Vallourec (FRA:VACD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 273% Above Median

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FRA:VACD Vallourec SA FRA:VACD
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Price €21.23
GF Value €13.51
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What is Vallourec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Vallourec FRA:VACD +0.47% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 273% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates FRA:VACD with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Steel companies, Vallourec ranks better than 69.26% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Vallourec's current share price is €21.23. Vallourec's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €37.86. Vallourec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.56.

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

FRA:VACD' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.15   Max: 0.69
Current: 0.55

During the past years, Vallourec's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.69. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.15.

FRA:VACD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
69.26% of 514 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.94 vs FRA:VACD: 0.55

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.

Vallourec's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.170. 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 €37.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Vallourec  (FRA:VACD) 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.


Vallourec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Vallourec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vallourec'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.

Vallourec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Vallourec 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 0.06 0.10 0.15 0.26 0.39

Vallourec 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 0.31 0.31 0.36 0.39 0.57

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

For the Steel subindustry, Vallourec'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.


Vallourec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Vallourec 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.

Vallourec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=21.23/37.86
=0.56

* 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.

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

For example, Vallourec'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)
=12.17/122.4200*122.4200
=12.170

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 122.4200.

Vallourec Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 104.753 100.630 127.436
201609 97.677 100.340 119.171
201612 101.144 100.650 123.021
201703 98.047 101.170 118.641
201706 86.695 101.320 104.749
201709 80.609 101.330 97.386
201712 73.192 101.850 87.974
201803 66.162 102.750 78.828
201806 59.814 103.370 70.837
201809 56.015 103.560 66.216
201812 54.363 103.470 64.319
201903 53.070 103.890 62.536
201906 50.248 104.580 58.820
201909 47.956 104.500 56.180
201912 44.302 104.980 51.662
202003 35.053 104.590 41.029
202006 16.935 104.790 19.784
202009 11.401 104.550 13.350
202012 -5.643 104.960 -6.582
202103 -6.032 105.750 -6.983
202106 6.997 106.340 8.055
202109 7.192 106.810 8.243
202112 7.708 107.850 8.749
202203 8.700 110.490 9.639
202206 7.110 112.550 7.734
202209 7.724 112.740 8.387
202212 7.094 114.160 7.607
202303 7.823 116.790 8.200
202306 8.601 117.650 8.950
202309 9.252 118.260 9.577
202312 9.386 118.390 9.705
202403 10.041 119.470 10.289
202406 10.058 120.200 10.244
202409 10.000 119.560 10.239
202412 10.740 119.950 10.961
202503 11.011 120.380 11.198
202506 8.928 121.360 9.006
202509 9.615 120.950 9.732
202512 9.846 120.900 9.970
202603 12.170 122.420 12.170

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 0.56 mean?
Vallourec (FRA:VACD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 as of Jul. 23, 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 Vallourec and its competitors. This is 273% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Vallourec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #158 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Vallourec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Vallourec's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 273% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.69. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Vallourec's value of 0.56 is 40.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #158 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vallourec has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vallourec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #158 out of 514 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Vallourec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Vallourec's value of 0.56 is 40.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Vallourec's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.94, Vallourec 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 0.94, based on 514 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. Vallourec's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 40.4% 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 Vallourec and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vallourec's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 273% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vallourec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vallourec (FRA:VACD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.51, compared to a current price of €21.23 — trading 57.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 273% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 40.4% below the Steel industry median of 0.94. Vallourec's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 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 Vallourec (FRA:VACD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Jul. 23, 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 Vallourec (FRA:VACD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vallourec stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €21.23 is trading 57.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.51. GuruFocus considers Vallourec to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VACD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (273% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
  • GF Value™: €13.51 vs. price of €21.23 (57.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.4% below the Steel median (#158 of 514)

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


Vallourec Business Description

Address 12 Rue de la Verrerie, Meudon, FRA, 92190
Vallourec SA is a world leader in premium tubular solutions for the energy markets and for demanding industrial applications such as oil & gas wells in harsh environments, new generation power plants, challenging architectural projects, and high-performance mechanical equipment. Its pioneering spirit and cutting-edge R&D open new technological frontiers. With close to around 13,000 dedicated and passionate employees in more than 20 countries, it works hand- in-hand with its customers to offer more than just tubes: Vallourec delivers safe, competitive, and smart tubular solutions to make every project possible.
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