Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (FRA:CQWA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.43 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 71% Below Median

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What is Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional FRA:CQWA -5.36% 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:CQWA with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Steel companies, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional ranks better than 77.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's current share price is €0.795. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.86. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.43.

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

FRA:CQWA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 1.49   Max: 7.4
Current: 0.39

During the past years, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.40. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 1.49.

FRA:CQWA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
77.34% of 503 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs FRA:CQWA: 0.39

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.

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.603. 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 €1.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Companhia Siderurgica Nacional  (FRA:CQWA) 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.


Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Companhia Siderurgica Nacional'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.

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Companhia Siderurgica Nacional 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 0.89 0.69 0.71 0.80 0.55

FRA:CQWA vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional'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.


Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Companhia Siderurgica Nacional 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.

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.795/1.86
=0.43

* 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.

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

For example, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional'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)
=1.603/175.0655*175.0655
=1.603

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.452 108.851 2.335
201609 1.591 109.986 2.532
201612 1.290 110.802 2.038
201703 1.420 111.869 2.222
201706 1.155 112.115 1.804
201709 1.321 112.777 2.051
201712 1.328 114.068 2.038
201803 1.270 114.868 1.936
201806 1.145 117.038 1.713
201809 1.127 117.881 1.674
201812 1.427 118.340 2.111
201903 1.477 120.124 2.153
201906 1.835 120.977 2.655
201909 1.412 121.292 2.038
201912 1.617 123.436 2.293
202003 0.560 124.092 0.790
202006 0.515 123.557 0.730
202009 0.569 125.095 0.796
202012 1.148 129.012 1.558
202103 1.554 131.660 2.066
202106 2.597 133.871 3.396
202109 2.356 137.913 2.991
202112 2.370 141.992 2.922
202203 3.009 146.537 3.595
202206 2.872 149.784 3.357
202209 3.067 147.800 3.633
202212 2.645 150.207 3.083
202303 2.600 153.352 2.968
202306 2.650 154.519 3.002
202309 2.541 155.464 2.861
202312 2.470 157.148 2.752
202403 2.410 159.372 2.647
202406 1.827 161.052 1.986
202409 1.646 162.342 1.775
202412 1.449 164.740 1.540
202503 1.585 168.102 1.651
202506 1.639 169.670 1.691
202509 1.694 170.739 1.737
202512 1.520 171.765 1.549
202603 1.603 175.066 1.603

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 0.43 mean?
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (FRA:CQWA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 as of Aug. 05, 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 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 7.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional ranks #114 out of 503 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 7.40. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's value of 0.43 is 52.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional ranks #114 out of 503 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional ranks #114 out of 503 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Companhia Siderurgica Nacional in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's value of 0.43 is 52.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 7.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional 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 Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.90, based on 503 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. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 is 52.2% 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 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Companhia Siderurgica Nacional stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (FRA:CQWA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.12, compared to a current price of €0.80 — trading 62.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 52.2% below the Steel industry median of 0.90. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (FRA:CQWA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Aug. 05, 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 Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (FRA:CQWA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.80 is trading 62.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.12. GuruFocus considers Companhia Siderurgica Nacional to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CQWA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.43 (71% below median its 10-year median of 1.49)
  • GF Value™: €2.12 vs. price of €0.80 (62.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.2% below the Steel median (#114 of 503)

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


Companhia Siderurgica Nacional Business Description

Address Avenue Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 3400, 20th Floor, Itaim Bibi, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04538-132
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional is an integrated steel producer. together with its subsidiaries operates in five main business segments: Steel industry: production and marketing of flat and long steels; Mining: extraction, processing and marketing of iron ore, tin, limestone and dolomite; Cement: production and commercialization of bagged and bulk cement, in addition to aggregates, concrete, and other related products; Energy: generation and sale of energy from almost all renewable sources; and Logistics: participations port concessions and fleets of road transport vehicles. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the Steel industry segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Asia.
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