Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) Graham Number: €46.98 (As of Dec. 2024) — 6164% Above Median

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WBO:HST Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG WBO:HST
57 GF Score
Price €28.40
GF Value €42.00
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Graham Number?

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG WBO:HST 57 Graham Number is €46.98 as of Dec. 2024, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates WBO:HST with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.00 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 425 Steel companies, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks better than 72.24% on this metric.

Graham Number is a figure that measures a stock's fundamental value by taking into account the company's earnings per share and book value per share. The Graham number is the upper bound of the price range that a defensive investor should pay for the stock. According to the theory, any stock price below the Graham number is considered undervalued, and thus worth investing in.

As of today (2026-07-29), the stock price of Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG is €28.40. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's graham number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was €46.98. Therefore, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is 0.60.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Graham Number or its related term are showing as below:

WBO:HST' s Price-to-Graham-Number Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 0.75   Max: 5.63
Current: 0.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Graham Number ratio of Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG was 5.63. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.75.

WBO:HST's Price-to-Graham-Number is ranked better than
72.24% of 425 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.93 vs WBO:HST: 0.60

Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation. It is a very conservative way of valuing a stock.


Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG  (WBO:HST) Graham Number Explanation

Ben Graham actually did not publish a formula like this. But he wrote in The Intelligent Investor (1948 version) regarding to the criteria for purchases:

Current price should not be more than 15 times average earnings of the past three years.

Current price should not be more than 1.5 times the book value last reported. However, a multiplier of earnings below 15 could justify a correspondingly higher multiplier of assets. As a rule of thumb we suggest that the product of the multiplier times the ratio of price to book value should not exceed 22.5. (This figure corresponds to 15 times earnings and 1.5 times book value. It would admit an issue selling at only 9 times earnings and 2.5 times asset value, etc.)

Unlike valuation methods such as DCF or Discounted Earnings, the Graham number does not take growth into the valuation. Unlike the valuation methods based on book value alone, it takes into account the earnings power. Therefore, the Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation.

In general, the Graham number is a very conservative way of valuing a stock. It cannot be applied to companies with negative book values.

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Price to Graham number Ratio for today is calculated as

Price to Graham number=Share Price (Today)/Graham number (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=28.40/46.98
=0.60

* 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.


Be Aware

Please keep these in mind:

1. Graham Number does not take growth into account. Therefore it underestimates the values of the companies that have good earnings growth. We feel that if the earnings per share grows more than 10% a year, Graham Number underestimates the value.
2. Graham Number punishes the companies that have temporarily low earnings. Therefore, an average of earnings makes more sense in the calculation of Graham Number.
3. Graham Numbers underestimates companies that are light with book.


Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Graham Number Related Terms


Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Graham Number Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Graham Number 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.

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Graham Number Chart

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Graham Number
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Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
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WBO:HST vs NUE, STLD, RS: Graham Number Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Price-to-Graham-Number, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Graham-Number 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.


Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Price-to-Graham-Number vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Price-to-Graham-Number distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Price-to-Graham-Number falls into.


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Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Graham Number Calculation

Graham Number is a concept based on Ben Graham's conservative valuation of companies.

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Graham Number for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5* Tangible Book per Share *EPS without NRI)
=sqrt of (22.5*26.282*3.732)
=46.98

Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Graham Number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5*Tangible Book per Share*EPS without NRI (TTM))
=sqrt of (22.5*26.282*3.732)
=46.98

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Graham Number →
What does a Graham Number of €46.98 mean?
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) has a Graham Number of €46.98 as of Dec. 2024. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG and its competitors. This is 6164% above median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Graham Number has ranged from 0.39 to 5.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks #118 out of 425 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Graham Number too high?
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Graham Number of €46.98 is 6164% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 5.63. Based on the distribution chart, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks #118 out of 425 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Graham Number compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks #118 out of 425 companies for Graham Number. This puts Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Graham Number is 0.93. Historically, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's own Graham Number has ranged from 0.39 to 5.63 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Graham Number for a Steel company?
The median Graham Number among Steel companies is 0.93, based on 425 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Graham Number significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Graham Number should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Graham Number mean?
A high Graham Number can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Graham Number is 0.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Graham Number is €46.98, which is 6164% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.00, compared to a current price of €28.40 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Graham Number is €46.98, which is 6164% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Graham Number calculated?
Graham Number is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST), the current Graham Number is €46.98 as of Dec. 2024. 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €28.40 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.00. GuruFocus considers Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:HST:

  • Graham Number: €46.98 (6164% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
  • GF Value™: €42.00 vs. price of €28.40 (32.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Business Description

Address Grossmarktstrasse 7, Vienna, AUT, 1230
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG is a steel construction company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of steel buildings and components for heavy machinery as well as technological and structural steel engineering. The company engages in various steel construction projects across Central Europe such as the Linz train station, Mainz main station, BMW plant in Leipzig, Wuppertal suspension railway, bridge constructions, and others.
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€28.40
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€42.00
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