Industrias ChB de CV (MEX:ICHB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.48 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:ICHB Industrias Ch SAB de CV MEX:ICHB
64 GF Score
Price MXN180.00
GF Value MXN166.85
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Industrias ChB de CV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Industrias ChB de CV MEX:ICHB 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates MEX:ICHB with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN166.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 517 Steel companies, Industrias ChB de CV ranks worse than 66.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Industrias ChB de CV's current share price is MXN180.00. Industrias ChB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN121.57. Industrias ChB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.48.

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

MEX:ICHB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.56   Max: 2.44
Current: 1.48

During the past years, Industrias ChB de CV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.44. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.56.

MEX:ICHB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.34% of 517 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.93 vs MEX:ICHB: 1.48

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.

Industrias ChB de CV's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN143.523. 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 MXN121.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Industrias ChB de CV  (MEX:ICHB) 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.


Industrias ChB de CV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Industrias ChB de CV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Industrias ChB de CV'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.

Industrias ChB de CV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Industrias ChB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Industrias ChB de CV Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.54 1.50 1.47 1.52 1.47

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

For the Steel subindustry, Industrias ChB de CV'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.


Industrias ChB de CV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Industrias ChB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Industrias ChB de CV 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.

Industrias ChB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=180.00/121.57
=1.48

* 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.

Industrias ChB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Industrias ChB de CV'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)
=143.523/166.0400*166.0400
=143.523

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 166.0400.

Industrias ChB de CV Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 75.634 101.905 123.236
201609 69.775 103.084 112.388
201612 76.709 105.002 121.300
201703 77.663 108.063 119.330
201706 75.368 108.339 115.509
201709 77.307 109.628 117.088
201712 77.907 112.114 115.380
201803 80.326 113.505 117.505
201806 80.418 113.373 117.776
201809 80.925 115.130 116.709
201812 80.581 117.530 113.841
201903 80.237 118.050 112.855
201906 81.181 117.848 114.379
201909 82.037 118.581 114.870
201912 74.977 120.854 103.010
202003 79.241 121.885 107.947
202006 78.256 121.777 106.700
202009 79.351 123.341 106.821
202012 76.626 124.661 102.061
202103 81.398 127.574 105.941
202106 86.506 128.936 111.400
202109 93.454 130.742 118.685
202112 94.631 133.830 117.407
202203 99.896 137.082 120.998
202206 107.830 139.233 128.591
202209 108.314 142.116 126.548
202212 108.242 144.291 124.557
202303 109.738 146.472 124.399
202306 110.128 146.272 125.011
202309 113.712 148.446 127.189
202312 111.992 151.017 123.133
202403 115.153 152.947 125.011
202406 123.233 153.551 133.257
202409 129.011 155.246 137.981
202412 131.304 157.378 138.531
202503 136.334 158.761 142.585
202506 139.580 160.180 144.686
202509 139.928 161.030 144.281
202512 137.990 163.190 140.400
202603 143.523 166.040 143.523

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 1.48 mean?
Industrias ChB de CV (MEX:ICHB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 as of Jul. 18, 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 Industrias ChB de CV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Industrias ChB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrias ChB de CV ranks #343 out of 517 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is Industrias ChB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Industrias ChB de CV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 is near median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 2.44. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93. Industrias ChB de CV's value of 1.48 is 59.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrias ChB de CV ranks #343 out of 517 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Industrias ChB de CV has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrias ChB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Industrias ChB de CV ranks #343 out of 517 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Industrias ChB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93. Industrias ChB de CV's value of 1.48 is 59.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Industrias ChB de CV's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 0.93, Industrias ChB de CV 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 0.93, based on 517 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. Industrias ChB de CV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.48 is 59.1% 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 Industrias ChB de CV and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industrias ChB de CV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrias ChB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias ChB de CV (MEX:ICHB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN166.85, compared to a current price of MXN180.00 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 59.1% above the Steel industry median of 0.93. Industrias ChB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Industrias ChB de CV (MEX:ICHB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.48 as of Jul. 18, 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 Industrias ChB de CV (MEX:ICHB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias ChB de CV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN180.00 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN166.85. GuruFocus considers Industrias ChB de CV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ICHB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.48 (near median its 10-year median of 1.56)
  • GF Value™: MXN166.85 vs. price of MXN180.00 (7.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.1% above the Steel median (#343 of 517)

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


Industrias ChB de CV Business Description

Other Exchanges AKQ:Germany
Address Agustin Melgar 23, Fracc Industrial Ninos Heroes, Tlalnepantla, MEX, 54030
Industrias Ch SAB de CV is a Mexican company. It acts as a producer of special steels in Mexico and the United States. The company's products include Billet, pipes, cylindrical and corrugated steel rods, structural profiles, commercial profiles, barbed wires, and wire rods and rod derivatives.
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