Commercial Metals Co (FRA:CMS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.39 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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FRA:CMS Commercial Metals Co FRA:CMS
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What is Commercial Metals Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Commercial Metals Co FRA:CMS +2.78% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 2.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:CMS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.47. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,292 Industrial Products companies, Commercial Metals Co ranks worse than 53.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Commercial Metals Co's current share price is €55.50. Commercial Metals Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €23.18. Commercial Metals Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.39.

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

FRA:CMS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03   Med: 2.14   Max: 3.38
Current: 2.46

During the past years, Commercial Metals Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.38. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 2.14.

FRA:CMS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
53.05% of 2292 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.21 vs FRA:CMS: 2.46

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.

Commercial Metals Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €35.045. 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 €23.18 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Commercial Metals Co  (FRA:CMS) 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.


Commercial Metals Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Commercial Metals Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Commercial Metals Co'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.

Commercial Metals Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Commercial Metals Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Commercial Metals Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 1.98 2.38 2.57 2.86 2.83

FRA:CMS vs ESAB, GPGI, WOR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Commercial Metals Co'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.


Commercial Metals Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Commercial Metals Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Commercial Metals Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Commercial Metals Co 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.

Commercial Metals Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=55.50/23.18
=2.39

* 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.

Commercial Metals Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Commercial Metals Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=35.045/335.1230*335.1230
=35.045

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Commercial Metals Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 10.639 240.849 14.803
201611 10.669 241.353 14.814
201702 11.045 243.603 15.195
201705 11.082 244.733 15.175
201708 10.246 245.519 13.985
201711 10.481 246.669 14.239
201802 10.062 248.991 13.543
201805 10.503 251.588 13.990
201808 11.052 252.146 14.689
201811 11.138 252.038 14.810
201902 11.194 252.776 14.841
201905 11.857 256.092 15.516
201908 12.379 256.558 16.170
201911 12.978 257.208 16.909
202002 13.539 258.678 17.540
202005 13.866 256.394 18.124
202008 13.390 259.918 17.264
202011 13.632 260.229 17.555
202102 13.789 263.014 17.569
202105 14.717 269.195 18.321
202108 16.176 273.567 19.816
202111 17.926 277.948 21.613
202202 20.809 283.716 24.579
202205 24.668 292.296 28.282
202208 27.605 296.171 31.236
202211 29.976 297.711 33.743
202302 30.146 300.840 33.581
202305 31.674 304.127 34.902
202308 32.432 307.026 35.400
202311 33.488 307.051 36.550
202402 33.736 310.326 36.432
202405 34.225 314.069 36.519
202408 34.178 314.796 36.385
202411 33.201 315.493 35.267
202502 34.005 319.082 35.715
202505 32.405 321.465 33.782
202508 32.394 323.976 33.509
202511 33.602 324.122 34.742
202602 33.592 326.785 34.449
202605 35.045 335.123 35.045

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 2.39 mean?
Commercial Metals Co (FRA:CMS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.39 as of Jul. 15, 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 Commercial Metals Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 2.14. Over the past decade, Commercial Metals Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 3.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Commercial Metals Co ranks #1216 out of 2292 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 53.1%.
Is Commercial Metals Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Commercial Metals Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.39 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 3.38. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21. Commercial Metals Co's value of 2.39 is 8.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Commercial Metals Co ranks #1216 out of 2292 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Commercial Metals Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Commercial Metals Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ESAB and GPGI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Commercial Metals Co ranks #1216 out of 2292 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Commercial Metals Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21. Commercial Metals Co's value of 2.39 is 8.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Commercial Metals Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 3.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.14 vs. the industry median of 2.21, Commercial Metals Co 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.21, based on 2,292 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. Commercial Metals Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.39 is 8.1% 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 Commercial Metals Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Commercial Metals Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 2.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Commercial Metals Co stock overvalued right now?
Commercial Metals Co (FRA:CMS) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.39. The stock's GF Value™ is €52.47, compared to a current price of €55.50 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.14 and 8.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.21. Commercial Metals Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Commercial Metals Co (FRA:CMS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.39 as of Jul. 15, 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 Commercial Metals Co (FRA:CMS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commercial Metals Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €55.50 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €52.47.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CMS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.39 (12% above median its 10-year median of 2.14)
  • GF Value™: €52.47 vs. price of €55.50 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1216 of 2292)

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


Commercial Metals Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CMC:USACMS:Germany
Address 6565 North MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 800, Irving, TX, USA, 75039
Commercial Metals Co is a manufacturer and supplier of early-stage construction materials, including steel reinforcing bars, concrete pipes, precast products, and soil stabilization solutions. It also produces merchant bar, steel fence posts, and wire rod, serving domestic and some international markets in Europe and Asia. Its products are used in infrastructure and building projects such as highways, bridges, airports, and commercial and residential buildings.
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