Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.28 (As of Jul. 08, 2026) — Near Median


NSE:VSSL Vardhman Special Steels Ltd NSE:VSSL
75 GF Score
Price ₹269.65
GF Value ₹223.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Vardhman Special Steels Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Vardhman Special Steels NSE:VSSL -0.92% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.28 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 3.38. GuruFocus rates NSE:VSSL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹223.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 518 Steel companies, Vardhman Special Steels ranks worse than 86.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-08), Vardhman Special Steels's current share price is ₹269.65. Vardhman Special Steels's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹82.17. Vardhman Special Steels's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.28.

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

NSE:VSSL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.9   Med: 3.38   Max: 5.02
Current: 3.36

During the past years, Vardhman Special Steels's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.02. The lowest was 1.90. And the median was 3.38.

NSE:VSSL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.1% of 518 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.945 vs NSE:VSSL: 3.36

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.

Vardhman Special Steels's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹132.110. 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 ₹82.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Vardhman Special Steels  (NSE:VSSL) 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.


Vardhman Special Steels Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Vardhman Special Steels Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vardhman Special 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.

Vardhman Special Steels Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Vardhman Special Steels Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Vardhman Special Steels Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:VSSL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Vardhman Special 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.


Vardhman Special Steels Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Vardhman Special 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=269.65/82.17
=3.28

* 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.

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

For example, Vardhman Special 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)
=132.11/164.2724*164.2724
=132.110

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 164.2724.

Vardhman Special Steels Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 105.961 0.000
201609 37.240 105.961 57.733
201612 0.000 105.196 0.000
201703 38.846 105.196 60.661
201706 0.000 107.109 0.000
201709 42.678 109.021 64.307
201712 0.000 109.404 0.000
201803 47.527 109.786 71.114
201806 0.000 111.317 0.000
201809 49.772 115.142 71.009
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 50.616 118.202 70.344
201906 0.000 120.880 0.000
201909 50.329 123.175 67.121
201912 0.000 126.235 0.000
202003 51.199 124.705 67.444
202006 0.000 127.000 0.000
202009 50.662 130.118 63.960
202012 0.000 130.889 0.000
202103 56.702 131.771 70.688
202106 0.000 134.084 0.000
202109 62.453 135.847 75.521
202112 0.000 138.161 0.000
202203 68.411 138.822 80.953
202206 0.000 142.347 0.000
202209 73.898 144.661 83.916
202212 0.000 145.763 0.000
202303 79.037 146.865 88.405
202306 0.000 150.280 0.000
202309 81.627 151.492 88.513
202312 0.000 152.924 0.000
202403 88.308 153.035 94.793
202406 0.000 155.789 0.000
202409 92.721 157.882 96.474
202412 0.000 158.323 0.000
202503 97.625 157.552 101.789
202506 0.000 159.755 0.000
202509 125.189 162.289 126.719
202512 0.000 163.281 0.000
202603 132.110 164.272 132.110

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 3.28 mean?
Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.28 as of Jul. 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 Vardhman Special Steels and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.38. Over the past decade, Vardhman Special Steels' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 5.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Vardhman Special Steels ranks #446 out of 518 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Vardhman Special Steels' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Vardhman Special Steels' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.28 is near median its 10-year median of 3.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 5.02. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95. Vardhman Special Steels' value of 3.28 is 247.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vardhman Special Steels ranks #446 out of 518 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vardhman Special Steels has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vardhman Special Steels' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vardhman Special Steels ranks #446 out of 518 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Vardhman Special Steels in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95. Vardhman Special Steels' value of 3.28 is 247.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Vardhman Special Steels' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 5.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.38 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Vardhman Special 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 0.95, based on 518 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. Vardhman Special Steels's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.28 is 247.1% 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 Vardhman Special Steels and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vardhman Special Steels's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vardhman Special Steels stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹223.78, compared to a current price of ₹269.65 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.38 and 247.1% above the Steel industry median of 0.95. Vardhman Special Steels' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.28 as of Jul. 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 Vardhman Special Steels (NSE:VSSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vardhman Special Steels stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹269.65 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹223.78. GuruFocus considers Vardhman Special Steels to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:VSSL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.28 (near median its 10-year median of 3.38)
  • GF Value™: ₹223.78 vs. price of ₹269.65 (20.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 247.1% above the Steel median (#446 of 518)

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


Vardhman Special Steels Business Description

Other Exchanges 534392:India
Address Chandigarh Road, Vardhman Premises, Ludhiana, PB, IND, 141 010
Vardhman Special Steels Ltd is engaged in manufacturing steel bars and rods. The company caters to diverse requirements of hot-rolled bars for Engineering, Automotive, Tractor, Bearing and Allied Industries. Its products include Carbon steel, Carbon manganese steel, Chrome steel, Chrome manganese steel, Chrome moly steel, Boron steel, Vanadium steel, and Ball bearing steel. The company manufactures products using techniques such as Steel melting, Rolling Mill, Heat treatment and Bright bar shop. It generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of black bars. The company's operations are mainly located within India and also has a presence outside India.
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