Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.07 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 41% Above Median

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NSE:SAIL Steel Authority Of India Ltd NSE:SAIL
76 GF Score
Price ₹161.98
GF Value ₹142.37
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Steel Authority Of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Steel Authority Of India NSE:SAIL -1.27% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.07 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates NSE:SAIL with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹142.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Steel companies, Steel Authority Of India ranks worse than 56.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Steel Authority Of India's current share price is ₹161.98. Steel Authority Of India's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹151.95. Steel Authority Of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.07.

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

NSE:SAIL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 0.76   Max: 1.35
Current: 1.07

During the past years, Steel Authority Of India's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.35. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.76.

NSE:SAIL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
56.42% of 514 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.94 vs NSE:SAIL: 1.07

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.

Steel Authority Of India's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹146.122. 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 ₹151.95 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Steel Authority Of India  (NSE:SAIL) 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.


Steel Authority Of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Steel Authority Of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steel Authority Of India'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.

Steel Authority Of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Steel Authority Of India 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 0.72 0.56 0.88 0.76 1.00

Steel Authority Of India 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 0.76 0.00 0.88 0.00 1.00

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

For the Steel subindustry, Steel Authority Of India'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.


Steel Authority Of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Steel Authority Of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Steel Authority Of India 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.

Steel Authority Of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=161.98/151.95
=1.07

* 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.

Steel Authority Of India's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Steel Authority Of India'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)
=146.122/164.2724*164.2724
=146.122

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

Steel Authority Of India Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201112 0.000 75.359 0.000
201203 97.507 76.889 208.323
201303 100.814 85.687 193.273
201403 104.784 91.425 188.276
201503 107.928 97.163 182.473
201603 97.207 102.518 155.762
201703 89.679 105.196 140.041
201803 89.448 109.786 133.840
201806 0.000 111.317 0.000
201809 0.000 115.142 0.000
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 95.983 118.202 133.393
201906 0.000 120.880 0.000
201909 94.981 123.175 126.671
201912 0.000 126.235 0.000
202003 100.496 124.705 132.382
202006 0.000 127.000 0.000
202009 98.385 130.118 124.210
202012 0.000 130.889 0.000
202103 109.928 131.771 137.042
202106 0.000 134.084 0.000
202109 128.447 135.847 155.324
202112 0.000 138.161 0.000
202203 131.246 138.822 155.308
202206 0.000 142.347 0.000
202209 130.819 144.661 148.554
202212 0.000 145.763 0.000
202303 132.542 146.865 148.252
202306 0.000 150.280 0.000
202309 135.624 151.492 147.066
202312 0.000 152.924 0.000
202403 138.242 153.035 148.394
202406 0.000 155.789 0.000
202409 139.421 157.882 145.064
202412 0.000 158.323 0.000
202503 142.610 157.552 148.693
202506 0.000 159.755 0.000
202509 141.091 162.289 142.815
202512 0.000 163.281 0.000
202603 146.122 164.272 146.122

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 1.07 mean?
Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.07 as of Jul. 23, 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 Steel Authority Of India and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Steel Authority Of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Authority Of India ranks #290 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Steel Authority Of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Steel Authority Of India's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.07 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.35. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Steel Authority Of India's value of 1.07 is 13.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Authority Of India ranks #290 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Steel Authority Of India has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel Authority Of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Authority Of India ranks #290 out of 514 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Steel Authority Of India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Steel Authority Of India's value of 1.07 is 13.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Steel Authority Of India's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.94, Steel Authority Of India 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 0.94, based on 514 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. Steel Authority Of India's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.07 is 13.8% 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 Steel Authority Of India and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steel Authority Of India's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.07, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steel Authority Of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹142.37, compared to a current price of ₹161.98 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.07, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 13.8% above the Steel industry median of 0.94. Steel Authority Of India's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.07 as of Jul. 23, 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 Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Authority Of India stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹161.98 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹142.37. GuruFocus considers Steel Authority Of India to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SAIL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.07 (41% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
  • GF Value™: ₹142.37 vs. price of ₹161.98 (13.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.8% above the Steel median (#290 of 514)

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


Steel Authority Of India Business Description

Other Exchanges 500113:India
Address Lodi Road, Ispat Bhawan, New Delhi, IND, 110003
Steel Authority Of India Ltd is a steelmaker. The company produces flat steel products (including plates, sheets, coils, and galvanized plain), long steel products (rails, structural, wire rods, and merchant products), electric-resistance-welded pipes, and silicon steel sheets. Flat and long products account for the majority of the company's sales. The company runs five integrated steel plants and three alloy steel plants. The segments of the company include BSP, DSP, RSP, BSL, ISP, ASP, SSP, VISL and Others. It generates maximum of its revenue from the Indian domestic market.
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