Fuchs SE (XSWX:FPE3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.46 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 27% Below Median

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XSWX:FPE3 Fuchs SE XSWX:FPE3
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What is Fuchs SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Fuchs SE XSWX:FPE3 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 3.36. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FPE3 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF38.38. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,181 Chemicals companies, Fuchs SE ranks worse than 64.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Fuchs SE's current share price is CHF37.46. Fuchs SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF15.23. Fuchs SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.46.

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

XSWX:FPE3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.12   Med: 3.36   Max: 7.31
Current: 2.46

During the past years, Fuchs SE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.31. The lowest was 2.12. And the median was 3.36.

XSWX:FPE3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.18% of 1181 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs XSWX:FPE3: 2.46

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.

Fuchs SE's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF14.396. 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 CHF15.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Fuchs SE  (XSWX:FPE3) 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.


Fuchs SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Fuchs SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fuchs SE'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.

Fuchs SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Fuchs SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Fuchs SE Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.72 2.31 2.25 2.17 2.36

XSWX:FPE3 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Fuchs SE'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.


Fuchs SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Fuchs SE 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.

Fuchs SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=37.46/15.23
=2.46

* 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.

Fuchs SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Fuchs SE's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=14.396/131.3638*131.3638
=14.396

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Fuchs SE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.848 101.017 11.506
201612 9.314 101.217 12.088
201703 9.833 101.417 12.737
201706 9.289 102.117 11.949
201709 10.217 102.717 13.066
201712 10.975 102.617 14.049
201803 11.471 102.917 14.642
201806 10.975 104.017 13.860
201809 11.307 104.718 14.184
201812 11.812 104.217 14.889
201903 12.427 104.217 15.664
201906 11.541 105.718 14.341
201909 11.852 106.018 14.686
201912 12.253 105.818 15.211
202003 12.034 105.718 14.953
202006 11.376 106.618 14.016
202009 11.761 105.818 14.600
202012 12.277 105.518 15.284
202103 13.355 107.518 16.317
202106 12.605 108.486 15.263
202109 13.067 109.435 15.685
202112 13.125 110.384 15.620
202203 13.571 113.968 15.642
202206 13.406 115.760 15.213
202209 13.233 118.818 14.630
202212 13.270 119.345 14.606
202303 13.477 122.402 14.464
202306 12.559 123.140 13.398
202309 12.914 124.195 13.659
202312 12.757 123.773 13.539
202403 13.594 125.038 14.282
202406 12.889 125.882 13.450
202409 12.854 126.198 13.380
202412 13.520 127.041 13.980
202503 14.278 127.779 14.679
202506 12.981 128.412 13.279
202509 13.502 129.255 13.722
202512 14.075 129.361 14.293
202603 14.486 131.258 14.498
202606 14.396 131.364 14.396

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 2.46 mean?
Fuchs SE (XSWX:FPE3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.46 as of Aug. 19, 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 Fuchs SE and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 3.36. Over the past decade, Fuchs SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 7.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Fuchs SE ranks #758 out of 1181 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Fuchs SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Fuchs SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.46 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 3.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.12 to a high of 7.31. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Fuchs SE's value of 2.46 is 47.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fuchs SE ranks #758 out of 1181 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fuchs SE has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuchs SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Fuchs SE ranks #758 out of 1181 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Fuchs SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. Fuchs SE's value of 2.46 is 47.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Fuchs SE's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 7.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.36 vs. the industry median of 1.67, Fuchs SE 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 1.67, based on 1,181 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. Fuchs SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.46 is 47.3% 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 Fuchs SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fuchs SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fuchs SE stock overvalued right now?
Fuchs SE (XSWX:FPE3) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.46. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF38.38, compared to a current price of CHF37.46 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 3.36 and 47.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. Fuchs SE's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Fuchs SE (XSWX:FPE3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46 as of Aug. 19, 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 Fuchs SE (XSWX:FPE3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuchs SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF37.46 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF38.38.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FPE3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.46 (27% below median its 10-year median of 3.36)
  • GF Value™: CHF38.38 vs. price of CHF37.46 (2.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 47.3% above the Chemicals median (#758 of 1181)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FPE3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fuchs SE Business Description

Address Einsteinstrasse 11, Mannheim, DEU, 68169
Fuchs SE is a holding company, which through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells high-grade lubricants and related specialties. The firm's product portfolio includes automotive, industrial lubricants, and other lubricants. The revenue of the company is generated from Processing industry, Off-Highway Vehicles and Transportation, Industrial Equipment and Machinery, Vehicle Components, Primary Industry and Energy, Aftermarket and Trading, and Others Segment. The company itself into three segments based on geography: Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific, and North and South America. The EMEA segment generates the majority of its revenue.
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