Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.67 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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SHSE:600019 Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd SHSE:600019
71 GF Score
Price ¥5.84
GF Value ¥6.49
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co SHSE:600019 +1.74% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.67 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.82. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600019 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥6.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 477 Steel companies, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co ranks better than 60.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-18), Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's current share price is ¥5.84. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥8.76. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.67.

The historical rank and industry rank for Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600019' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 0.82   Max: 1.57
Current: 0.66

During the past years, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.57. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.82.

SHSE:600019's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.59% of 477 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.86 vs SHSE:600019: 0.66

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.

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥9.564. 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 ¥8.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Baoshan Iron & Steel Co  (SHSE:600019) 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.


Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baoshan Iron & Steel 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.

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.89 0.67 0.71 0.83 0.86

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co 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 0.85 0.77 0.82 0.86 0.73

SHSE:600019 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Baoshan Iron & Steel 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.


Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Baoshan Iron & Steel 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.

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.84/8.76
=0.67

* 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.

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co'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)
=9.564/116.3033*116.3033
=9.564

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.022 101.400 8.054
201609 7.167 102.400 8.140
201612 9.105 102.600 10.321
201703 6.955 103.200 7.838
201706 6.851 103.100 7.728
201709 7.106 104.100 7.939
201712 7.440 104.500 8.280
201803 7.603 105.300 8.397
201806 7.403 104.900 8.208
201809 7.676 106.600 8.375
201812 7.921 106.500 8.650
201903 8.038 107.700 8.680
201906 7.697 107.700 8.312
201909 7.840 109.800 8.304
201912 7.990 111.200 8.357
202003 8.057 112.300 8.344
202006 7.920 110.400 8.343
202009 8.093 111.700 8.427
202012 8.292 111.500 8.649
202103 8.518 112.662 8.793
202106 8.573 111.769 8.921
202109 8.516 112.215 8.826
202112 8.574 113.108 8.816
202203 8.746 114.335 8.897
202206 8.691 114.558 8.823
202209 8.789 115.339 8.863
202212 8.740 115.116 8.830
202303 8.828 115.116 8.919
202306 8.859 114.558 8.994
202309 8.976 115.339 9.051
202312 9.056 114.781 9.176
202403 9.122 115.227 9.207
202406 9.053 114.781 9.173
202409 9.053 115.785 9.094
202412 9.122 114.893 9.234
202503 9.272 115.116 9.368
202506 9.299 114.907 9.412
202509 9.377 115.471 9.445
202512 9.465 115.832 9.503
202603 9.564 116.303 9.564

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 0.67 mean?
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.67 as of Aug. 18, 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 Baoshan Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.82. Over the past decade, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co ranks #188 out of 477 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.67 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.57. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's value of 0.67 is 22.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co ranks #188 out of 477 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co ranks #188 out of 477 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Baoshan Iron & Steel Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's value of 0.67 is 22.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.82 vs. the industry median of 0.86, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co has consistently been below 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 0.86, based on 477 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. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.67 is 22.1% below 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 Baoshan Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.67, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baoshan Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.49, compared to a current price of ¥5.84 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.67, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.82 and 22.1% below the Steel industry median of 0.86. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.67 as of Aug. 18, 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 Baoshan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600019) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥5.84 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.49. GuruFocus considers Baoshan Iron & Steel Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600019:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.67 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.82)
  • GF Value™: ¥6.49 vs. price of ¥5.84 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.1% below the Steel median (#188 of 477)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600019 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Business Description

Address No. 885, Fujin Road, Baosteel Command Center, Baoshan District, Shanghai, CHN, 201999
Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd manufactures and markets iron and steel products. The company operates through three segments. The Steel Manufacturing segment consists of multiple units involved in the production of various steel products. The Processing and Distribution segment comprises trading entities, including Baosteel International and its overseas affiliates. The Others segment includes operations related to information technology, the carbon industry, and other ancillary businesses. The company's core product offerings include cold-rolled and hot-rolled carbon steel coils, steel pipes, long products, thick plates, and other steel-related items.
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