HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.56 (As of Jul. 06, 2026) — 21% Below Median


XSWX:HLE HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA XSWX:HLE
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Price CHF65.70
GF Value CHF73.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is HELLA GmbH KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

HELLA GmbH KGaA XSWX:HLE 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 3.25. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HLE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF73.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,038 Vehicles & Parts companies, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks worse than 69.17% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-06), HELLA GmbH KGaA's current share price is CHF65.70. HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF25.68. HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.56.

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

XSWX:HLE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.47   Med: 3.25   Max: 3.76
Current: 2.64

During the past years, HELLA GmbH KGaA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.76. The lowest was 2.47. And the median was 3.25.

XSWX:HLE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.17% of 1038 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.33 vs XSWX:HLE: 2.64

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.

HELLA GmbH KGaA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF25.830. 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 CHF25.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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HELLA GmbH KGaA  (XSWX:HLE) 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.


HELLA GmbH KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


HELLA GmbH KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HELLA GmbH 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.

HELLA GmbH KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

HELLA GmbH KGaA Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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HELLA GmbH KGaA Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:HLE vs ORLY, AZO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, HELLA GmbH 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.


HELLA GmbH KGaA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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HELLA GmbH 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.

HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=65.70/25.68
=2.56

* 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.

HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, HELLA GmbH KGaA'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)
=25.83/131.2583*131.2583
=25.830

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 131.2583.

HELLA GmbH KGaA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201605 19.637 100.617 25.617
201608 19.869 101.017 25.817
201611 19.991 100.517 26.105
201702 20.775 101.217 26.941
201705 21.791 101.817 28.092
201708 23.368 102.617 29.890
201711 23.868 102.117 30.679
201802 24.575 102.317 31.526
201805 26.242 103.917 33.146
201808 26.308 104.517 33.039
201811 28.565 104.217 35.977
201902 29.195 103.817 36.912
201905 30.177 105.418 37.574
201908 29.190 106.018 36.140
201911 27.029 105.318 33.686
202002 26.558 105.618 33.005
202005 20.028 106.018 24.796
202008 19.225 106.018 23.802
202011 20.701 105.018 25.874
202102 22.529 107.018 27.632
202105 24.272 108.170 29.453
202108 24.650 109.118 29.651
202111 23.801 110.173 28.356
202202 24.686 111.754 28.994
202205 25.522 115.760 28.939
202208 25.082 116.709 28.209
202211 25.120 119.872 27.506
202303 27.732 122.402 29.738
202306 24.812 123.140 26.448
202309 25.211 124.195 26.645
202312 24.559 123.773 26.044
202403 25.806 125.038 27.090
202406 26.585 125.882 27.721
202409 26.170 126.198 27.219
202412 26.892 127.041 27.785
202503 27.326 127.779 28.070
202506 25.618 128.412 26.186
202509 25.854 129.255 26.255
202512 25.876 129.361 26.256
202603 25.830 131.258 25.830

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 2.56 mean?
HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 as of Jul. 06, 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 3.25. Over the past decade, HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.47 to 3.76. According to the industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #718 out of 1038 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.47 to a high of 3.76. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 2.56 is 92.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #718 out of 1038 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HELLA GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HELLA GmbH KGaA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, HELLA GmbH KGaA ranks #718 out of 1038 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places HELLA GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33. HELLA GmbH KGaA's value of 2.56 is 92.5% above this benchmark. Historically, HELLA GmbH KGaA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.47 to 3.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.25 vs. the industry median of 1.33, HELLA GmbH KGaA 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.33, based on 1,038 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. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 is 92.5% 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HELLA GmbH KGaA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 3.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HELLA GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF73.45, compared to a current price of CHF65.70 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.25 and 92.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.33. HELLA GmbH KGaA'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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56 as of Jul. 06, 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 HELLA GmbH KGaA (XSWX:HLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HELLA GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF65.70 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.45. GuruFocus considers HELLA GmbH KGaA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HLE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.56 (21% below median its 10-year median of 3.25)
  • GF Value™: CHF73.45 vs. price of CHF65.70 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.5% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#718 of 1038)

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


HELLA GmbH KGaA Business Description

Address Rixbecker Strasse 75, Lippstadt, NW, DEU, 59552
HELLA GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of lighting and electronic components and systems for the automotive industry. The company also produces complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems, and vehicle electrical systems in its joint-venture companies, as well as products for specialist vehicles. Further, Hella operates a trade organisation for automotive parts, accessories, diagnosis, and services in Europe. The company is controlled through a pooled family majority shareholding in the group. The company has three reportable segments, which are Lighting, Electronics, and Lifecycle Solutions. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Lighting segment.
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