Grupo SimecB de CV (MEX:SIMECB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.54 (As of Sep. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:SIMECB Grupo Simec SAB de CV MEX:SIMECB
71 GF Score
Price MXN175.92
GF Value MXN160.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Grupo SimecB de CV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Grupo SimecB de CV MEX:SIMECB 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 as of Sep. 14, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates MEX:SIMECB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN160.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Steel companies, Grupo SimecB de CV ranks worse than 75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-14), Grupo SimecB de CV's current share price is MXN175.92. Grupo SimecB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN114.06. Grupo SimecB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.54.

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

MEX:SIMECB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 1.61   Max: 2.75
Current: 1.54

During the past years, Grupo SimecB de CV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.75. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.61.

MEX:SIMECB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75% of 412 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.81 vs MEX:SIMECB: 1.54

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.

Grupo SimecB de CV's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN132.861. 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 MXN114.06 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Grupo SimecB de CV  (MEX:SIMECB) 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.


Grupo SimecB de CV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Grupo SimecB de CV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grupo SimecB 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.

Grupo SimecB de CV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Grupo SimecB de CV 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 2.33 2.54 1.90 1.79 1.64

Grupo SimecB de CV 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 1.61 1.54 1.64 1.60 1.53

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

For the Steel subindustry, Grupo SimecB 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.


Grupo SimecB de CV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Grupo SimecB 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.

Grupo SimecB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=175.92/114.06
=1.54

* 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.

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

For example, Grupo SimecB de CV'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)
=132.861/165.5700*165.5700
=132.861

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 165.5700.

Grupo SimecB de CV Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 67.853 103.084 108.983
201612 66.954 105.002 105.575
201703 69.402 108.063 106.335
201706 66.032 108.339 100.914
201709 67.991 109.628 102.687
201712 69.682 112.114 102.907
201803 69.108 113.505 100.808
201806 71.580 113.373 104.536
201809 72.484 115.130 104.240
201812 76.788 117.530 108.175
201903 73.283 118.050 102.783
201906 76.978 117.848 108.150
201909 78.096 118.581 109.042
201912 70.229 120.854 96.214
202003 73.750 121.885 100.183
202006 71.934 121.777 97.803
202009 74.666 123.341 100.230
202012 71.199 124.661 94.564
202103 76.989 127.574 99.919
202106 82.104 128.936 105.432
202109 89.102 130.742 112.838
202112 90.274 133.830 111.684
202203 95.889 137.082 115.816
202206 103.481 139.233 123.055
202209 103.316 142.116 120.367
202212 103.772 144.291 119.075
202303 105.285 146.472 119.013
202306 105.645 146.272 119.583
202309 109.196 148.446 121.792
202312 107.824 151.017 118.215
202403 111.109 152.947 120.279
202406 118.873 153.551 128.178
202409 124.479 155.246 132.757
202412 128.445 157.378 135.131
202503 134.356 158.761 140.119
202506 129.459 160.180 133.815
202509 130.152 161.030 133.821
202512 128.609 163.190 130.485
202603 134.290 166.040 133.910
202606 132.861 165.570 132.861

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 1.54 mean?
Grupo SimecB de CV (MEX:SIMECB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.54 as of Sep. 14, 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 Grupo SimecB de CV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, Grupo SimecB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 2.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo SimecB de CV ranks #309 out of 412 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Grupo SimecB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Grupo SimecB de CV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.54 is near median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 2.75. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Grupo SimecB de CV's value of 1.54 is 90.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo SimecB de CV ranks #309 out of 412 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo SimecB de CV has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo SimecB de CV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Grupo SimecB de CV ranks #309 out of 412 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Grupo SimecB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. Grupo SimecB de CV's value of 1.54 is 90.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupo SimecB de CV's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 2.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Grupo SimecB 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 0.81, 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. Grupo SimecB de CV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.54 is 90.1% 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 Grupo SimecB de CV 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. Grupo SimecB de CV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo SimecB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo SimecB de CV (MEX:SIMECB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN160.40, compared to a current price of MXN175.92 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 90.1% above the Steel industry median of 0.81. Grupo SimecB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Grupo SimecB de CV (MEX:SIMECB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 as of Sep. 14, 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 Grupo SimecB de CV (MEX:SIMECB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo SimecB de CV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN175.92 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN160.40. GuruFocus considers Grupo SimecB de CV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SIMECB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.54 (near median its 10-year median of 1.61)
  • GF Value™: MXN160.40 vs. price of MXN175.92 (9.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 90.1% above the Steel median (#309 of 412)

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


Grupo SimecB de CV Business Description

Other Exchanges SIM:USA
Address Calzada Lazaro Cardenas 601, Colonia La Nogalera, Guadalajara, JAL, MEX, 44440
Grupo Simec SAB de CV is a diversified producer, processor and distributor of SBQ steel and structural steel products with production and commercial operations. The group's SBQ products are used across a range of engineered end-user applications, including axles, hubs, and crankshafts for automobiles and light trucks, machine tools, and off-highway equipment. Its structural steel products are used in the non-residential construction market and other construction applications. Its segments are Mexico, Brazil, and the United States. The maximum of its sales is from the Mexico segment.
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