rath AG (WBO:RAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rath AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €26.80 is trading 33.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.01. GuruFocus considers Rath AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:RAT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.68 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.77)
  • GF Value™: €20.01 vs. price of €26.80 (33.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.9% below the Construction median (#422 of 1363)

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


Rath AG Business Description

Address Walfischgasse 14, Vienna, AUT, 1015
Rath AG is an Austrian company that manufactures refractory products. It produces are dense stones, continuous fiber, Unshaped products, Concrete components, light firebricks, High-temperature wool, and Vacuum formed parts. It operates in different industry sectors, namely Cement, Steel, Glass, Aluminum, Special furnaces, Hot gas filtration, Ceramics, Energy, Chemistry, and Domestic fireplaces.
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