African Rainbow Minerals (FRA:EB9) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.84 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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FRA:EB9 African Rainbow Minerals Ltd FRA:EB9
81 GF Score
Price €9.10
GF Value €13.02
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is African Rainbow Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

African Rainbow Minerals FRA:EB9 -1.09% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:EB9 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.02 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,545 Metals & Mining companies, African Rainbow Minerals ranks better than 66.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), African Rainbow Minerals's current share price is €9.10. African Rainbow Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was €10.85. African Rainbow Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.84.

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

FRA:EB9' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 0.98   Max: 1.94
Current: 0.71

During the past 13 years, African Rainbow Minerals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.94. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.98.

FRA:EB9's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
66.21% of 1545 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.39 vs FRA:EB9: 0.71

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.

African Rainbow Minerals's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was €13.863. 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 €10.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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African Rainbow Minerals  (FRA:EB9) 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.


African Rainbow Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


African Rainbow Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for African Rainbow Minerals'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.

African Rainbow Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

African Rainbow Minerals Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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African Rainbow Minerals Semi-Annual Data
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African Rainbow Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, African Rainbow Minerals'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.


African Rainbow Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where African Rainbow Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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African Rainbow Minerals 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.

African Rainbow Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.10/10.85
=0.84

* 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.

African Rainbow Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, African Rainbow Minerals's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun25)
=13.863/160.9852*160.9852
=13.863

Current CPI (Jun25) = 160.9852.

African Rainbow Minerals Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.437 106.713 11.219
201706 8.533 112.054 12.259
201806 8.716 116.959 11.997
201906 8.839 122.191 11.645
202006 8.539 124.807 11.014
202106 12.244 131.113 15.034
202206 14.084 140.835 16.099
202306 12.360 148.802 13.372
202406 13.886 156.269 14.305
202506 13.863 160.985 13.863

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 0.84 mean?
African Rainbow Minerals (FRA:EB9) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 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 African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, African Rainbow Minerals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #522 out of 1545 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is African Rainbow Minerals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
African Rainbow Minerals' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.94. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 0.84 is 39.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #522 out of 1545 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, African Rainbow Minerals has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Rainbow Minerals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #522 out of 1545 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts African Rainbow Minerals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 0.84 is 39.6% below this benchmark. Historically, African Rainbow Minerals' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 1.39, African Rainbow Minerals 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 1.39, based on 1,545 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. African Rainbow Minerals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.84 is 39.6% 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 African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Rainbow Minerals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Rainbow Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals (FRA:EB9) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.02, compared to a current price of €9.10 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 39.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.39. African Rainbow Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 African Rainbow Minerals (FRA:EB9), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 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 African Rainbow Minerals (FRA:EB9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.10 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.02. GuruFocus considers African Rainbow Minerals to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:EB9:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.84 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.98)
  • GF Value™: €13.02 vs. price of €9.10 (30.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#522 of 1545)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EB9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


African Rainbow Minerals Business Description

Address 29 Impala Road, ARM House, Chislehurston, Sandton, GT, ZAF, 2196
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd is a South African diversified mining and minerals company with operations in South Africa and Malaysia. The group operates through four main segments: ARM Platinum, which includes platinum group metals and nickel; ARM Ferrous, focused on iron ore, manganese ore, and chrome ore; ARM Coal, operating mainly in the Goedgevonden Mine; and ARM Corporate, which includes Machadodorp Works, gold investments, and other activities. The company produces manganese alloys and holds a strategic investment in gold. The company generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa and maintains a presence in Europe, the Americas, and the Far and Middle East.
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