Papel Prensa (BUE:PREN1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.02 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 92% Below Median

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What is Papel Prensa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Papel Prensa BUE:PREN1 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 0.24. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

As of today (2026-08-04), Papel Prensa's current share price is ARS2.50. Papel Prensa's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS109.63. Papel Prensa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.02.

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

BUE:PREN1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.24   Max: 7.58
Current: 0.02

During the past years, Papel Prensa's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.58. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.24.

BUE:PREN1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 0.74 vs BUE:PREN1: 0.02

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.

Papel Prensa's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS362.487. 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 ARS109.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Papel Prensa  (BUE:PREN1) 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.


Papel Prensa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Papel Prensa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Papel Prensa'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.

Papel Prensa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Papel Prensa Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Papel Prensa Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 0.04 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.02

Papel Prensa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Papel Prensa'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.


Papel Prensa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Papel Prensa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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



Papel Prensa 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.

Papel Prensa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.50/109.63
=0.02

* 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.

Papel Prensa's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Papel Prensa'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)
=362.487/330.2130*330.2130
=362.487

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Papel Prensa Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.015 241.018 0.021
201609 0.014 241.428 0.019
201612 0.014 241.432 0.019
201703 0.014 243.801 0.019
201706 0.014 244.955 0.019
201709 0.012 246.819 0.016
201712 0.038 246.524 0.051
201803 0.010 249.554 0.013
201806 0.010 251.989 0.013
201809 0.937 252.439 1.226
201812 6.203 251.233 8.153
201903 4.720 254.202 6.131
201906 4.955 256.143 6.388
201909 5.286 256.759 6.798
201912 8.465 256.974 10.878
202003 0.000 258.115 0.000
202006 0.000 257.797 0.000
202009 0.000 260.280 0.000
202012 0.000 260.474 0.000
202103 10.223 264.877 12.745
202106 10.855 271.696 13.193
202109 12.488 274.310 15.033
202112 29.002 278.802 34.350
202203 19.306 287.504 22.174
202206 24.485 296.311 27.286
202209 31.783 296.808 35.360
202212 129.867 296.797 144.489
202303 55.269 301.836 60.465
202306 68.884 305.109 74.552
202309 99.149 307.789 106.373
202312 308.688 306.746 332.304
202403 235.723 312.332 249.218
202406 274.383 314.175 288.390
202409 306.086 315.301 320.562
202412 408.614 315.605 427.527
202503 328.580 319.799 339.280
202506 331.962 322.561 339.837
202509 339.568 324.800 345.227
202512 349.563 324.054 356.207
202603 362.487 330.213 362.487

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 0.02 mean?
Papel Prensa (BUE:PREN1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02 as of Aug. 04, 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 Papel Prensa and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, Papel Prensa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 7.58.
Is Papel Prensa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Papel Prensa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02 is 92% below median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 7.58. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74. Papel Prensa's value of 0.02 is 97.3% below this industry median.
How does Papel Prensa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
Papel Prensa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02 can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74. Papel Prensa's value of 0.02 is 97.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Papel Prensa's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 7.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.74, Papel Prensa 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 Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.74, based on 240 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. Papel Prensa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02 is 97.3% 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 Papel Prensa and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papel Prensa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papel Prensa stock overvalued right now?
Papel Prensa (BUE:PREN1) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.02. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS5.14, compared to a current price of ARS2.50 — trading 51.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 97.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.74. 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 Papel Prensa (BUE:PREN1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.02 as of Aug. 04, 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.

Papel Prensa Business Description

Address Bartolome Mitre 739, 4th Floor, Buenos Aires, ARG, 1036
Papel Prensa SA operates in the paper industry. It is engaged in the production of newsprint paper. The company is also engaged in the forestry sector. It offers various products, produced for different usage, papers for publications, books, catalogues, notebooks and pads; papers for advertising material and packaging papers.