Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co (SHSE:600010) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.88 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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SHSE:600010 Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co Ltd SHSE:600010
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What is Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co SHSE:600010 -1.32% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 1.68. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600010 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥1.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Steel companies, Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co ranks worse than 82.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-31), Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's current share price is ¥2.25. Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥1.20. Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.88.

The historical rank and industry rank for Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600010' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03   Med: 1.68   Max: 3.5
Current: 1.91

During the past years, Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.50. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 1.68.

SHSE:600010's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.41% of 415 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.8 vs SHSE:600010: 1.91

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.

Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥1.159. 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 ¥1.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co  (SHSE:600010) 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.


Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co'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.

Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co 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 1.51 2.00 1.99 2.09 1.86

SHSE:600010 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co'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.


Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co 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.

Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.25/1.20
=1.88

* 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.

Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co'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)
=1.159/116.0564*116.0564
=1.159

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.039 102.400 1.178
201612 1.036 102.600 1.172
201703 1.040 103.200 1.170
201706 1.050 103.100 1.182
201709 1.068 104.100 1.191
201712 1.082 104.500 1.202
201803 1.096 105.300 1.208
201806 1.109 104.900 1.227
201809 1.137 106.600 1.238
201812 1.151 106.500 1.254
201903 1.163 107.700 1.253
201906 1.178 107.700 1.269
201909 1.180 109.800 1.247
201912 1.156 111.200 1.206
202003 1.149 112.300 1.187
202006 1.156 110.400 1.215
202009 1.160 111.700 1.205
202012 1.158 111.500 1.205
202103 1.177 112.662 1.212
202106 1.222 111.769 1.269
202109 1.244 112.215 1.287
202112 1.212 113.108 1.244
202203 1.221 114.335 1.239
202206 1.206 114.558 1.222
202209 1.179 115.339 1.186
202212 1.150 115.116 1.159
202303 1.163 115.116 1.173
202306 1.166 114.558 1.181
202309 1.167 115.339 1.174
202312 1.141 114.781 1.154
202403 1.144 115.227 1.152
202406 1.145 114.781 1.158
202409 1.131 115.785 1.134
202412 1.143 114.893 1.155
202503 1.147 115.116 1.156
202506 1.149 114.907 1.160
202509 1.150 115.471 1.156
202512 1.149 115.832 1.151
202603 1.141 116.303 1.139
202606 1.159 116.056 1.159

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 1.88 mean?
Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co (SHSE:600010) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 as of Aug. 31, 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 Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 1.68. Over the past decade, Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 3.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co ranks #342 out of 415 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 1.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 3.50. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80. Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's value of 1.88 is 135% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co ranks #342 out of 415 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co ranks #342 out of 415 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80. Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's value of 1.88 is 135% above this benchmark. Historically, Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.03 to 3.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co 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 0.80, based on 415 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. Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 is 135% 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 Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co (SHSE:600010) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥1.78, compared to a current price of ¥2.25 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 135% above the Steel industry median of 0.80. Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co (SHSE:600010), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88 as of Aug. 31, 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 Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co (SHSE:600010) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥2.25 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥1.78. GuruFocus considers Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600010:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.88 (12% above median its 10-year median of 1.68)
  • GF Value™: ¥1.78 vs. price of ¥2.25 (26.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 135% above the Steel median (#342 of 415)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co Business Description

Address Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Baotou Steel Information Building, Hexi Industrial Zone, Kun District, Baotou, CHN, 014010
Inner Mongolian Baotou Steel Union Co Ltd is a steel company in China. Its products include hot-rolled sheets, seamless pipes, heavy rails, and others.
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