ArcelorMittal South Africa (FRA:ISC1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.18 (As of Jun. 26, 2026) — 125% Above Median


FRA:ISC1 ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd FRA:ISC1
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What is ArcelorMittal South Africa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ArcelorMittal South Africa FRA:ISC1 +0.81% 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:ISC1 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.07. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 521 Steel companies, ArcelorMittal South Africa ranks better than 94.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-26), ArcelorMittal South Africa's current share price is €0.062. ArcelorMittal South Africa's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €0.34. ArcelorMittal South Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.18.

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

FRA:ISC1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.08   Max: 0.35
Current: 0.17

During the past 13 years, ArcelorMittal South Africa's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.35. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.08.

FRA:ISC1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
94.24% of 521 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.95 vs FRA:ISC1: 0.17

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.

ArcelorMittal South Africa's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €-0.014. 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 €0.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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ArcelorMittal South Africa  (FRA:ISC1) 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.


ArcelorMittal South Africa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ArcelorMittal South Africa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ArcelorMittal South Africa'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.

ArcelorMittal South Africa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ArcelorMittal South Africa 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 0.30 0.19 0.09 0.11 0.16

ArcelorMittal South Africa Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.09 0.00 0.11 0.00 0.16

FRA:ISC1 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, ArcelorMittal South Africa'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.


ArcelorMittal South Africa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ArcelorMittal South Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ArcelorMittal South Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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ArcelorMittal South Africa 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.

ArcelorMittal South Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.062/0.34
=0.18

* 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.

ArcelorMittal South Africa's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, ArcelorMittal South Africa's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=-0.014/162.8717*162.8717
=-0.014

Current CPI (Dec25) = 162.8717.

ArcelorMittal South Africa Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 0.848 109.002 1.267
201712 0.476 113.907 0.681
201812 0.505 118.921 0.692
201912 0.256 123.717 0.337
202012 0.116 127.467 0.148
202112 0.452 135.029 0.545
202212 0.572 145.156 0.642
202312 0.344 152.718 0.367
202412 0.092 157.212 0.095
202512 -0.014 162.872 -0.014

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 0.18 mean?
ArcelorMittal South Africa (FRA:ISC1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.18 as of Jun. 26, 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 ArcelorMittal South Africa and its competitors. This is 125% above median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, ArcelorMittal South Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, ArcelorMittal South Africa ranks #30 out of 521 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is ArcelorMittal South Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ArcelorMittal South Africa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.18 is 125% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.35. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95. ArcelorMittal South Africa's value of 0.18 is 81.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ArcelorMittal South Africa ranks #30 out of 521 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ArcelorMittal South Africa has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ArcelorMittal South Africa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ArcelorMittal South Africa ranks #30 out of 521 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ArcelorMittal South Africa in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95. ArcelorMittal South Africa's value of 0.18 is 81.1% below this benchmark. Historically, ArcelorMittal South Africa's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.95, ArcelorMittal South Africa 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 0.95, based on 521 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. ArcelorMittal South Africa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.18 is 81.1% 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 ArcelorMittal South Africa and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ArcelorMittal South Africa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ArcelorMittal South Africa stock overvalued right now?
ArcelorMittal South Africa (FRA:ISC1) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.18. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.07, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 81.1% below the Steel industry median of 0.95. ArcelorMittal South Africa'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 ArcelorMittal South Africa (FRA:ISC1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.18 as of Jun. 26, 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 ArcelorMittal South Africa (FRA:ISC1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcelorMittal South Africa stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.07.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ISC1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.18 (125% above median its 10-year median of 0.08)
  • GF Value™: €0.07 vs. price of €0.06 (11.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.1% below the Steel median (#30 of 521)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ISC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ArcelorMittal South Africa Business Description

Other Exchanges ACL:South Africa
Address Delfos Boulevard, Main Building, Vanderbijlpark Works, Vanderbijlpark, GT, ZAF, 1911
ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd is a South Africa-based steel-producing company. The company's operating segments include Steel operations; Non-steel operations; Corporate and others. It generates the majority of total revenue from the Steel Operations segment that consist of Vanderbijlpark plant, Newcastle plant, Vereeniging plant and ArcelorMittal Rail and Structures. The product range consists of hot-rolled coil, plate, coiled rounds, flats, reinforced bars, rounds, billets and channels, and commercial coke among others. The group operates mainly in South Africa. Export sales are mostly sold in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Europe, and America.
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