Fresenius Medical Care AG (XSWX:FME) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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XSWX:FME Fresenius Medical Care AG XSWX:FME
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What is Fresenius Medical Care AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Fresenius Medical Care AG XSWX:FME +0.44% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FME with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF37.64. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 356 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Fresenius Medical Care AG ranks better than 73.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Fresenius Medical Care AG's current share price is CHF39.25. Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF43.63. Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.90.

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

XSWX:FME' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69   Med: 2   Max: 4.11
Current: 0.9

During the past years, Fresenius Medical Care AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.11. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 2.00.

XSWX:FME's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.6% of 356 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.85 vs XSWX:FME: 0.90

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.

Fresenius Medical Care AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF44.624. 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 CHF43.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Fresenius Medical Care AG  (XSWX:FME) 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.


Fresenius Medical Care AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Fresenius Medical Care AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fresenius Medical Care 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.

Fresenius Medical Care AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Fresenius Medical Care AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Fresenius Medical Care AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.00 1.05 0.96 0.87 0.81

XSWX:FME vs HCA, THC, DVA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius Medical Care 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.


Fresenius Medical Care AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fresenius Medical Care 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.

Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=39.25/43.63
=0.90

* 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.

Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Fresenius Medical Care AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=44.624/131.2583*131.2583
=44.624

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

Fresenius Medical Care AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 32.606 100.717 42.493
201609 33.683 101.017 43.767
201612 35.037 101.217 45.436
201703 35.677 101.417 46.175
201706 34.237 102.117 44.007
201709 36.138 102.717 46.179
201712 37.430 102.617 47.877
201803 37.772 102.917 48.174
201806 41.163 104.017 51.943
201809 41.302 104.718 51.770
201812 43.237 104.217 54.456
201903 44.626 104.217 56.205
201906 42.793 105.718 53.132
201909 44.592 106.018 55.208
201912 43.762 105.818 54.283
202003 43.349 105.718 53.822
202006 44.363 106.618 54.616
202009 42.294 105.818 52.462
202012 41.386 105.518 51.482
202103 45.344 107.518 55.356
202106 43.424 108.486 52.539
202109 45.315 109.435 54.352
202112 45.103 110.384 53.633
202203 46.229 113.968 53.242
202206 49.107 115.760 55.681
202209 49.434 118.818 54.610
202212 47.052 119.345 51.749
202303 46.699 122.402 50.078
202306 44.977 123.140 47.942
202309 45.831 124.195 48.438
202312 43.778 123.773 46.426
202403 45.781 125.038 48.058
202406 45.782 125.882 47.737
202409 43.655 126.198 45.406
202412 46.381 127.041 47.921
202503 46.791 127.779 48.065
202506 42.423 128.412 43.363
202509 41.743 129.255 42.390
202512 44.470 129.361 45.122
202603 44.624 131.258 44.624

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 0.90 mean?
Fresenius Medical Care AG (XSWX:FME) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 as of Jul. 25, 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 4.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Fresenius Medical Care AG ranks #94 out of 356 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Fresenius Medical Care AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 4.11. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Fresenius Medical Care AG's value of 0.90 is 51.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fresenius Medical Care AG ranks #94 out of 356 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fresenius Medical Care AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius Medical Care AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Fresenius Medical Care AG ranks #94 out of 356 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Fresenius Medical Care AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Fresenius Medical Care AG's value of 0.90 is 51.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Fresenius Medical Care AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 4.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 1.85, Fresenius Medical Care 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 1.85, based on 356 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. Fresenius Medical Care AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90 is 51.4% 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fresenius Medical Care AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius Medical Care AG stock overvalued right now?
Fresenius Medical Care AG (XSWX:FME) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.90. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF37.64, compared to a current price of CHF39.25 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 51.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.85. Fresenius Medical Care AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG (XSWX:FME), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 as of Jul. 25, 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 Fresenius Medical Care AG (XSWX:FME) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius Medical Care AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF39.25 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF37.64.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FME:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.90 (55% below median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF37.64 vs. price of CHF39.25 (4.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#94 of 356)

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


Fresenius Medical Care AG Business Description

Address Else-Kroner-Strasse 1, Bad Homburg, HE, DEU, 61352
Fresenius Medical Care is the largest dialysis company in the world, treating nearly 300,000 patients from about 3,600 clinics worldwide as of December 2025. In addition to providing dialysis services, the firm is a leading supplier of dialysis products, including machines, dialyzers, and concentrates. Fresenius accounts for about 35% of the global dialysis products market, creating the world's only fully integrated dialysis business. Services account for about three-fourths of sales, while the balance is generated from medical technology products that enable dialysis treatments.
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