SSAB AB (publ) (CHIX:SSABAS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.18 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 57% Above Median

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CHIX:SSABAS SSAB AB (publ) CHIX:SSABAS
76 GF Score
Price kr93.17
GF Value kr56.73
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is SSAB AB (publ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SSAB AB (publ) CHIX:SSABAS 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SSABAS with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of kr56.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Steel companies, SSAB AB (publ) ranks worse than 63.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), SSAB AB (publ)'s current share price is kr93.17. SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr78.85. SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.18.

The historical rank and industry rank for SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:SSABAs' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.75   Max: 1.38
Current: 1.31

During the past years, SSAB AB (publ)'s highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.38. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.75.

CHIX:SSABAs's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63.62% of 514 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.94 vs CHIX:SSABAs: 1.31

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.

SSAB AB (publ)'s adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr71.050. 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 kr78.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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SSAB AB (publ)  (CHIX:SSABAs) 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.


SSAB AB (publ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SSAB AB (publ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SSAB AB (publ)'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.

SSAB AB (publ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SSAB AB (publ) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.83 0.80 1.04 0.61 0.97

SSAB AB (publ) Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.78 0.77 0.97 1.01 1.23

CHIX:SSABAS vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, SSAB AB (publ)'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.


SSAB AB (publ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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SSAB AB (publ) 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.

SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=93.17/78.85
=1.18

* 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.

SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, SSAB AB (publ)'s adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=71.05/134.1100*134.1100
=71.050

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.1100.

SSAB AB (publ) Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 50.180 101.138 66.540
201612 51.359 102.022 67.513
201703 51.421 102.022 67.594
201706 51.117 102.752 66.717
201709 50.995 103.279 66.218
201712 51.689 103.793 66.787
201803 53.649 103.962 69.207
201806 56.495 104.875 72.244
201809 56.817 105.679 72.103
201812 57.715 105.912 73.081
201903 60.314 105.886 76.391
201906 60.124 106.742 75.540
201909 62.506 107.214 78.187
201912 58.567 107.766 72.884
202003 62.582 106.563 78.760
202006 58.404 107.498 72.863
202009 56.307 107.635 70.157
202012 52.423 108.296 64.919
202103 56.618 108.360 70.073
202106 58.644 108.928 72.202
202109 64.506 110.338 78.403
202112 71.348 112.486 85.064
202203 79.111 114.825 92.398
202206 89.258 118.384 101.115
202209 99.982 122.296 109.640
202212 65.179 126.365 69.174
202303 68.377 127.042 72.181
202306 65.730 129.407 68.119
202309 68.482 130.224 70.526
202312 67.096 131.912 68.214
202403 71.598 132.205 72.629
202406 68.536 132.716 69.256
202409 68.066 132.304 68.995
202412 71.207 132.987 71.808
202503 68.526 132.825 69.189
202506 67.229 133.699 67.436
202509 68.303 133.480 68.625
202512 68.015 133.390 68.382
202603 70.314 133.560 70.604
202606 71.050 134.110 71.050

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 1.18 mean?
SSAB AB (publ) (CHIX:SSABAS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.18 as of Jul. 24, 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 SSAB AB (publ) and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, SSAB AB (publ) ranks #327 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SSAB AB (publ)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.18 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 1.38. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. SSAB AB (publ)'s value of 1.18 is 25.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SSAB AB (publ) ranks #327 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SSAB AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SSAB AB (publ) ranks #327 out of 514 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SSAB AB (publ) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. SSAB AB (publ)'s value of 1.18 is 25.5% above this benchmark. Historically, SSAB AB (publ)'s own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 0.94, SSAB AB (publ) has consistently been above 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 Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.94, based on 514 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. SSAB AB (publ)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.18 is 25.5% above 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 SSAB AB (publ) and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSAB AB (publ)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SSAB AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSAB AB (publ) (CHIX:SSABAS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr56.73, compared to a current price of kr93.17 — trading 64.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 25.5% above the Steel industry median of 0.94. SSAB AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 SSAB AB (publ) (CHIX:SSABAS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 as of Jul. 24, 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 SSAB AB (publ) (CHIX:SSABAS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSAB AB (publ) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr93.17 is trading 64.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr56.73. GuruFocus considers SSAB AB (publ) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:SSABAS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.18 (57% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
  • GF Value™: kr56.73 vs. price of kr93.17 (64.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.5% above the Steel median (#327 of 514)

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


SSAB AB (publ) Business Description

Address Klarabergsviadukten 70, Building A, 8th floor, Stockholm, SWE, 11164
SSAB AB (publ) is a Swedish steel producer specializing in high-strength and specialty steels for applications across industries like automotive, construction, heavy transport, mining, and energy. The company manufactures quenched and tempered steels, high-strength steels, heavy plates, strip products, and tubular goods through divisions including SSAB Special Steels, SSAB Europe, and SSAB Americas, Tibnor and Ruukki Construction with production sites mainly in Sweden, Finland, and the United States, Europe and rest of the world.
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