Fresenius SE KGaAXSWX:FRE 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 1.51. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FRE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF33.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks better than 67.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fresenius SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FRE'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72 Med: 1.51 Max: 5.51
Current: 1.12
During the past years, Fresenius SE KGaA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.51. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.51.
XSWX:FRE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 67.79% of 357
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 1.85
vs XSWX:FRE: 1.12
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 SE KGaA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF31.969. 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 CHF32.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) 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 SE KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Fresenius SE KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fresenius SE KGaA'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 SE KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
XSWX:FRE vs HCA, THC, DVA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius SE KGaA'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 SE KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fresenius SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Fresenius SE KGaA 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 SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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 1.11 mean?
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 as of Jun. 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 1.51. Over the past decade, Fresenius SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 5.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #115 out of 357 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 5.51. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 1.11 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #115 out of 357 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #115 out of 357 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Fresenius SE KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 1.11 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, Fresenius SE KGaA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 5.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 1.85, Fresenius SE KGaA 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 357 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 SE KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 is 40% 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 SE KGaA 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 SE KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF33.18, compared to a current price of CHF36.15 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 40% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 1.85. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Jun. 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF36.15 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF33.18.
GuruFocus considers Fresenius SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FRE:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.11 (26% below median its 10-year median of 1.51)
GF Value™: CHF33.18 vs. price of CHF36.15 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#115 of 357)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
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