Wacker Chemie AGWKCMF 64 PB Ratio is 1.23 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates WKCMF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,578 Chemicals companies, Wacker Chemie AG ranks better than 63.37% 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 (2026-07-02), Wacker Chemie AG's share price is $104.30. Wacker Chemie AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $85.02. Hence, Wacker Chemie AG's PB Ratio of today is 1.23.
Warning Sign:
Wacker Chemie AG stock PB Ratio (=1.26) is close to 2-year high of 1.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wacker Chemie AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WKCMF'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 1.71 Max: 4.35
Current: 1.19
During the past 13 years, Wacker Chemie AG's highest PB Ratio was 4.35. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.71.
WKCMF's PB Ratio is ranked better than 63.37% of 1578
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.8
vs WKCMF: 1.19
During the past 12 months, Wacker Chemie AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -20.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Wacker Chemie AG was 39.60% per year. The lowest was -19.50% per year. And the median was 6.30% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Wacker Chemie AG (OTCPK:WKCMF) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Wacker Chemie AG PB Ratio Related Terms
Wacker Chemie AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wacker Chemie 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, Wacker Chemie 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.
Wacker Chemie AG PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Wacker Chemie AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wacker Chemie 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.
* 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.
Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) has a PB Ratio of 1.23 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, Wacker Chemie AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 4.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #578 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is Wacker Chemie AG's PB Ratio too high?
Wacker Chemie AG's current PB Ratio of 1.23 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 4.35. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.80. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 1.23 is 31.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #578 out of 1578 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wacker Chemie AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Chemie AG's PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Wacker Chemie AG ranks #578 out of 1578 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Wacker Chemie AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.80. Wacker Chemie AG's value of 1.23 is 31.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Wacker Chemie AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 4.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Wacker Chemie 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 1.80, based on 1,578 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. Wacker Chemie AG's current PB Ratio of 1.23 is 31.7% 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 Wacker Chemie AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wacker Chemie AG's current PB Ratio is 1.23, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacker Chemie AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.67, compared to a current price of $104.30 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.23, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 31.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.80. Wacker Chemie AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF), the current PB Ratio is 1.23 as of Jul. 02, 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 Wacker Chemie AG (WKCMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Chemie AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $104.30 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $86.67.
GuruFocus considers Wacker Chemie AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WKCMF:
PB Ratio: 1.23 (28% below median its 10-year median of 1.71)
GF Value™: $86.67 vs. price of $104.30 (20.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.7% below the Chemicals median (#578 of 1578)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WKCMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wacker Chemie AG manufactures and sells chemicals and silicon-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The Wacker Silicones segment, which generates the majority revenue of any segment, sells silicon- and methanol-based products, including durable insulators, lubricants, and sealants. The Wacker Polymers segment provides chemical binders and additives used in construction industry products. The Wacker Biosolutions segment sells chemicals to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The Wacker Polysilicon segment sells material for solar power and semiconductors. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, China, India, Asia and South Korea.
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