Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €13.26 (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:KST Kobe Steel Ltd FRA:KST
74 GF Score
Price €10.03
GF Value €9.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Kobe Steel Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Kobe Steel FRA:KST -0.74% 74 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €13.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KST with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Kobe Steel's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.387. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €13.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Kobe Steel's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Kobe Steel was 5.60% per year. The lowest was 0.70% per year. And the median was 2.60% per year.

As of today (2026-07-01), Kobe Steel's current stock price is €10.025. Kobe Steel's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.26. Kobe Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.76.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Kobe Steel was 0.99. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.52.


Kobe Steel  (FRA:KST) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Kobe Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.025/13.26
=0.76

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Kobe Steel was 0.99. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.52.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Kobe Steel Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Kobe Steel Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kobe Steel's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

Kobe Steel Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Kobe Steel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.53 14.26 13.17 13.95 13.26

Kobe Steel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 13.95 13.76 13.49 12.88 13.26

FRA:KST vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kobe Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


Kobe Steel Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobe Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kobe Steel's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Kobe Steel Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

For example, Kobe Steel's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=17.387/112.7000*112.7000
=17.387

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Kobe Steel Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 15.624 98.100 17.949
201609 16.565 98.000 19.050
201612 14.930 98.400 17.100
201703 15.405 98.100 17.698
201706 15.419 98.500 17.642
201709 14.962 98.800 17.067
201712 15.335 99.400 17.387
201803 15.677 99.200 17.810
201806 15.806 99.200 17.957
201809 16.035 99.900 18.090
201812 16.353 99.700 18.485
201903 16.254 99.700 18.373
201906 16.592 99.800 18.737
201909 16.906 100.100 19.034
201912 16.749 100.500 18.782
202003 15.223 100.300 17.105
202006 14.566 99.900 16.432
202009 14.190 99.900 16.008
202012 14.701 99.300 16.685
202103 15.135 99.900 17.074
202106 15.322 99.500 17.355
202109 16.092 100.100 18.118
202112 15.546 100.100 17.503
202203 15.824 101.100 17.640
202206 14.937 101.800 16.536
202209 15.372 103.100 16.803
202212 15.867 104.100 17.178
202303 16.172 104.400 17.458
202306 15.443 105.200 16.544
202309 16.420 106.200 17.425
202312 16.757 106.800 17.683
202403 16.427 107.200 17.270
202406 15.875 108.200 16.535
202409 17.686 108.900 18.303
202412 17.516 110.700 17.832
202503 18.252 111.100 18.515
202506 17.549 111.700 17.706
202509 17.307 112.000 17.415
202512 16.840 113.000 16.795
202603 17.387 112.700 17.387

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €13.26 mean?
Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €13.26 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors.
Is Kobe Steel's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Kobe Steel's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €13.26. Overall, Kobe Steel has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Steel's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to NUE and STLD?
Kobe Steel's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €13.26 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Steel company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Steel industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kobe Steel and its competitors. Kobe Steel's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €13.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.32, compared to a current price of €10.03 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €13.26. Kobe Steel's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kobe Steel (FRA:KST), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €13.26 as of Mar. 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 Kobe Steel (FRA:KST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.03 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.32. GuruFocus considers Kobe Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KST:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €13.26
  • GF Value™: €9.32 vs. price of €10.03 (7.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Kobe Steel Business Description

Address 2-2-4 Wakihama Kaigandori, Chuo-ku, Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe, JPN, 651-8585
Kobe Steel Ltd engages in the manufacture, production, and sale of iron and steel. The company operates through seven segments. The Construction Machinery segment offers excavators, cranes, loaders, and workboats. Electric Power supplies electricity through group companies. Engineering handles plants for steel, petrochemicals, nuclear, water, and waste treatment, along with civil engineering and transport systems. Machinery provides compressors, engines, refrigeration, heat pumps, chemical and rubber machinery, and specialty materials. Materials include steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, and forged products. Steel & Aluminum delivers rolled products, plates, wires, and special steels, while Welding covers electrodes, flux, robots, power sources, and related services.
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