METC (Ramaco Resources) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.29 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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METC Ramaco Resources Inc METC
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Price $12.80
GF Value $9.23
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What is Ramaco Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ramaco Resources METC -1.46% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 3.05. GuruFocus rates METC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 516 Steel companies, Ramaco Resources ranks worse than 78.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Ramaco Resources's current share price is $12.80. Ramaco Resources's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.59. Ramaco Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.29.

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

METC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.21   Med: 3.05   Max: 8.92
Current: 2.29

During the past years, Ramaco Resources's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.92. The lowest was 2.21. And the median was 3.05.

METC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
78.49% of 516 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.935 vs METC: 2.29

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.

Ramaco Resources's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.538. 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 $5.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Ramaco Resources  (NAS:METC) 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.


Ramaco Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ramaco Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ramaco Resources'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.

Ramaco Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ramaco Resources Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ramaco Resources Quarterly Data
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METC vs SXC, AREC, AMR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Coking Coal subindustry, Ramaco Resources'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.


Ramaco Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Ramaco Resources 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.

Ramaco Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12.80/5.59
=2.29

* 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.

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

For example, Ramaco Resources'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)
=6.538/330.2130*330.2130
=6.538

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Ramaco Resources Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 0.010 241.428 0.014
201612 -0.128 241.432 -0.175
201703 3.201 243.801 4.336
201706 3.077 244.955 4.148
201709 2.927 246.819 3.916
201712 2.867 246.524 3.840
201803 2.974 249.554 3.935
201806 3.246 251.989 4.254
201809 3.418 252.439 4.471
201812 3.521 251.233 4.628
201903 3.646 254.202 4.736
201906 3.922 256.143 5.056
201909 4.085 256.759 5.254
201912 4.155 256.974 5.339
202003 4.054 258.115 5.186
202006 4.142 257.797 5.306
202009 4.046 260.280 5.133
202012 3.959 260.474 5.019
202103 3.941 264.877 4.913
202106 4.204 271.696 5.109
202109 4.394 274.310 5.289
202112 4.787 278.802 5.670
202203 5.690 287.504 6.535
202206 6.346 296.311 7.072
202209 6.769 296.808 7.531
202212 7.002 296.797 7.790
202303 7.585 301.836 8.298
202306 6.342 305.109 6.864
202309 6.633 307.789 7.116
202312 6.936 306.746 7.467
202403 6.950 312.332 7.348
202406 6.919 314.175 7.272
202409 6.827 315.301 7.150
202412 6.733 315.605 7.045
202503 6.430 319.799 6.639
202506 6.241 322.561 6.389
202509 7.928 324.800 8.060
202512 7.276 324.054 7.414
202603 6.538 330.213 6.538

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 2.29 mean?
Ramaco Resources (METC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 as of Jul. 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 Ramaco Resources and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 3.05. Over the past decade, Ramaco Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.21 to 8.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Ramaco Resources ranks #405 out of 516 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Ramaco Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ramaco Resources' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 3.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.21 to a high of 8.92. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Ramaco Resources' value of 2.29 is 144.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ramaco Resources ranks #405 out of 516 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ramaco Resources has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ramaco Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SXC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ramaco Resources ranks #405 out of 516 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ramaco Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Ramaco Resources' value of 2.29 is 144.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Ramaco Resources' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.21 to 8.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.05 vs. the industry median of 0.94, Ramaco Resources 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 0.94, based on 516 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. Ramaco Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 is 144.9% 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 Ramaco Resources 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. Ramaco Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 3.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ramaco Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramaco Resources (METC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.23, compared to a current price of $12.80 — trading 38.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 3.05 and 144.9% above the Steel industry median of 0.94. Ramaco Resources' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 Ramaco Resources (METC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Jul. 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 Ramaco Resources (METC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramaco Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.80 is trading 38.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.23. GuruFocus considers Ramaco Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for METC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.29 (25% below median its 10-year median of 3.05)
  • GF Value™: $9.23 vs. price of $12.80 (38.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 144.9% above the Steel median (#405 of 516)

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


Ramaco Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges METCB:USA5R02:Germany
Address 250 West Main Street, Suite 1900, Lexington, KY, USA, 40507
Ramaco Resources Inc is a United States-based company that operates as a pure-play metallurgical coal company with operations in southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia. Its portfolio includes high-quality metallurgical coal reserves & resources, with a focus on properties such as Elk Creek, Berwind, Knox Creek, and Maben. These properties are strategically located to serve North American blast furnace steel mills and coke plants, as well as international metallurgical coal consumers. Additionally, the company controls mineral deposits in Sheridan, Wyoming, exploring potential opportunities in rare earth elements and coal-to-carbon-based products. The company's two operating segments are Metallurgical Coal segment; and Rare Earths and Critical Minerals.
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