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Boliden ABOSTO:BOL -0.78%96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.51. GuruFocus rates OSTO:BOL with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of kr411.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,534 Metals & Mining companies, Boliden AB ranks worse than 61.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boliden AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:BOL'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46 Med: 2.51 Max: 3.85
Current: 2.33
During the past years, Boliden AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.85. The lowest was 1.46. And the median was 2.51.
OSTO:BOL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 61.86% of 1534
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.41
vs OSTO:BOL: 2.33
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.
Boliden AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was kr283.341. 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 kr206.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Boliden AB (OSTO:BOL) 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.
Boliden AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Boliden AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boliden AB'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.
Boliden AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Boliden AB'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.
Boliden AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Boliden AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boliden AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Boliden AB 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.
Boliden AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 2.46 mean?
Boliden AB (OSTO:BOL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.46 as of Aug. 07, 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 Boliden AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.51. Over the past decade, Boliden AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 3.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Boliden AB ranks #949 out of 1534 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Boliden AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Boliden AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.46 is near median its 10-year median of 2.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 3.85. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Boliden AB's value of 2.46 is 74.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boliden AB ranks #949 out of 1534 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Boliden AB has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boliden AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Boliden AB ranks #949 out of 1534 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Boliden AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Boliden AB's value of 2.46 is 74.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Boliden AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.46 to 3.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.51 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Boliden AB 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.41, based on 1,534 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. Boliden AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.46 is 74.5% 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 Boliden AB and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Boliden AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boliden AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boliden AB (OSTO:BOL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr411.33, compared to a current price of kr508.20 — trading 23.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.51 and 74.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.41. Boliden AB's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 6 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 Boliden AB (OSTO:BOL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.46 as of Aug. 07, 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 Boliden AB (OSTO:BOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boliden AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr508.20 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr411.33.
GuruFocus considers Boliden AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:BOL:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.46 (near median its 10-year median of 2.51)
GF Value™: kr411.33 vs. price of kr508.20 (23.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#949 of 1534)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:BOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boliden AB operates Mines and smelters in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Ireland. The company processes zinc, copper, gold, silver and other metals and is engaged in exploration, mining, smelting, and metals recycling. The company has two operating segments: the business area smelters and the business area mines. The business area mines division comprises mining areas: Aitik, the Boliden Area, and Garpenberg in Sweden; Kevitsa in Finland; and the Tara mine in Ireland. It includes both underground mines and open-pit mines. The company generates maximum revenue from the Business area Smelters segment.
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