Fresnillo (MEX:FRES) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.64 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 87% Above Median

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MEX:FRES Fresnillo PLC MEX:FRES
84 GF Score
Price MXN600.01
GF Value MXN288.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Fresnillo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Fresnillo MEX:FRES -5.51% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.64 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 3.01. GuruFocus rates MEX:FRES with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN288.06 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,547 Metals & Mining companies, Fresnillo ranks worse than 82.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Fresnillo's current share price is MXN600.01. Fresnillo's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was MXN106.36. Fresnillo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.64.

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

MEX:FRES' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15   Med: 3.01   Max: 13.26
Current: 5.86

During the past 13 years, Fresnillo's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.26. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 3.01.

MEX:FRES's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.87% of 1547 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.42 vs MEX:FRES: 5.86

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.

Fresnillo's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was MXN113.203. 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 MXN106.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Fresnillo  (MEX:FRES) 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.


Fresnillo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Fresnillo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fresnillo'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.

Fresnillo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Fresnillo 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 2.70 2.46 1.51 1.47 7.41

Fresnillo Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.51 0.00 1.47 0.00 7.41

MEX:FRES vs HL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Fresnillo'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.


Fresnillo Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Fresnillo 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=600.01/106.36
=5.64

* 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.

Fresnillo's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Fresnillo's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=113.203/163.1900*163.1900
=113.203

Current CPI (Dec25) = 163.1900.

Fresnillo Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 74.988 105.002 116.543
201712 80.258 112.114 116.822
201812 81.250 117.530 112.816
201912 80.484 120.854 108.678
202012 93.915 124.661 122.941
202112 100.723 133.830 122.820
202212 97.513 144.291 110.285
202312 86.884 151.017 93.888
202412 109.115 157.378 113.145
202512 113.203 163.190 113.203

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 5.64 mean?
Fresnillo (MEX:FRES) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.64 as of Jul. 17, 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 Fresnillo and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 3.01. Over the past decade, Fresnillo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 13.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Fresnillo ranks #1282 out of 1547 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is Fresnillo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Fresnillo's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.64 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 3.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 13.26. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Fresnillo's value of 5.64 is 297.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fresnillo ranks #1282 out of 1547 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fresnillo has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresnillo's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Fresnillo ranks #1282 out of 1547 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Fresnillo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Fresnillo's value of 5.64 is 297.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Fresnillo's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 13.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.01 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Fresnillo 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 1.42, based on 1,547 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. Fresnillo's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.64 is 297.2% 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 Fresnillo and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fresnillo's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.64, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 3.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresnillo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresnillo (MEX:FRES) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN288.06, compared to a current price of MXN600.01 — trading 108.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.64, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 3.01 and 297.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.42. Fresnillo's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Fresnillo (MEX:FRES), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.64 as of Jul. 17, 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 Fresnillo (MEX:FRES) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresnillo stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN600.01 is trading 108.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN288.06. GuruFocus considers Fresnillo to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FRES:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.64 (87% above median its 10-year median of 3.01)
  • GF Value™: MXN288.06 vs. price of MXN600.01 (108.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100
  • Industry Position: 297.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#1282 of 1547)

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


Fresnillo Business Description

Address Calzada Legaria No. 549, Torre 2, Piso 11, Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico, DF, MEX, 11250
Fresnillo PLC explores, develops, and produces silver and gold resources mainly in Mexico. The company's reportable segments comprise seven producing mines: the Fresnillo, Saucito, and Juanicipio underground silver mines located in Zacatecas; the Cienega underground silver-gold mine in Durango; the Herradura and Noche Buena surface gold mines in Sonora; and the San Julian underground silver-gold mine situated on the border of Chihuahua and Durango. Its mining operations involve both underground and open-pit mining methods, depending on the characteristics of each deposit.
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