Lanxess AG
XETRA:LXS

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Price: 17.86 EUR -0.78% Market Closed
Market Cap: €1.5B

P/B

0.4
Current
7%
Cheaper
vs 3-y average of 0.5

Price to Book (P/B) ratio compares a company`s market value to its book value. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of net assets on the balance sheet.

P/B
0.4
=
Market Cap
€1.1B
/
Total Equity
€3.5B

Price to Book (P/B) ratio compares a company`s market value to its book value. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of net assets on the balance sheet.

P/B
0.4
=
Market Cap
€1.1B
/
Total Equity
€3.5B

Valuation Scenarios

Lanxess AG is trading below its 3-year average

If P/B returns to its 3-Year Average (0.5), the stock would be worth €19.13 (7% upside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
4/4
Maximum Downside
No Downside Scenarios
Maximum Upside
+281%
Average Upside
122%
Scenario P/B Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 0.4 €17.86
0%
3-Year Average 0.5 €19.13
+7%
5-Year Average 0.5 €21.98
+23%
Industry Average 1.2 €49.17
+175%
Country Average 1.7 €68.13
+281%

Forward P/B
Today’s price vs future total equity

Not enough data available to calculate forward P/B

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
P/B
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap P/B P/E
DE
Lanxess AG
XETRA:LXS
1.5B EUR 0.4 -2.7
ZA
Sasol Ltd
JSE:SOL
139B ZAR 0.9 57.7
DE
Basf Se
XETRA:BAS
47.8B EUR 1.4 29.5
CN
Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group Co Ltd
SSE:600989
227B CNY 4.7 18.2
JP
Showa Denko KK
TSE:4004
2.6T JPY 3.7 88.2
JP
Resonac Holdings Corp
XMUN:SWD
13.5B EUR 3.5 85.4
IN
Pidilite Industries Ltd
NSE:PIDILITIND
1.4T INR 14.7 61.2
ZA
Omnia Holdings Ltd
JSE:OMN
14.5B ZAR 1.5 12.2
JP
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp
F:M3C0
6.8B EUR 0.7 13.7
IN
SRF Ltd
NSE:SRF
750.8B INR 5.6 42.1
JP
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp
TSE:4188
1.2T JPY 0.7 13.7

Market Distribution

Lower than 95% of companies in Germany
Percentile
5th
Based on 2 701 companies
5th percentile
0.4
Low
0 — 1.1
Typical Range
1.1 — 2.8
High
2.8 —
Distribution Statistics
Germany
Min 0
30th Percentile 1.1
Median 1.7
70th Percentile 2.8
Max 125.7

Lanxess AG
Glance View

Lanxess AG is a prominent figure in the speciality chemicals industry, a sector characterized by its intricate blend of innovation and necessity. Originating from Bayer AG's chemicals division in 2004, the German company has swiftly carved out a niche by focusing on producing high-performance polymers, additives, and chemical intermediates. Its operations are sprawled across the globe, yet it never loses sight of the rigorous standards that are central to German manufacturing. Lanxess generates revenue by targeting diverse industries like automotive, construction, and even water treatment, providing tailored, often indispensable, chemical solutions. Such adaptability allows Lanxess to consistently meet its clients' specific needs while continuously enhancing its product offerings through robust R&D initiatives. Crucially, Lanxess leans into sustainability, not just as a trend, but as a core operational tenet. The company invests heavily in green innovation, such as low-carbon production techniques and partnerships focused on recycling. Through its Advanced Intermediates, Specialty Additives, Consumer Protection, and Engineering Materials divisions, Lanxess ensures its portfolio remains both relevant and proactive in addressing environmental concerns. By navigating the complex labyrinth of ecological responsibility and consumer demands, Lanxess maintains its business acumen, ensuring steady growth by aligning closely with trends that shape market demand and regulatory landscapes. In doing so, it secures its standing as not just a producer of chemicals, but as a vital participant in the broader push towards sustainable industrial practices.

LXS Intrinsic Value
41.37 EUR
Undervaluation 57%
Intrinsic Value
Price €17.86
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