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Ems-Chemie Holding AGXSWX:EMSN +1.59%76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.66 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 11.01. GuruFocus rates XSWX:EMSN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF580.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,267 Chemicals companies, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks worse than 94.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:EMSN'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.32 Med: 11.01 Max: 17.57
Current: 10.52
During the past 13 years, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 17.57. The lowest was 7.32. And the median was 11.01.
XSWX:EMSN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 94.63% of 1267
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.65
vs XSWX:EMSN: 10.52
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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF79.307. 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 CHF75.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Ems-Chemie Holding AG (XSWX:EMSN) 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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Ems-Chemie Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ems-Chemie 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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
XSWX:EMSN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ems-Chemie 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.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Ems-Chemie 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.
* 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.
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 10.66 mean?
Ems-Chemie Holding AG (XSWX:EMSN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.66 as of Jul. 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.01. Over the past decade, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.32 to 17.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #1199 out of 1267 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.66 is near median its 10-year median of 11.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.32 to a high of 17.57. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's value of 10.66 is 546.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #1199 out of 1267 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ems-Chemie Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ems-Chemie Holding AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ems-Chemie Holding AG ranks #1199 out of 1267 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ems-Chemie Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's value of 10.66 is 546.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ems-Chemie Holding AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.32 to 17.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.01 vs. the industry median of 1.65, Ems-Chemie 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.65, based on 1,267 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. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.66 is 546.1% 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ems-Chemie Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ems-Chemie Holding AG (XSWX:EMSN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF580.41, compared to a current price of CHF800.00 — trading 37.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.01 and 546.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.65. Ems-Chemie Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG (XSWX:EMSN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.66 as of Jul. 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 Ems-Chemie Holding AG (XSWX:EMSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ems-Chemie Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF800.00 is trading 37.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF580.41.
GuruFocus considers Ems-Chemie Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:EMSN:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.66 (near median its 10-year median of 11.01)
GF Value™: CHF580.41 vs. price of CHF800.00 (37.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 546.1% above the Chemicals median (#1199 of 1267)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:EMSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ems-Chemie Holding AG is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells a variety of chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into two segments based on product type: High-Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals. The High-Performance Polymers segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells plastic products to the automotive, electrical, and electronics industries. The Specialty Chemicals segment sells fibres, bonding agents for tires, and fusible bonding yarns for textiles and powder coating products. Geographically, the majority of its revenue comes from Europe and the rest from Asia, the Americas, and other regions.
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