Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.28 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 28% Above Median

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XSWX:BCHN Burckhardt Compression Holding AG XSWX:BCHN
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Price CHF466.50
GF Value CHF629.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG XSWX:BCHN 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.28 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 4.11. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BCHN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF629.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,290 Industrial Products companies, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks worse than 76.99% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current share price is CHF466.50. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was CHF88.35. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.28.

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

XSWX:BCHN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.78   Med: 4.11   Max: 8.21
Current: 5.17

During the past 13 years, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.21. The lowest was 1.78. And the median was 4.11.

XSWX:BCHN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.99% of 2290 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.22 vs XSWX:BCHN: 5.17

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.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was CHF107.114. 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 CHF88.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Burckhardt Compression Holding AG  (XSWX:BCHN) 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.


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burckhardt Compression Holding 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.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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XSWX:BCHN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Burckhardt Compression Holding 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.


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Burckhardt Compression Holding 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.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=466.50/88.35
=5.28

* 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.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=107.114/108.0600*108.0600
=107.114

Current CPI (Mar26) = 108.0600.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 82.977 100.040 89.629
201803 87.232 100.836 93.482
201903 89.117 101.571 94.811
202003 80.960 101.048 86.578
202103 64.632 100.800 69.287
202203 71.465 103.205 74.827
202303 77.572 106.245 78.897
202403 87.412 107.355 87.986
202503 100.551 107.722 100.866
202603 107.114 108.060 107.114

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 5.28 mean?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.28 as of Jul. 17, 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 4.11. Over the past decade, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.78 to 8.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #1763 out of 2290 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.28 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.78 to a high of 8.21. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 5.28 is 137.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #1763 out of 2290 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #1763 out of 2290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Burckhardt Compression Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 5.28 is 137.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.78 to 8.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.11 vs. the industry median of 2.22, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.22, based on 2,290 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. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.28 is 137.8% 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.28, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 4.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF629.30, compared to a current price of CHF466.50 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.28, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.11 and 137.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.22. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.28 as of Jul. 17, 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF466.50 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF629.30. GuruFocus considers Burckhardt Compression Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BCHN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.28 (28% above median its 10-year median of 4.11)
  • GF Value™: CHF629.30 vs. price of CHF466.50 (25.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 137.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1763 of 2290)

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


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges BCHNz:UK0QNN:UKB5H:Germany
Address Franz-Burckhardt-Strasse 5, Winterthur, CHE, CH-8404
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG provides reciprocating compressor technologies and services. It manufactures customized and modularized compressor systems used in the Chemical/Petrochemical, Gas Transport & Storage, Hydrogen Mobility & Energy, Industrial Gas, Refinery, and Gas Gathering & Processing sectors. Its offerings include reciprocating compressors and related services covering project definition, project execution, system installation and commissioning, ongoing service, spare parts, overhaul and conversion of compressor systems. Its reportable segments are: the Systems Division, which generates maximum revenue, the Services Division, and Others. The company operates globally, with the majority of its sales being derived from Europe, Asia, Australia, China, and North America.
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