Photocat AS (XSAT:PCAT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.45 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Photocat AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Photocat AS XSAT:PCAT 9 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates XSAT:PCAT with a GF Score™ of 9/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,284 Chemicals companies, Photocat AS ranks better than 53.04% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Photocat AS's current share price is kr5.40. Photocat AS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was kr3.73. Photocat AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.45.

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

XSAT:PCAT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63   Med: 1.33   Max: 2.29
Current: 1.58

During the past 13 years, Photocat AS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.29. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.33.

XSAT:PCAT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
53.04% of 1284 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.715 vs XSAT:PCAT: 1.58

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.

Photocat AS's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was kr2.500. 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 kr3.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Photocat AS  (XSAT:PCAT) 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.


Photocat AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Photocat AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Photocat AS'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.

Photocat AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Photocat AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Photocat AS Semi-Annual Data
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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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.56

XSAT:PCAT vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Photocat AS'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.


Photocat AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Photocat AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Photocat AS 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.

Photocat AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.40/3.73
=1.45

* 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.

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

For example, Photocat AS'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)
=2.5/121.2000*121.2000
=2.500

Current CPI (Dec25) = 121.2000.

Photocat AS Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 4.007 100.300 4.842
201712 5.036 101.300 6.025
201812 2.316 102.100 2.749
201912 3.628 102.900 4.273
202012 3.507 103.400 4.111
202112 2.669 106.600 3.035
202212 3.578 115.900 3.742
202312 3.141 116.700 3.262
202412 2.723 118.900 2.776
202512 2.500 121.200 2.500

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 1.45 mean?
Photocat AS (XSAT:PCAT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.45 as of Jul. 16, 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 Photocat AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Photocat AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Photocat AS ranks #603 out of 1284 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Photocat AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Photocat AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.45 is near median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 2.29. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72. Photocat AS's value of 1.45 is 15.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Photocat AS ranks #603 out of 1284 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Photocat AS has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Photocat AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Photocat AS ranks #603 out of 1284 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Photocat AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72. Photocat AS's value of 1.45 is 15.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Photocat AS's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Photocat AS 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 1.72, based on 1,284 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. Photocat AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.45 is 15.5% 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 Photocat AS and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Photocat AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Photocat AS stock overvalued right now?
Photocat AS (XSAT:PCAT) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.45. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 15.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.72. Photocat AS's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 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 Photocat AS (XSAT:PCAT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.45 as of Jul. 16, 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.

Photocat AS Business Description

Address Langebjerg 4, Roskilde, DNK, 4000
Photocat AS is a Danish green tech company has developed photocatalytic liquids and solutions designed to improve environmental conditions and potentially deliver life-saving enhancements to air quality. Its solutions are developed with both economic and scientific objectives, enabling its customers to add enhanced value when delivering their own products, such as roofing membranes, coatings, roads, and flooring. The company markets its products under the NOxOFF, Actifloor, ShineOn, and Photocat Garden trademarks. All products are currently in the early stages of their lifecycle, due to the nature of the underlying technology and processes. Its solutions include NOxOFF Concrete, NOxOFF Bitumen, NOxOFF Asphalt, Photocat Garden, and Actifloor.
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