Core Natural Resources (FRA:C9X0) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.56 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:C9X0 Core Natural Resources Inc FRA:C9X0
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Price €80.60
GF Value €84.40
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What is Core Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Core Natural Resources FRA:C9X0 -1.47% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:C9X0 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €84.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 132 Other Energy Sources companies, Core Natural Resources ranks worse than 73.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Core Natural Resources's current share price is €80.60. Core Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €31.49. Core Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.56.

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

FRA:C9X0' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.18   Med: 2.61   Max: 3.4
Current: 2.64

During the past years, Core Natural Resources's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.40. The lowest was 2.18. And the median was 2.61.

FRA:C9X0's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.48% of 132 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 1.145 vs FRA:C9X0: 2.64

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.

Core Natural Resources's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €64.754. 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 €31.49 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Core Natural Resources  (FRA:C9X0) 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.


Core Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Core Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Core Natural Resources'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.

Core Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Core Natural Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Core Natural Resources Quarterly Data
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FRA:C9X0 vs ARLP, BTU, NRP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Core Natural Resources'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.


Core Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Core Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Core Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Core Natural Resources 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.

Core Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=80.60/31.49
=2.56

* 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.

Core Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Core Natural Resources'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)
=64.754/333.9520*333.9520
=64.754

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Core Natural Resources Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 22.229 241.432 30.747
201703 22.051 243.801 30.205
201706 21.709 244.955 29.596
201709 19.671 246.819 26.615
201712 6.170 246.524 8.358
201803 7.738 249.554 10.355
201806 9.689 251.989 12.840
201809 9.888 252.439 13.081
201812 13.133 251.233 17.457
201903 13.783 254.202 18.107
201906 15.206 256.143 19.825
201909 15.933 256.759 20.723
201912 15.103 256.974 19.627
202003 15.278 258.115 19.767
202006 14.571 257.797 18.875
202009 13.895 260.280 17.828
202012 13.370 260.474 17.142
202103 14.250 264.877 17.966
202106 14.268 271.696 17.537
202109 11.946 274.310 14.543
202112 17.269 278.802 20.685
202203 17.433 287.504 20.249
202206 21.639 296.311 24.388
202209 26.544 296.808 29.866
202212 31.673 296.797 35.638
202303 35.320 301.836 39.078
202306 37.689 305.109 41.252
202309 39.365 307.789 42.711
202312 41.188 306.746 44.841
202403 43.467 312.332 46.476
202406 45.462 314.175 48.324
202409 46.883 315.301 49.656
202412 50.928 315.605 53.889
202503 68.459 319.799 71.489
202506 63.447 322.561 65.688
202509 62.861 324.800 64.632
202512 61.623 324.054 63.505
202603 62.551 330.213 63.259
202606 64.754 333.952 64.754

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 2.56 mean?
Core Natural Resources (FRA:C9X0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 as of Aug. 16, 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 Core Natural Resources and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.61. Over the past decade, Core Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.18 to 3.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #97 out of 132 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 73.5%.
Is Core Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Core Natural Resources' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 is near median its 10-year median of 2.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.18 to a high of 3.40. The Other Energy Sources industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. Core Natural Resources' value of 2.56 is 123.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #97 out of 132 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Core Natural Resources has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ARLP and BTU?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #97 out of 132 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Core Natural Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15. Core Natural Resources' value of 2.56 is 123.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Core Natural Resources' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.18 to 3.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.61 vs. the industry median of 1.15, Core Natural Resources 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.15, based on 132 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. Core Natural Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.56 is 123.6% 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 Core Natural Resources and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Natural Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Core Natural Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core Natural Resources (FRA:C9X0) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €84.40, compared to a current price of €80.60 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.61 and 123.6% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 1.15. Core Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Core Natural Resources (FRA:C9X0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.56 as of Aug. 16, 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 Core Natural Resources (FRA:C9X0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core Natural Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €80.60 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €84.40. GuruFocus considers Core Natural Resources to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:C9X0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.56 (near median its 10-year median of 2.61)
  • GF Value™: €84.40 vs. price of €80.60 (4.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 123.6% above the Other Energy Sources median (#97 of 132)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C9X0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Core Natural Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges CNR:USAC9X0:Germany
Address 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA, USA, 15317-9565
Core Natural Resources Inc is a producer and exporter of metallurgical and thermal coal. The company owns and operates longwall mining operations in the nation and export terminals on the Eastern seaboard. The activities of the company involves mining of thermal coal, power generation, and other related activities.
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