Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.61 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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ASX:ZIM Zimplats Holdings Ltd ASX:ZIM
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Price A$13.22
GF Value A$22.56
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Zimplats Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Zimplats Holdings ASX:ZIM +1.07% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates ASX:ZIM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of A$22.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,545 Metals & Mining companies, Zimplats Holdings ranks better than 69.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Zimplats Holdings's current share price is A$13.22. Zimplats Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was A$21.59. Zimplats Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.61.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zimplats Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:ZIM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 0.87   Max: 2.5
Current: 0.62

During the past 13 years, Zimplats Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.50. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.87.

ASX:ZIM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
69.06% of 1545 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs ASX:ZIM: 0.62

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.

Zimplats Holdings's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was A$26.099. 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 A$21.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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Zimplats Holdings  (ASX:ZIM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Zimplats Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Zimplats Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zimplats Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted 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.

Zimplats Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Zimplats Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Zimplats Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:ZIM vs HL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Zimplats Holdings'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.


Zimplats Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zimplats Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Zimplats Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Zimplats Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.22/21.59
=0.61

* 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.

Zimplats Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, Zimplats Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun25)
=26.099/322.5610*322.5610
=26.099

Current CPI (Jun25) = 322.5610.

Zimplats Holdings Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.888 241.018 15.910
201706 7.788 244.955 10.255
201806 12.335 251.989 15.790
201906 15.309 256.143 19.279
202006 18.324 257.797 22.927
202106 21.219 271.696 25.191
202206 25.049 296.311 27.268
202306 26.027 305.109 27.516
202406 25.023 314.175 25.691
202506 26.099 322.561 26.099

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 mean?
Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Zimplats Holdings and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Zimplats Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #478 out of 1545 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Zimplats Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Zimplats Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 2.50. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. Zimplats Holdings' value of 0.61 is 57.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #478 out of 1545 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zimplats Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zimplats Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #478 out of 1545 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Zimplats Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. Zimplats Holdings' value of 0.61 is 57.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Zimplats Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 2.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Zimplats Holdings 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.44, based on 1,545 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Zimplats Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.61 is 57.6% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Zimplats Holdings and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zimplats Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zimplats Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$22.56, compared to a current price of A$13.22 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 57.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.44. Zimplats Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.61 as of Jul. 15, 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 Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$13.22 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$22.56. GuruFocus considers Zimplats Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ZIM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.61 (30% below median its 10-year median of 0.87)
  • GF Value™: A$22.56 vs. price of A$13.22 (41.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#478 of 1545)

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


Zimplats Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges ZMPLF:USAN3F:Germany
Address Elizabeth House Les Ruettes Brayes, 1st and 2nd Floors, Saint Peter Port, GGY, GY1 1EW
Zimplats Holdings Ltd is engaged in the production of the platinum group and associated metals such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and other associated metals (nickel, gold, copper, cobalt, and silver) from the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe. The Group operates as a vertically integrated mining concern and is managed as a single segment. The Group's operations are based in one geographical location, Zimbabwe. The Company operates mines in Ngezi and has processing plants in Selous and Ngezi.
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