Aluminium Bahrain BSC (LSE:78QZ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 21% Below Median

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LSE:78QZ Aluminium Bahrain BSC LSE:78QZ
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Price $5.25
GF Value $7.02
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What is Aluminium Bahrain BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Aluminium Bahrain BSC LSE:78QZ 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.04. GuruFocus rates LSE:78QZ with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.02. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,501 Metals & Mining companies, Aluminium Bahrain BSC ranks better than 66.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-28), Aluminium Bahrain BSC's current share price is $5.25. Aluminium Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.38. Aluminium Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.82.

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

LSE:78QZ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 1.04   Max: 1.95
Current: 0.73

During the past years, Aluminium Bahrain BSC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.95. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.04.

LSE:78QZ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
66.42% of 1501 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.57 vs LSE:78QZ: 0.73

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.

Aluminium Bahrain BSC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.282. 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 $6.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Aluminium Bahrain BSC  (LSE:78QZ) 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.


Aluminium Bahrain BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Aluminium Bahrain BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aluminium Bahrain BSC'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.

Aluminium Bahrain BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Aluminium Bahrain BSC 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 1.00 1.21 1.17 1.24 0.98

Aluminium Bahrain BSC 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 0.90 0.81 0.98 0.76 0.82

LSE:78QZ vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Aluminium Bahrain BSC'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.


Aluminium Bahrain BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Aluminium Bahrain BSC 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.

Aluminium Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.25/6.38
=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.

Aluminium Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Aluminium Bahrain BSC'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)
=20.282/333.9520*333.9520
=20.282

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Aluminium Bahrain BSC Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.179 241.428 12.697
201612 9.306 241.432 12.872
201703 9.293 243.801 12.729
201706 9.460 244.955 12.897
201709 9.649 246.819 13.055
201712 9.869 246.524 13.369
201803 9.842 249.554 13.171
201806 10.120 251.989 13.412
201809 10.259 252.439 13.572
201812 10.088 251.233 13.409
201903 9.941 254.202 13.060
201906 9.906 256.143 12.915
201909 9.960 256.759 12.954
201912 10.083 256.974 13.103
202003 10.057 258.115 13.012
202006 9.883 257.797 12.803
202009 9.814 260.280 12.592
202012 10.127 260.474 12.984
202103 10.671 264.877 13.454
202106 11.539 271.696 14.183
202109 12.722 274.310 15.488
202112 14.100 278.802 16.889
202203 14.872 287.504 17.275
202206 16.611 296.311 18.721
202209 16.729 296.808 18.823
202212 17.092 296.797 19.232
202303 16.303 301.836 18.038
202306 16.611 305.109 18.181
202309 16.627 307.789 18.040
202312 16.779 306.746 18.267
202403 16.831 312.332 17.996
202406 17.454 314.175 18.553
202409 17.680 315.301 18.726
202412 18.039 315.605 19.088
202503 17.840 319.799 18.630
202506 18.044 322.561 18.681
202509 18.534 324.800 19.056
202512 19.543 324.054 20.140
202603 19.675 330.213 19.898
202606 20.282 333.952 20.282

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?
Aluminium Bahrain BSC (LSE:78QZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 as of Aug. 28, 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 Aluminium Bahrain BSC and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.04. Over the past decade, Aluminium Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Aluminium Bahrain BSC ranks #504 out of 1501 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Aluminium Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Aluminium Bahrain BSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 1.95. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Aluminium Bahrain BSC's value of 0.82 is 47.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aluminium Bahrain BSC ranks #504 out of 1501 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aluminium Bahrain BSC has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aluminium Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aluminium Bahrain BSC ranks #504 out of 1501 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Aluminium Bahrain BSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57. Aluminium Bahrain BSC's value of 0.82 is 47.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Aluminium Bahrain BSC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 1.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.04 vs. the industry median of 1.57, Aluminium Bahrain BSC 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.57, based on 1,501 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. Aluminium Bahrain BSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 47.8% 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 Aluminium Bahrain BSC and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aluminium Bahrain BSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aluminium Bahrain BSC stock overvalued right now?
Aluminium Bahrain BSC (LSE:78QZ) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.02, compared to a current price of $5.25 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.04 and 47.8% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.57. Aluminium Bahrain BSC's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Aluminium Bahrain BSC (LSE:78QZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Aug. 28, 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 Aluminium Bahrain BSC (LSE:78QZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluminium Bahrain BSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.25 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.02.

Key valuation signals for LSE:78QZ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.04)
  • GF Value™: $7.02 vs. price of $5.25 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.8% below the Metals & Mining median (#504 of 1501)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:78QZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aluminium Bahrain BSC Business Description

Other Exchanges ALBH:Bahrain
Address 94 Road, King Hamad Highway, Building 150, Block 951, P.O. Box 570, Askar, BHR
Aluminium Bahrain BSC manufactures aluminum and aluminum related products. The company owns and operates aluminum smelter where it produces Extrusion Billets, Foundry Alloy Ingots Propertzi and Standard Ingot Form, Rolling Slabs, Tee and Standard Ingots and Liquid Metal. The other products of the company are anodes, water, power, and calcined coke. Geographically, the company operates in Kingdom of Bahrain, Europe, Rest of the Middle East and North Africa, Asia and Americas.
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