Caledonia Mining (FRA:9CD1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.78 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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FRA:9CD1 Caledonia Mining Corp PLC FRA:9CD1
88 GF Score
Price €17.20
GF Value €17.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Caledonia Mining Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Caledonia Mining FRA:9CD1 -6.67% 88 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:9CD1 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,535 Metals & Mining companies, Caledonia Mining ranks worse than 52.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Caledonia Mining's current share price is €17.20. Caledonia Mining's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.69. Caledonia Mining's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.78.

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

FRA:9CD1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87   Med: 1.59   Max: 4.67
Current: 1.61

During the past years, Caledonia Mining's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.67. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.59.

FRA:9CD1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.96% of 1535 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs FRA:9CD1: 1.61

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.

Caledonia Mining's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.176. 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 €9.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Caledonia Mining  (FRA:9CD1) 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.


Caledonia Mining Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Caledonia Mining Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caledonia Mining'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.

Caledonia Mining Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Caledonia Mining 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 1.52 1.41 1.28 0.91 2.32

Caledonia Mining 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 1.17 1.77 3.25 2.32 1.93

FRA:9CD1 vs IDR, VGZ, USAU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Caledonia Mining'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.


Caledonia Mining Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Caledonia Mining 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.

Caledonia Mining's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=17.20/9.69
=1.78

* 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.

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

For example, Caledonia Mining'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)
=12.176/330.2130*330.2130
=12.176

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Caledonia Mining Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.420 241.018 6.056
201609 4.454 241.428 6.092
201612 4.994 241.432 6.830
201703 5.074 243.801 6.872
201706 4.890 244.955 6.592
201709 4.817 246.819 6.445
201712 5.042 246.524 6.754
201803 5.041 249.554 6.670
201806 5.421 251.989 7.104
201809 5.542 252.439 7.249
201812 5.841 251.233 7.677
201903 6.395 254.202 8.307
201906 8.260 256.143 10.649
201909 8.974 256.759 11.541
201912 7.334 256.974 9.424
202003 9.297 258.115 11.894
202006 9.472 257.797 12.133
202009 9.723 260.280 12.335
202012 8.064 260.474 10.223
202103 10.018 264.877 12.489
202106 11.228 271.696 13.646
202109 10.604 274.310 12.765
202112 9.550 278.802 11.311
202203 11.818 287.504 13.574
202206 12.956 296.311 14.438
202209 14.321 296.808 15.933
202212 10.353 296.797 11.519
202303 11.756 301.836 12.861
202306 11.581 305.109 12.534
202309 0.000 307.789 0.000
202312 9.833 306.746 10.585
202403 11.340 312.332 11.989
202406 11.886 314.175 12.493
202409 11.513 315.301 12.058
202412 10.630 315.605 11.122
202503 10.597 319.799 10.942
202506 10.714 322.561 10.968
202509 11.101 324.800 11.286
202512 11.457 324.054 11.675
202603 12.176 330.213 12.176

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 1.78 mean?
Caledonia Mining (FRA:9CD1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 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 Caledonia Mining and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, Caledonia Mining's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 4.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Caledonia Mining ranks #813 out of 1535 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is Caledonia Mining's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Caledonia Mining's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 4.67. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Caledonia Mining's value of 1.78 is 27.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caledonia Mining ranks #813 out of 1535 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Caledonia Mining has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caledonia Mining's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IDR and VGZ?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Caledonia Mining ranks #813 out of 1535 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Caledonia Mining in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Caledonia Mining's value of 1.78 is 27.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Caledonia Mining's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 4.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Caledonia Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.40, based on 1,535 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. Caledonia Mining's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.78 is 27.1% 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 Caledonia Mining and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caledonia Mining's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caledonia Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caledonia Mining (FRA:9CD1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.78, compared to a current price of €17.20 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 27.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.40. Caledonia Mining's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 Caledonia Mining (FRA:9CD1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.78 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.

Is Caledonia Mining (FRA:9CD1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caledonia Mining stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €17.20 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.78. GuruFocus considers Caledonia Mining to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9CD1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.78 (12% above median its 10-year median of 1.59)
  • GF Value™: €17.78 vs. price of €17.20 (3.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#813 of 1535)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9CD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Caledonia Mining Business Description

Other Exchanges CMCL:USACMCL:UK9CD1:Germany
Address 2 Mulcaster Street, 2nd Floor, Saint Helier, JEY, JE2 3NJ
Caledonia Mining Corp PLC is a gold exploration, development, and mining company. The company's segment includes Blanket, South Africa, Bilboes Oxide mine, and E&E projects. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Blanket project. The Blanket Mine is located in the south-west of Zimbabwe and operates at a depth of approximately 750 meters below the surface. Its project includes Maligreen and Motapa.
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