Brenntag SE (XTER:BNR) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.55 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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XTER:BNR Brenntag SE XTER:BNR
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Price €60.60
GF Value €58.87
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What is Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Brenntag SE XTER:BNR -0.88% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.55 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 0.69. GuruFocus rates XTER:BNR with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Chemicals companies, Brenntag SE ranks better than 75.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Brenntag SE's current share price is €60.60. Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €109.32. Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.55.

The historical rank and industry rank for Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XTER:BNR' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 0.69   Max: 1.14
Current: 0.55

During the past years, Brenntag SE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.14. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 0.69.

XTER:BNR's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
75.96% of 1273 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.34 vs XTER:BNR: 0.55

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Brenntag SE's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €29.604. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €109.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Brenntag SE  (XTER:BNR) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Brenntag SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.01 0.66 0.86 0.56 0.46

Brenntag SE Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 0.53 0.48 0.46 0.53 0.49

XTER:BNR vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Brenntag SE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=60.60/109.32
=0.55

* 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.

Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Brenntag SE's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=29.604/131.3638*131.3638
=29.604

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Brenntag SE Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 16.826 101.017 21.881
201612 16.996 101.217 22.058
201703 19.193 101.417 24.860
201706 19.409 102.117 24.968
201709 18.708 102.717 23.925
201712 18.695 102.617 23.932
201803 19.158 102.917 24.453
201806 20.742 104.017 26.195
201809 20.879 104.718 26.192
201812 20.173 104.217 25.428
201903 20.648 104.217 26.026
201906 21.173 105.718 26.309
201909 21.152 106.018 26.209
201912 20.283 105.818 25.180
202003 20.902 105.718 25.973
202006 18.294 106.618 22.540
202009 18.586 105.818 23.073
202012 18.573 105.518 23.122
202103 20.275 107.518 24.772
202106 22.417 108.486 27.144
202109 24.149 109.435 28.988
202112 25.892 110.384 30.813
202203 29.275 113.968 33.743
202206 32.759 115.760 37.175
202209 33.053 118.818 36.543
202212 30.689 119.345 33.780
202303 29.356 122.402 31.505
202306 27.912 123.140 29.776
202309 27.364 124.195 28.944
202312 26.784 123.773 28.427
202403 27.458 125.038 28.847
202406 28.922 125.882 30.182
202409 28.227 126.198 29.382
202412 27.704 127.041 28.647
202503 28.052 127.779 28.839
202506 26.868 128.412 27.486
202509 25.643 129.255 26.061
202512 24.361 129.361 24.738
202603 25.410 131.258 25.430
202606 29.604 131.364 29.604

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.55 mean?
Brenntag SE (XTER:BNR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.55 as of Aug. 14, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Brenntag SE and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 0.69. Over the past decade, Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #306 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Brenntag SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.55 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 1.14. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34. Brenntag SE's value of 0.55 is 59% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #306 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Brenntag SE has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brenntag SE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Brenntag SE ranks #306 out of 1273 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Brenntag SE in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34. Brenntag SE's value of 0.55 is 59% below this benchmark. Historically, Brenntag SE's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 1.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.69 vs. the industry median of 1.34, Brenntag SE 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 PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.34, based on 1,273 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Brenntag SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.55 is 59% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Brenntag SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brenntag SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.55, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brenntag SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brenntag SE (XTER:BNR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.87, compared to a current price of €60.60 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.55, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 0.69 and 59% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.34. Brenntag SE's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Brenntag SE (XTER:BNR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.55 as of Aug. 14, 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 Brenntag SE (XTER:BNR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brenntag SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €60.60 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €58.87. GuruFocus considers Brenntag SE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XTER:BNR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.55 (20% below median its 10-year median of 0.69)
  • GF Value™: €58.87 vs. price of €60.60 (2.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59% below the Chemicals median (#306 of 1273)

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


Brenntag SE Business Description

Address Messeallee 11, Essen, NW, DEU, 45131
Brenntag SE manufactures, distributes, and sells chemicals and chemical-based products. It operates in two reportable segments life science, material science and Specialties Other. Life science chemicals are used to produce cosmetics, food, animal nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. The material science chemicals are used to produce soaps and detergents, coatings, and paints as well as the extraction of oil and gas. The company organizes itself into four segments based on geography EMEA, North America, Latin America, and APAC.
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