ELRFF (Eastern Platinum) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.22 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 175% Above Median

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ELRFF Eastern Platinum Ltd ELRFF
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What is Eastern Platinum Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Eastern Platinum ELRFF -1.00% 30 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.22 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 175% above its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates ELRFF with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,547 Metals & Mining companies, Eastern Platinum ranks better than 85.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Eastern Platinum's current share price is $0.2277. Eastern Platinum's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.04. Eastern Platinum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.22.

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

ELRFF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.08   Max: 0.59
Current: 0.21

During the past years, Eastern Platinum's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.59. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.08.

ELRFF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
85.84% of 1547 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.42 vs ELRFF: 0.21

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.

Eastern Platinum's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.285. 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 $1.04 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Eastern Platinum  (OTCPK:ELRFF) 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.


Eastern Platinum Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Eastern Platinum Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eastern Platinum'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.

Eastern Platinum Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Eastern Platinum Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Eastern Platinum 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 0.08 0.17 0.20 0.34 0.29

ELRFF vs HL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Eastern Platinum'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.


Eastern Platinum Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Eastern Platinum 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.

Eastern Platinum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.2277/1.04
=0.22

* 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.

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

For example, Eastern Platinum'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)
=0.285/132.2623*132.2623
=0.285

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Eastern Platinum Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.645 102.002 2.133
201609 1.694 101.765 2.202
201612 1.507 101.449 1.965
201703 1.519 102.634 1.958
201706 1.540 103.029 1.977
201709 1.493 103.345 1.911
201712 1.594 103.345 2.040
201803 1.644 105.004 2.071
201806 1.404 105.557 1.759
201809 1.346 105.636 1.685
201812 1.189 105.399 1.492
201903 1.177 106.979 1.455
201906 1.210 107.690 1.486
201909 1.100 107.611 1.352
201912 1.224 107.769 1.502
202003 0.890 107.927 1.091
202006 0.834 108.401 1.018
202009 0.868 108.164 1.061
202012 1.248 108.559 1.520
202103 0.968 110.298 1.161
202106 1.030 111.720 1.219
202109 0.952 112.905 1.115
202112 0.889 113.774 1.033
202203 1.004 117.646 1.129
202206 0.610 120.806 0.668
202209 0.581 120.648 0.637
202212 0.534 120.964 0.584
202303 0.505 122.702 0.544
202306 0.387 124.203 0.412
202309 0.401 125.230 0.424
202312 0.436 125.072 0.461
202403 0.418 126.258 0.438
202406 0.452 127.522 0.469
202409 0.465 127.285 0.483
202412 0.367 127.364 0.381
202503 0.343 129.181 0.351
202506 0.328 129.892 0.334
202509 0.340 130.287 0.345
202512 0.315 130.366 0.320
202603 0.285 132.262 0.285

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 0.22 mean?
Eastern Platinum (ELRFF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.22 as of Jul. 19, 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 Eastern Platinum and its competitors. This is 175% above median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, Eastern Platinum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern Platinum ranks #219 out of 1547 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is Eastern Platinum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Eastern Platinum's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.22 is 175% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.59. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Eastern Platinum's value of 0.22 is 84.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern Platinum ranks #219 out of 1547 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eastern Platinum has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern Platinum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Eastern Platinum ranks #219 out of 1547 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Eastern Platinum in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Eastern Platinum's value of 0.22 is 84.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Eastern Platinum's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Eastern Platinum 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 1.42, based on 1,547 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. Eastern Platinum's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.22 is 84.5% 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 Eastern Platinum and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastern Platinum's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.22, which is 175% above median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Platinum (ELRFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.09, compared to a current price of $0.23 — trading 153% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.22, which is 175% above median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 84.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.42. Eastern Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 8 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 Eastern Platinum (ELRFF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.22 as of Jul. 19, 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 Eastern Platinum (ELRFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Platinum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.23 is trading 153% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.09. GuruFocus considers Eastern Platinum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ELRFF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.22 (175% above median its 10-year median of 0.08)
  • GF Value™: $0.09 vs. price of $0.23 (153% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#219 of 1547)

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


Eastern Platinum Business Description

Address 1188 West Georgia Street, Suite 1080, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 4A2
Eastern Platinum Ltd owns, directly and indirectly, a number of PGM and chrome assets in the Republic of South Africa. All of the company's properties are situated on the western and eastern limbs of the Bushveld Complex, the geological environment that hosts approximately 80% of the world's PGM-bearing ore. It has three segments CRM, Eastern Limb and Corporate. Operations at the Crocodile River Mine include re-mining and processing its tailings resource, with an offtake of the chrome concentrate to Union Goal from the Zandfontein UG2 tailings facility and the processing and extraction of platinum group metals.
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