GNK (Genco Shipping & Trading) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 583% Above Median

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GNK Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd GNK
61 GF Score
Price $28.12
GF Value $19.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Genco Shipping & Trading Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Genco Shipping & Trading GNK +4.15% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 583% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates GNK with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 Transportation companies, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks better than 73.35% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Genco Shipping & Trading's current share price is $28.12. Genco Shipping & Trading's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $34.41. Genco Shipping & Trading's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.82.

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

GNK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.12   Max: 0.8
Current: 0.78

During the past years, Genco Shipping & Trading's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.80. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.12.

GNK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.35% of 698 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs GNK: 0.78

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.

Genco Shipping & Trading's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.425. 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 $34.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Genco Shipping & Trading  (NYSE:GNK) 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.


Genco Shipping & Trading Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Genco Shipping & Trading Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genco Shipping & Trading'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.

Genco Shipping & Trading Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Genco Shipping & Trading 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 0.05 0.05 0.06 0.06 0.46

Genco Shipping & Trading Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.13 0.19 0.44 0.59 0.72

GNK vs CCEC, SB, ASC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Genco Shipping & Trading'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.


Genco Shipping & Trading Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Genco Shipping & Trading's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Genco Shipping & Trading's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Genco Shipping & Trading 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.

Genco Shipping & Trading's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=28.12/34.411
=0.82

* 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.

Genco Shipping & Trading's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Genco Shipping & Trading's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=20.425/333.9520*333.9520
=20.425

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Genco Shipping & Trading Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 126.201 241.428 174.566
201612 123.586 241.432 170.946
201703 29.486 243.801 40.389
201706 29.095 244.955 39.666
201709 28.226 246.819 38.190
201712 28.235 246.524 38.248
201803 26.614 249.554 35.615
201806 24.749 251.989 32.799
201809 24.902 252.439 32.943
201812 25.293 251.233 33.621
201903 25.109 254.202 32.986
201906 24.295 256.143 31.675
201909 23.958 256.759 31.161
201912 23.433 256.974 30.452
202003 20.363 258.115 26.346
202006 19.918 257.797 25.802
202009 19.406 260.280 24.899
202012 17.822 260.474 22.849
202103 17.819 264.877 22.466
202106 18.543 271.696 22.792
202109 19.814 274.310 24.122
202112 21.865 278.802 26.190
202203 22.186 287.504 25.770
202206 22.479 296.311 25.335
202209 22.976 296.808 25.851
202212 22.877 296.797 25.741
202303 22.339 301.836 24.716
202306 22.454 305.109 24.577
202309 21.543 307.789 23.374
202312 21.497 306.746 23.404
202403 21.441 312.332 22.925
202406 21.594 314.175 22.953
202409 21.788 315.301 23.077
202412 21.709 315.605 22.971
202503 21.058 319.799 21.990
202506 20.788 322.561 21.522
202509 20.519 324.800 21.097
202512 20.762 324.054 21.396
202603 20.354 330.213 20.584
202606 20.425 333.952 20.425

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 0.82 mean?
Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 as of Sep. 16, 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 Genco Shipping & Trading and its competitors. This is 583% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Genco Shipping & Trading's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks #186 out of 698 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Genco Shipping & Trading's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Genco Shipping & Trading's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 583% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.80. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Genco Shipping & Trading's value of 0.82 is 35.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks #186 out of 698 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Genco Shipping & Trading has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genco Shipping & Trading's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CCEC and SB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Genco Shipping & Trading ranks #186 out of 698 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Genco Shipping & Trading in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Genco Shipping & Trading's value of 0.82 is 35.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Genco Shipping & Trading's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Genco Shipping & Trading 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 698 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. Genco Shipping & Trading's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 35.4% 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 Genco Shipping & Trading and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genco Shipping & Trading's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is 583% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genco Shipping & Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.85, compared to a current price of $28.12 — trading 41.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is 583% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 35.4% below the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Genco Shipping & Trading's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 12 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 Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Sep. 16, 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 Genco Shipping & Trading (GNK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genco Shipping & Trading stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $28.12 is trading 41.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.85. GuruFocus considers Genco Shipping & Trading to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GNK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (583% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
  • GF Value™: $19.85 vs. price of $28.12 (41.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 12 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.4% below the Transportation median (#186 of 698)

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


Genco Shipping & Trading Business Description

Other Exchanges GNU1:Germany
Address 299 Park Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10171
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd is an international shipping company specializing in the transportation of iron ore, coal, grain, steel products and other drybulk cargoes. It is involved in the ocean transportation of drybulk cargoes. The company operates in one segment, with two reportable segment: Major and Minor bulk fleet. It generates revenue through time charter agreements, spot market voyage charters, pool agreements and spot market-related time charters. oyage revenues also include the sale of bunkers consumed during short-term time charters pursuant to the terms of the time charter agreement.
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