Metso (MEX:METSON) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.78 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 54% Above Median

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MEX:METSON Metso Corp MEX:METSON
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Price MXN188.81
GF Value MXN128.69
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What is Metso Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Metso MEX:METSON 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.78 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 3.10. GuruFocus rates MEX:METSON with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN128.69. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 165 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Metso ranks worse than 90.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Metso's current share price is MXN188.81. Metso's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN39.50. Metso's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.78.

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

MEX:METSON' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13   Med: 3.1   Max: 5.66
Current: 5

During the past years, Metso's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.66. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 3.10.

MEX:METSON's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.91% of 165 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.51 vs MEX:METSON: 5.00

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.

Metso's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN63.237. 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 MXN39.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Metso  (MEX:METSON) 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.


Metso Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Metso Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metso'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.

Metso Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Metso Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Metso 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 3.53 3.74 4.78 4.64 4.78

MEX:METSON vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Metso'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.


Metso Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Metso's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Metso 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=188.81/39.50
=4.78

* 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.

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

For example, Metso'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)
=63.237/125.0800*125.0800
=63.237

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 125.0800.

Metso Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 63.587 100.540 79.107
201612 59.348 101.020 73.483
201703 54.066 100.910 67.016
201706 52.800 101.140 65.298
201709 56.126 101.320 69.288
201712 59.410 101.510 73.205
201803 55.694 101.730 68.477
201806 56.086 102.320 68.562
201809 54.265 102.600 66.155
201812 46.014 102.710 56.036
201903 45.078 102.870 54.811
201906 44.065 103.360 53.325
201909 44.716 103.540 54.019
201912 144.275 103.650 174.104
202003 46.305 103.490 55.965
202006 62.882 103.320 76.125
202009 62.852 103.710 75.803
202012 59.536 103.890 71.679
202103 62.420 104.870 74.449
202106 59.201 105.360 70.282
202109 61.846 106.290 72.779
202112 62.985 107.490 73.292
202203 62.690 110.950 70.674
202206 55.407 113.570 61.022
202209 55.070 114.920 59.939
202212 58.583 117.320 62.458
202303 57.663 119.750 60.230
202306 52.935 120.690 54.860
202309 55.973 121.280 57.727
202312 58.422 121.540 60.124
202403 59.549 122.360 60.873
202406 60.640 122.230 62.054
202409 64.507 122.260 65.995
202412 68.655 122.390 70.164
202503 72.355 123.010 73.573
202506 63.309 122.530 64.627
202509 66.432 122.880 67.621
202512 67.829 122.670 69.162
202603 70.488 124.670 70.720
202606 63.237 125.080 63.237

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 4.78 mean?
Metso (MEX:METSON) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.78 as of Aug. 08, 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 Metso and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 3.10. Over the past decade, Metso's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 5.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Metso ranks #150 out of 165 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Metso's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Metso's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.78 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 3.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 5.66. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Metso's value of 4.78 is 216.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metso ranks #150 out of 165 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metso has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metso's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Metso ranks #150 out of 165 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Metso in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Metso's value of 4.78 is 216.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Metso's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 5.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.10 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Metso 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.51, based on 165 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. Metso's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.78 is 216.6% 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 Metso and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metso's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.78, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metso stock overvalued right now?
Metso (MEX:METSON) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.78. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN128.69, compared to a current price of MXN188.81 — trading 46.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.78, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 3.10 and 216.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.51. Metso's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Metso (MEX:METSON), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.78 as of Aug. 08, 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 Metso (MEX:METSON) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metso stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN188.81 is trading 46.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN128.69.

Key valuation signals for MEX:METSON:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.78 (54% above median its 10-year median of 3.10)
  • GF Value™: MXN128.69 vs. price of MXN188.81 (46.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 216.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#150 of 165)

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


Metso Business Description

Address Rauhalanpuisto 9, Helsinki, FIN, 02330
Metso is a Finland-based supplier of equipment, process technologies, services, and consumables for the mining and aggregates industries. Headquartered in Helsinki, the company was created in 2020 through the merger of Metso Minerals and Outotec, combining decades of expertise in minerals processing and metallurgical technologies. Metso operates through two segments: minerals, which provides crushing, grinding, flotation, filtration, tailings, and slurry-handling equipment along with related services for global hard-rock mining customers; and aggregates, which supplies mobile and stationary crushers, screens, and aftermarket wear parts mainly for construction aggregates producers.
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