IMPUF (Impala Platinum Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.86 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 72% Above Median

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IMPUF Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd IMPUF
73 GF Score
Price $11.50
GF Value $10.03
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Impala Platinum Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Impala Platinum Holdings IMPUF 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates IMPUF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,544 Metals & Mining companies, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks worse than 52.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Impala Platinum Holdings's current share price is $11.50. Impala Platinum Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was $6.19. Impala Platinum Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.86.

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

IMPUF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 1.08   Max: 3.23
Current: 1.66

During the past 13 years, Impala Platinum Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.23. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 1.08.

IMPUF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.91% of 1544 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs IMPUF: 1.66

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.

Impala Platinum Holdings's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was $5.728. 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 $6.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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Impala Platinum Holdings  (OTCPK:IMPUF) 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.


Impala Platinum Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Impala Platinum Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Impala Platinum Holdings'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.

Impala Platinum Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Impala Platinum Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Impala Platinum Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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IMPUF vs HL, SIND: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Impala Platinum Holdings'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.


Impala Platinum Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Impala Platinum Holdings 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.

Impala Platinum Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=11.50/6.19
=1.86

* 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.

Impala Platinum Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, Impala Platinum Holdings'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)
=5.728/160.9852*160.9852
=5.728

Current CPI (Jun25) = 160.9852.

Impala Platinum Holdings Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.170 106.713 7.799
201706 5.053 112.054 7.260
201806 3.890 116.959 5.354
201906 3.734 122.191 4.920
202006 4.613 124.807 5.950
202106 7.755 131.113 9.522
202206 8.572 140.835 9.798
202306 7.099 148.802 7.680
202406 5.512 156.269 5.678
202506 5.728 160.985 5.728

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 1.86 mean?
Impala Platinum Holdings (IMPUF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.86 as of Jul. 14, 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 Impala Platinum Holdings and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, Impala Platinum Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks #817 out of 1544 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Impala Platinum Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Impala Platinum Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.86 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 3.23. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. Impala Platinum Holdings' value of 1.86 is 29.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks #817 out of 1544 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Impala Platinum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Impala Platinum Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Impala Platinum Holdings ranks #817 out of 1544 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Impala Platinum Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. Impala Platinum Holdings' value of 1.86 is 29.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Impala Platinum Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 1.44, Impala Platinum Holdings 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.44, based on 1,544 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. Impala Platinum Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.86 is 29.2% 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 Impala Platinum Holdings and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Impala Platinum Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Impala Platinum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impala Platinum Holdings (IMPUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.03, compared to a current price of $11.50 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 29.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.44. Impala Platinum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Impala Platinum Holdings (IMPUF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86 as of Jul. 14, 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 Impala Platinum Holdings (IMPUF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Impala Platinum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $11.50 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.03. GuruFocus considers Impala Platinum Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IMPUF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.86 (72% above median its 10-year median of 1.08)
  • GF Value™: $10.03 vs. price of $11.50 (14.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#817 of 1544)

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


Impala Platinum Holdings Business Description

Address 2 Fricker Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd is one of the producers of platinum and associated platinum group metals, including palladium and rhodium. The company is structured with five main operations located in Impala, Zimplats, Marula, Mimosa, and Two Rivers. Impala is the group's main operational unit and is situated on the Impala lease area on the western limb of Bushveld, east of Johannesburg in South Africa, and platinum-group-metal-bearing ore bodies in the world.
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