Kuehne + Nagel International AG (XSWX:KNIN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.87 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:KNIN Kuehne + Nagel International AG XSWX:KNIN
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Price CHF204.60
GF Value CHF204.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kuehne + Nagel International AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kuehne + Nagel International AG XSWX:KNIN +0.10% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.87 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 9.76. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KNIN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF204.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 738 Transportation companies, Kuehne + Nagel International AG ranks worse than 96.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Kuehne + Nagel International AG's current share price is CHF204.60. Kuehne + Nagel International AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF23.06. Kuehne + Nagel International AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 8.87.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kuehne + Nagel International AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:KNIN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.51   Med: 9.76   Max: 18.74
Current: 8.87

During the past years, Kuehne + Nagel International AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 18.74. The lowest was 6.51. And the median was 9.76.

XSWX:KNIN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.75% of 738 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.265 vs XSWX:KNIN: 8.87

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.

Kuehne + Nagel International AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF17.245. 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 CHF23.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Kuehne + Nagel International AG  (XSWX:KNIN) 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.


Kuehne + Nagel International AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kuehne + Nagel International AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kuehne + Nagel International 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.

Kuehne + Nagel International AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kuehne + Nagel International AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Kuehne + Nagel International AG Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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XSWX:KNIN vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Kuehne + Nagel International 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.


Kuehne + Nagel International AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kuehne + Nagel International AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuehne + Nagel International AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Kuehne + Nagel International 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.

Kuehne + Nagel International AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=204.60/23.06
=8.87

* 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.

Kuehne + Nagel International AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kuehne + Nagel International AG'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)
=17.245/108.5400*108.5400
=17.245

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 108.5400.

Kuehne + Nagel International AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 16.629 99.604 18.121
201612 18.068 99.380 19.733
201703 19.155 100.040 20.783
201706 15.316 100.285 16.577
201709 17.239 100.254 18.664
201712 19.395 100.213 21.007
201803 20.582 100.836 22.155
201806 16.529 101.435 17.687
201809 17.580 101.246 18.847
201812 19.359 100.906 20.824
201903 20.637 101.571 22.053
201906 15.701 102.044 16.701
201909 17.271 101.396 18.488
201912 19.333 101.063 20.763
202003 19.408 101.048 20.847
202006 20.660 100.743 22.259
202009 18.640 100.585 20.114
202012 20.128 100.241 21.794
202103 23.825 100.800 25.654
202106 22.645 101.352 24.251
202109 23.336 101.533 24.947
202112 26.637 101.776 28.407
202203 31.858 103.205 33.505
202206 24.193 104.783 25.060
202209 32.211 104.835 33.349
202212 34.610 104.666 35.891
202303 36.533 106.245 37.322
202306 22.279 106.576 22.690
202309 26.565 106.570 27.056
202312 26.649 106.461 27.169
202403 29.616 107.355 29.943
202406 21.679 107.991 21.789
202409 24.694 107.468 24.940
202412 27.482 107.128 27.844
202503 24.332 107.722 24.517
202506 16.179 108.075 16.249
202509 17.481 107.710 17.616
202512 18.356 107.200 18.585
202603 20.781 108.060 20.873
202606 17.245 108.540 17.245

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 8.87 mean?
Kuehne + Nagel International AG (XSWX:KNIN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.87 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 Kuehne + Nagel International AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.76. Over the past decade, Kuehne + Nagel International AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.51 to 18.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuehne + Nagel International AG ranks #714 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 96.7%.
Is Kuehne + Nagel International AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kuehne + Nagel International AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.87 is near median its 10-year median of 9.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.51 to a high of 18.74. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Kuehne + Nagel International AG's value of 8.87 is 601.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuehne + Nagel International AG ranks #714 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kuehne + Nagel International AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuehne + Nagel International AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kuehne + Nagel International AG ranks #714 out of 738 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kuehne + Nagel International AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Kuehne + Nagel International AG's value of 8.87 is 601.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuehne + Nagel International AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 6.51 to 18.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.76 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Kuehne + Nagel International 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 738 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. Kuehne + Nagel International AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.87 is 601.2% 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 Kuehne + Nagel International AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuehne + Nagel International AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuehne + Nagel International AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuehne + Nagel International AG (XSWX:KNIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF204.56, compared to a current price of CHF204.60 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.76 and 601.2% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Kuehne + Nagel International AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Kuehne + Nagel International AG (XSWX:KNIN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.87 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 Kuehne + Nagel International AG (XSWX:KNIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuehne + Nagel International AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF204.60 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF204.56. GuruFocus considers Kuehne + Nagel International AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KNIN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.87 (near median its 10-year median of 9.76)
  • GF Value™: CHF204.56 vs. price of CHF204.60 (0% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 601.2% above the Transportation median (#714 of 738)

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


Kuehne + Nagel International AG Business Description

Address Dorfstrasse 50, P.O. Box 67, Schindellegi, CHE, CH-8834
Kuehne+Nagel is a global transportation and logistics company founded in Switzerland in 1890. Following DSV's acquisition of DB Schenker, Kuehne+Nagel will be the second-largest seafreight forwarder globally and will hold a top-three spot in airfreight. Seafreight has traditionally accounted for the largest part of the business, contributing 40% of the group's revenue in 2024. The company aims to become a more balanced, fully integrated freight forwarder, continually improving its end-to-end offering to clients.
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