Metallus (FRA:ZS2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.17 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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What is Metallus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Metallus FRA:ZS2 -5.46% 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZS2 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.94. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Steel companies, Metallus ranks worse than 59.17% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Metallus's current share price is €17.30. Metallus's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.76. Metallus's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.17.

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

FRA:ZS2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68   Med: 1.06   Max: 1.39
Current: 1.16

During the past years, Metallus's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.39. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.06.

FRA:ZS2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.17% of 507 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs FRA:ZS2: 1.16

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.

Metallus's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.189. 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 €14.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Metallus  (FRA:ZS2) 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.


Metallus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Metallus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metallus'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.

Metallus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Metallus 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 0.00 1.08 1.37 0.83 1.02

Metallus 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 0.78 0.90 0.97 1.02 0.96

FRA:ZS2 vs NWPX, MSB, FRD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Metallus'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.


Metallus Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Metallus 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=17.30/14.76
=1.17

* 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.

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

For example, Metallus'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)
=14.189/330.2130*330.2130
=14.189

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Metallus Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 13.764 241.018 18.858
201609 13.300 241.428 18.191
201612 12.813 241.432 17.525
201703 12.520 243.801 16.958
201706 11.965 244.955 16.129
201709 11.200 246.819 14.984
201712 10.671 246.524 14.294
201803 10.242 249.554 13.552
201806 10.959 251.989 14.361
201809 11.035 252.439 14.435
201812 12.079 251.233 15.876
201903 10.717 254.202 13.922
201906 11.997 256.143 15.466
201909 12.155 256.759 15.632
201912 11.312 256.974 14.536
202003 10.927 258.115 13.979
202006 10.399 257.797 13.320
202009 9.705 260.280 12.313
202012 9.250 260.474 11.727
202103 9.456 264.877 11.788
202106 10.262 271.696 12.472
202109 11.418 274.310 13.745
202112 12.703 278.802 15.045
202203 13.673 287.504 15.704
202206 15.676 296.311 17.470
202209 16.426 296.808 18.275
202212 14.695 296.797 16.349
202303 14.677 301.836 16.057
202306 15.103 305.109 16.346
202309 15.803 307.789 16.954
202312 15.566 306.746 16.757
202403 15.458 312.332 16.343
202406 15.676 314.175 16.476
202409 15.111 315.301 15.826
202412 15.589 315.605 16.311
202503 15.068 319.799 15.559
202506 14.280 322.561 14.619
202509 14.212 324.800 14.449
202512 14.065 324.054 14.332
202603 14.189 330.213 14.189

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 1.17 mean?
Metallus (FRA:ZS2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.17 as of Jul. 31, 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 Metallus and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Metallus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Metallus ranks #300 out of 507 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Metallus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Metallus' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.17 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 1.39. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91. Metallus' value of 1.17 is 28.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metallus ranks #300 out of 507 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metallus has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metallus' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NWPX and MSB?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Metallus ranks #300 out of 507 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Metallus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91. Metallus' value of 1.17 is 28.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Metallus' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Metallus 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 a Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.91, based on 507 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. Metallus's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.17 is 28.6% 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 Metallus and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metallus's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metallus stock overvalued right now?
Metallus (FRA:ZS2) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.17. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.94, compared to a current price of €17.30 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 28.6% above the Steel industry median of 0.91. Metallus' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Metallus (FRA:ZS2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 as of Jul. 31, 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 Metallus (FRA:ZS2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metallus stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €17.30 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.94.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ZS2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.17 (10% above median its 10-year median of 1.06)
  • GF Value™: €16.94 vs. price of €17.30 (2.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.6% above the Steel median (#300 of 507)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ZS2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Metallus Business Description

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Address 1835 Dueber Avenue South West, Canton, OH, USA, 44706
Metallus Inc is an American-based manufacturer of alloy steel, as well as carbon and micro-alloy steel. The portfolio of the company includes special bar quality steel, seamless mechanical tubes, and value-added solutions, such as precision steel components. The company also supplies machining and thermal treatment services and manages raw material recycling programs that work as a feeder system for its melt operations. The company's products and services are used in the following sectors: oil and gas; automotive, industrial equipment; mining; construction; rail; aerospace and defense; heavy truck; agriculture and power generation. Geographically, the company mainly serves customers in the United States.
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