Kalyani Steels (NSE:KSL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.66 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 34% Above Median

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NSE:KSL Kalyani Steels Ltd NSE:KSL
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Price ₹892.95
GF Value ₹766.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Kalyani Steels Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Kalyani Steels NSE:KSL +0.49% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.66 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 1.98. GuruFocus rates NSE:KSL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹766.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 510 Steel companies, Kalyani Steels ranks worse than 82.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Kalyani Steels's current share price is ₹892.95. Kalyani Steels's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹335.76. Kalyani Steels's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.66.

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

NSE:KSL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.27   Med: 1.98   Max: 4.19
Current: 2.66

During the past years, Kalyani Steels's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.19. The lowest was 1.27. And the median was 1.98.

NSE:KSL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.75% of 510 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.925 vs NSE:KSL: 2.66

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.

Kalyani Steels's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹482.193. 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 ₹335.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Kalyani Steels  (NSE:KSL) 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.


Kalyani Steels Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Kalyani Steels Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kalyani Steels'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.

Kalyani Steels Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Kalyani Steels Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.50 1.27 3.29 2.60 1.72

Kalyani Steels 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 2.60 0.00 2.41 0.00 1.72

NSE:KSL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kalyani Steels'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.


Kalyani Steels Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Kalyani Steels 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.

Kalyani Steels's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=892.95/335.76
=2.66

* 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.

Kalyani Steels's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Kalyani Steels'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)
=482.193/164.2724*164.2724
=482.193

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

Kalyani Steels Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201506 0.000 99.841 0.000
201509 122.398 101.753 197.602
201512 0.000 102.901 0.000
201603 122.910 102.518 196.947
201606 0.000 105.961 0.000
201609 154.382 105.961 239.340
201703 160.589 105.196 250.773
201803 179.757 109.786 268.969
201806 0.000 111.317 0.000
201809 0.000 115.142 0.000
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 203.927 118.202 283.409
201906 0.000 120.880 0.000
201909 216.578 123.175 288.839
201912 0.000 126.235 0.000
202003 220.617 124.705 290.616
202006 0.000 127.000 0.000
202009 233.075 130.118 294.255
202012 0.000 130.889 0.000
202103 264.202 131.771 329.369
202106 0.000 134.084 0.000
202109 286.922 135.847 346.959
202112 0.000 138.161 0.000
202203 313.257 138.822 370.687
202206 0.000 142.347 0.000
202209 316.548 144.661 359.462
202212 0.000 145.763 0.000
202303 341.209 146.865 381.652
202306 0.000 150.280 0.000
202309 358.547 151.492 388.795
202312 0.000 152.924 0.000
202403 384.816 153.035 413.074
202406 0.000 155.789 0.000
202409 402.057 157.882 418.330
202412 0.000 158.323 0.000
202503 433.295 157.552 451.778
202506 0.000 159.755 0.000
202509 451.531 162.289 457.049
202512 0.000 163.281 0.000
202603 482.193 164.272 482.193

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 2.66 mean?
Kalyani Steels (NSE:KSL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.66 as of Jul. 26, 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 Kalyani Steels and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 1.98. Over the past decade, Kalyani Steels' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 4.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Kalyani Steels ranks #422 out of 510 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Kalyani Steels' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Kalyani Steels' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.66 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 4.19. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93. Kalyani Steels' value of 2.66 is 187.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kalyani Steels ranks #422 out of 510 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kalyani Steels has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kalyani Steels' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kalyani Steels ranks #422 out of 510 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Kalyani Steels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93. Kalyani Steels' value of 2.66 is 187.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kalyani Steels' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 4.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 0.93, Kalyani Steels 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 510 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. Kalyani Steels's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.66 is 187.6% 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 Kalyani Steels 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. Kalyani Steels's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.66, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kalyani Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kalyani Steels (NSE:KSL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹766.22, compared to a current price of ₹892.95 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.66, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 187.6% above the Steel industry median of 0.93. Kalyani Steels' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Kalyani Steels (NSE:KSL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.66 as of Jul. 26, 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 Kalyani Steels (NSE:KSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kalyani Steels stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹892.95 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹766.22. GuruFocus considers Kalyani Steels to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:KSL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.66 (34% above median its 10-year median of 1.98)
  • GF Value™: ₹766.22 vs. price of ₹892.95 (16.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 187.6% above the Steel median (#422 of 510)

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


Kalyani Steels Business Description

Other Exchanges 500235:India
Address Mundhwa, Corporate Building, 2nd Floor, Pune, MH, IND, 411 036
Kalyani Steels Ltd manufactures forging and engineering quality carbon and alloy steel. Its product portfolio consists of carbon steel, carbon-manganese steel, chrome steel, chrome-manganese steel, chrome-nickel steel, chrome-moly steel, low carbon chrome-nickel-moly steel, medium carbon cr-ni-mo steel and bearing steel. The company's products are used in automotive forging, construction equipment, bearings, seamless tubes, and aluminum smelting. The majority of the revenue is generated by the sale of Rolled Products, As Cast Blooms and Pig Iron. These operating segment have been aggregated into one reportable business segment which is Forging and Engineering quality carbon and alloy steels.
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