SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.96 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 27% Above Median

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XSWX:SFSN SFS Group AG XSWX:SFSN
89 GF Score
Price CHF140.00
GF Value CHF115.55
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is SFS Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SFS Group AG XSWX:SFSN +1.16% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.96 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 3.13. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SFSN with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF115.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,290 Industrial Products companies, SFS Group AG ranks worse than 68.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), SFS Group AG's current share price is CHF140.00. SFS Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF35.31. SFS Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.96.

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

XSWX:SFSN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.46   Med: 3.13   Max: 3.89
Current: 3.89

During the past 13 years, SFS Group AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.89. The lowest was 2.46. And the median was 3.13.

XSWX:SFSN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
68.95% of 2290 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.22 vs XSWX:SFSN: 3.89

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.

SFS Group AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF41.181. 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 CHF35.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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SFS Group AG  (XSWX:SFSN) 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.


SFS Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SFS Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SFS Group 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.

SFS Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SFS Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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SFS Group 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 2.80 0.00 3.46 0.00 3.08

XSWX:SFSN vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, SFS Group 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.


SFS Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, SFS Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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SFS Group 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.

SFS Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=140.00/35.31
=3.96

* 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.

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

For example, SFS Group 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)
=41.181/107.2000*107.2000
=41.181

Current CPI (Dec25) = 107.2000.

SFS Group AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 26.067 99.380 28.118
201712 28.848 100.213 30.859
201812 31.523 100.906 33.489
201912 32.555 101.063 34.532
202012 33.635 100.241 35.970
202112 38.238 101.776 40.276
202212 33.037 104.666 33.837
202312 34.906 106.461 35.148
202412 39.659 107.128 39.686
202512 41.181 107.200 41.181

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 3.96 mean?
SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.96 as of Jul. 17, 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 SFS Group AG and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 3.13. Over the past decade, SFS Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.46 to 3.89. According to the industry distribution chart, SFS Group AG ranks #1579 out of 2290 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is SFS Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SFS Group AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.96 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 3.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 3.89. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22. SFS Group AG's value of 3.96 is 78.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SFS Group AG ranks #1579 out of 2290 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SFS Group AG has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SFS Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, SFS Group AG ranks #1579 out of 2290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SFS Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22. SFS Group AG's value of 3.96 is 78.4% above this benchmark. Historically, SFS Group AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.46 to 3.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.13 vs. the industry median of 2.22, SFS Group 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.22, based on 2,290 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. SFS Group AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.96 is 78.4% 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 SFS Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SFS Group AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.96, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 3.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SFS Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF115.55, compared to a current price of CHF140.00 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.96, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 3.13 and 78.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.22. SFS Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.96 as of Jul. 17, 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 SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFS Group AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF140.00 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF115.55. GuruFocus considers SFS Group AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SFSN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.96 (27% above median its 10-year median of 3.13)
  • GF Value™: CHF115.55 vs. price of CHF140.00 (21.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 78.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1579 of 2290)

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


SFS Group AG Business Description

Other Exchanges SFSNz:UK0QW8:UK021:Germany
Address Rosenbergsaustrasse 8, Heerbrugg, CHE, 9435
SFS Group AG is engaged in the development and manufacture of precision components, fastening systems, and distribution and logistics solutions for various industries. The group operates through three segments: Engineered Components, which develops and manufactures precision components, assemblies and fastening solutions for industries such as automotive, electronics, aerospace and medical devices; Fastening Systems, which develops and markets application-specific mechanical fastening systems mainly for the construction industry; and Distribution & Logistics, which supplies fastening elements, tools, C-parts and procurement and logistics solutions to industrial and manufacturing customers.
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