Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.09 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — 66% Above Median


XSWX:OFN Orell Fussli AG XSWX:OFN
76 GF Score
Price CHF150.00
GF Value CHF93.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Orell Fussli AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Orell Fussli AG XSWX:OFN +0.33% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OFN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF93.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Business Services companies, Orell Fussli AG ranks worse than 62.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-04), Orell Fussli AG's current share price is CHF150.00. Orell Fussli AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF71.76. Orell Fussli AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.09.

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

XSWX:OFN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97   Med: 1.26   Max: 2.35
Current: 2.12

During the past 13 years, Orell Fussli AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.35. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.26.

XSWX:OFN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
62.74% of 730 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.555 vs XSWX:OFN: 2.12

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.

Orell Fussli AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF69.501. 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 CHF71.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Orell Fussli AG  (XSWX:OFN) 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.


Orell Fussli AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Orell Fussli AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orell Fussli 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.

Orell Fussli AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Orell Fussli AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.25 1.14 1.03 1.06 1.67

Orell Fussli AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.03 0.00 1.06 0.00 1.67

XSWX:OFN vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Orell Fussli 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.


Orell Fussli AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Orell Fussli AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Orell Fussli AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Orell Fussli 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.

Orell Fussli AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=150.00/71.76
=2.09

* 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.

Orell Fussli AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Orell Fussli AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=69.501/107.2000*107.2000
=69.501

Current CPI (Dec25) = 107.2000.

Orell Fussli AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 74.766 99.380 80.650
201712 74.238 100.213 79.414
201812 72.279 100.906 76.787
201912 70.550 101.063 74.834
202012 69.168 100.241 73.970
202112 64.345 101.776 67.775
202212 62.375 104.666 63.885
202312 63.161 106.461 63.599
202412 67.141 107.128 67.186
202512 69.501 107.200 69.501

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 2.09 mean?
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.09 as of Jul. 04, 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, Orell Fussli AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 2.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #458 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Orell Fussli AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.09 is 66% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 2.35. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Orell Fussli AG's value of 2.09 is 34.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #458 out of 730 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #458 out of 730 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Orell Fussli AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. Orell Fussli AG's value of 2.09 is 34.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Orell Fussli AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 2.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 1.56, Orell Fussli 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 Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 730 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. Orell Fussli AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.09 is 34.4% 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orell Fussli AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF93.80, compared to a current price of CHF150.00 — trading 59.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 34.4% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.09 as of Jul. 04, 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF150.00 is trading 59.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF93.80. GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:OFN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.09 (66% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
  • GF Value™: CHF93.80 vs. price of CHF150.00 (59.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.4% above the Business Services median (#458 of 730)

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


Orell Fussli AG Business Description

Other Exchanges OFNz:UK0QME:UKOFH:Germany
Address Dietzingerstrasse 3, Zurich, CHE, CH-8036
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
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