Aperam (MEX:APAMN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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MEX:APAMN Aperam SA MEX:APAMN
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Price MXN511.96
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What is Aperam Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Aperam MEX:APAMN 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates MEX:APAMN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN307.36. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Steel companies, Aperam ranks worse than 60.44% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Aperam's current share price is MXN511.96. Aperam's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN918.40. Aperam's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.56.

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

MEX:APAMN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 0.76   Max: 1.26
Current: 1.07

During the past years, Aperam's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.26. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.76.

MEX:APAMN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
60.44% of 412 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.81 vs MEX:APAMN: 1.07

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.

Aperam's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN906.202. 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 MXN918.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Aperam  (MEX:APAMN) 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.


Aperam Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Aperam Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aperam'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.

Aperam Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Aperam 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 1.58 0.83 0.64 0.61 0.57

Aperam 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 0.59 0.59 0.57 0.56 0.56

MEX:APAMN vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Aperam'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.


Aperam Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Aperam 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=511.96/918.397
=0.56

* 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.

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

For example, Aperam'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)
=906.202/128.6000*128.6000
=906.202

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 128.6000.

Aperam Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201212 530.756 97.930 696.980
201306 489.827 99.110 635.574
201312 496.368 99.440 641.924
201406 523.410 99.960 673.375
201412 505.657 98.830 657.973
201512 494.605 99.910 636.635
201606 586.084 100.660 748.762
201612 658.272 101.040 837.824
201706 609.413 102.170 767.060
201712 699.474 102.410 878.355
201806 658.280 103.650 816.737
201812 678.701 104.320 836.666
201906 654.458 105.550 797.378
201912 642.166 106.080 778.493
202003 718.854 106.040 871.790
202006 684.454 106.340 827.730
202009 676.564 106.620 816.039
202012 672.550 106.670 810.818
202103 676.015 108.140 803.916
202106 722.270 108.680 854.655
202109 761.066 109.470 894.063
202112 882.159 111.090 1,021.205
202203 893.463 114.780 1,001.040
202206 932.517 116.750 1,027.166
202209 889.868 117.000 978.094
202212 977.313 117.060 1,073.658
202303 946.011 118.910 1,023.102
202306 896.852 120.460 957.456
202309 868.160 121.740 917.080
202312 893.271 121.170 948.045
202403 842.301 122.590 883.595
202406 879.183 123.120 918.315
202409 1,030.768 123.300 1,075.075
202412 1,002.541 122.430 1,053.065
202503 1,020.740 124.210 1,056.816
202506 981.077 125.820 1,002.754
202509 944.517 126.570 959.666
202512 936.976 126.180 954.946
202603 934.751 127.160 945.336
202606 906.202 128.600 906.202

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 0.56 mean?
Aperam (MEX:APAMN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 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 Aperam and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Aperam's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Aperam ranks #249 out of 412 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Aperam's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Aperam's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 1.26. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Aperam's value of 0.56 is 30.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aperam ranks #249 out of 412 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aperam has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aperam's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Aperam ranks #249 out of 412 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Aperam in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Aperam's value of 0.56 is 30.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Aperam's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Aperam 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 Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.81, based on 412 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. Aperam's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56 is 30.9% 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 Aperam and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aperam's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aperam stock overvalued right now?
Aperam (MEX:APAMN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.56. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN307.36, compared to a current price of MXN511.96 — trading 66.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 30.9% below the Steel industry median of 0.81. Aperam's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Aperam (MEX:APAMN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.56 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 Aperam (MEX:APAMN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aperam stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN511.96 is trading 66.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN307.36.

Key valuation signals for MEX:APAMN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.56 (26% below median its 10-year median of 0.76)
  • GF Value™: MXN307.36 vs. price of MXN511.96 (66.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.9% below the Steel median (#249 of 412)

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


Aperam Business Description

Address 24-26 Boulevard d’Avranches, Luxembourg, LUX, 1160
Aperam SA is a Luxembourg-based stainless and specialty steel producer. The company operates through four segments. Its Stainless and Electrical Steel segment, which generates the majority of revenue, produces a wide range of stainless and electrical steel products for diverse industries. The Services and Solutions segment markets the company's products and provides customized steel transformation services; the Alloys and Specialties segment produces nickel alloys and certain specific stainless steels; and the Recycling & Renewables segment collects, trades, processes, and recycles stainless steel scrap and high-performance alloys. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
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