Etropal AD (XBUL:ETR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.20 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 53% Below Median

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What is Etropal AD Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Etropal AD XBUL:ETR 50 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.20 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 6.85. GuruFocus rates XBUL:ETR with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.80 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Etropal AD ranks worse than 67.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-29), Etropal AD's current share price is €2.66. Etropal AD's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €0.83. Etropal AD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.20.

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

XBUL:ETR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.77   Med: 6.85   Max: 9.51
Current: 3.21

During the past 13 years, Etropal AD's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.51. The lowest was 2.77. And the median was 6.85.

XBUL:ETR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.7% of 514 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.86 vs XBUL:ETR: 3.21

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.

Etropal AD's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €0.897. 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 €0.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Etropal AD  (XBUL:ETR) 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.


Etropal AD Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Etropal AD Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Etropal AD'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.

Etropal AD Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Etropal AD Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.46 8.52 6.04 5.42 5.43

Etropal AD Semi-Annual Data
Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 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 8.46 8.52 6.04 5.42 5.43

XBUL:ETR vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Etropal AD'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.


Etropal AD Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Etropal AD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Etropal AD 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.

Etropal AD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.66/0.83
=3.20

* 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.

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

For example, Etropal AD'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)
=0.897/324.0540*324.0540
=0.897

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Etropal AD Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 0.557 236.525 0.763
201612 0.558 241.432 0.749
201712 0.564 246.524 0.741
201812 0.537 251.233 0.693
202012 0.540 260.474 0.672
202112 0.918 278.802 1.067
202212 0.850 296.797 0.928
202312 0.847 306.746 0.895
202412 0.858 315.605 0.881
202512 0.897 324.054 0.897

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 3.20 mean?
Etropal AD (XBUL:ETR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.20 as of Aug. 29, 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 Etropal AD and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 6.85. Over the past decade, Etropal AD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.77 to 9.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Etropal AD ranks #348 out of 514 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Etropal AD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Etropal AD's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.20 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 6.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.77 to a high of 9.51. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86. Etropal AD's value of 3.20 is 72% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Etropal AD ranks #348 out of 514 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Etropal AD has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Etropal AD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Etropal AD ranks #348 out of 514 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Etropal AD in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86. Etropal AD's value of 3.20 is 72% above this benchmark. Historically, Etropal AD's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.77 to 9.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.85 vs. the industry median of 1.86, Etropal AD has consistently been above 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.86, based on 514 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. Etropal AD's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.20 is 72% above 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 Etropal AD and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Etropal AD's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.20, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 6.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Etropal AD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etropal AD (XBUL:ETR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.80, compared to a current price of €2.66 — trading 69.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.20, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 6.85 and 72% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.86. Etropal AD's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Etropal AD (XBUL:ETR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.20 as of Aug. 29, 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 Etropal AD (XBUL:ETR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etropal AD stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.66 is trading 69.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.80. GuruFocus considers Etropal AD to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XBUL:ETR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.20 (53% below median its 10-year median of 6.85)
  • GF Value™: €8.80 vs. price of €2.66 (69.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#348 of 514)

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


Etropal AD Business Description

Address 191 Rusky Boulevard, Etropole, Sofia, BGR, 2180
Etropal AD is engaged in the business of manufacturing medical accessories. The product portfolio includes fistula needles, blood taking sets, transfusion and infusion sets, catheters and tubes, urine collecting bags, colostomy bags, among others. The company also produces hip - joint endoprosthesis and instruments of implantation.
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