Clariant AGFRA:CLRN -0.55%66 PB Ratio is 1.23 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 2.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:CLRN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Chemicals companies, Clariant AG ranks better than 65.82% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-24), Clariant AG's share price is €8.12. Clariant AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €6.60. Hence, Clariant AG's PB Ratio of today is 1.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clariant AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CLRN'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96 Med: 2.32 Max: 3.62
Current: 1.23
During the past 13 years, Clariant AG's highest PB Ratio was 3.62. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 2.32.
FRA:CLRN's PB Ratio is ranked better than 65.82% of 1583
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.82
vs FRA:CLRN: 1.23
During the past 12 months, Clariant AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -4.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Clariant AG was 22.40% per year. The lowest was -8.80% per year. And the median was -2.30% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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Clariant AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clariant AG's 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Clariant AG's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
Clariant AG PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Clariant AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clariant AG's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Clariant AG's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) has a PB Ratio of 1.23 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Clariant AG and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 2.32. Over the past decade, Clariant AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #541 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Clariant AG's PB Ratio too high?
Clariant AG's current PB Ratio of 1.23 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 2.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 3.62. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.82. Clariant AG's value of 1.23 is 32.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #541 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clariant AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clariant AG's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #541 out of 1583 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Clariant AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.82. Clariant AG's value of 1.23 is 32.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Clariant AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.32 vs. the industry median of 1.82, Clariant AG 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.82, based on 1,583 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clariant AG's current PB Ratio of 1.23 is 32.4% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Clariant AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clariant AG's current PB Ratio is 1.23, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clariant AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.64, compared to a current price of €8.12 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.23, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 2.32 and 32.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.82. Clariant AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN), the current PB Ratio is 1.23 as of Jun. 24, 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 Clariant AG (FRA:CLRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.12 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.64.
GuruFocus considers Clariant AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CLRN:
PB Ratio: 1.23 (47% below median its 10-year median of 2.32)
GF Value™: €10.64 vs. price of €8.12 (23.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.4% below the Chemicals median (#541 of 1583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CLRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clariant AG is a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company with world-wide operations. It develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a broad range of specialty chemicals, which play a key role in its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or add value to their end products. The company reports in three business areas: care chemicals, absorbents and additives and catalysts. Care chemicals mainly targets consumer end markets such as personal care and homecare, but it also has an industrial component. Absorbents and additives encompass Clariant's coatings and adhesives, absorbents, and plastics segments. Catalysts manufacturers process catalysts, mainly for petrochemical and syngas plants.
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