Nanjing Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600282) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.28 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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SHSE:600282 Nanjing Iron & Steel Co Ltd SHSE:600282
73 GF Score
Price ¥4.86
GF Value ¥4.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Nanjing Iron & Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nanjing Iron & Steel Co SHSE:600282 -0.82% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600282 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥4.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Steel companies, Nanjing Iron & Steel Co ranks worse than 61.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Nanjing Iron & Steel Co's current share price is ¥4.86. Nanjing Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥3.80. Nanjing Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.28.

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

SHSE:600282' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87   Med: 1.26   Max: 2.41
Current: 1.25

During the past years, Nanjing Iron & Steel Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.41. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.26.

SHSE:600282's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.67% of 514 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.94 vs SHSE:600282: 1.25

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.

Nanjing Iron & Steel Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥4.579. 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 ¥3.80 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Nanjing Iron & Steel Co  (SHSE:600282) 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.


Nanjing Iron & Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nanjing Iron & Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nanjing 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.

Nanjing Iron & Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nanjing 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 1.24 0.99 1.12 1.35 1.41

Nanjing 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 1.30 1.18 1.44 1.41 1.45

SHSE:600282 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Nanjing 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.


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

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

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


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Nanjing 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.86/3.80
=1.28

* 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.

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

For example, Nanjing 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)
=4.579/116.3033*116.3033
=4.579

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

Nanjing Iron & Steel Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.627 101.400 1.866
201609 1.654 102.400 1.879
201612 1.707 102.600 1.935
201703 1.795 103.200 2.023
201706 1.939 103.100 2.187
201709 2.361 104.100 2.638
201712 2.625 104.500 2.921
201803 2.862 105.300 3.161
201806 3.090 104.900 3.426
201809 3.350 106.600 3.655
201812 3.499 106.500 3.821
201903 3.696 107.700 3.991
201906 3.618 107.700 3.907
201909 3.729 109.800 3.950
201912 3.788 111.200 3.962
202003 3.878 112.300 4.016
202006 3.736 110.400 3.936
202009 3.712 111.700 3.865
202012 3.861 111.500 4.027
202103 4.000 112.662 4.129
202106 3.971 111.769 4.132
202109 4.163 112.215 4.315
202112 4.531 113.108 4.659
202203 4.420 114.335 4.496
202206 4.213 114.558 4.277
202209 4.218 115.339 4.253
202212 4.228 115.116 4.272
202303 4.271 115.116 4.315
202306 4.124 114.558 4.187
202309 4.222 115.339 4.257
202312 4.305 114.781 4.362
202403 4.327 115.227 4.367
202406 4.149 114.781 4.204
202409 4.178 115.785 4.197
202412 4.222 114.893 4.274
202503 4.316 115.116 4.361
202506 4.369 114.907 4.422
202509 4.373 115.471 4.405
202512 4.495 115.832 4.513
202603 4.579 116.303 4.579

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 1.28 mean?
Nanjing Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600282) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.28 as of Jul. 25, 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 Nanjing Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, Nanjing Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 2.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Nanjing Iron & Steel Co ranks #317 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Nanjing Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nanjing Iron & Steel Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.28 is near median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 2.41. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Nanjing Iron & Steel Co's value of 1.28 is 36.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nanjing Iron & Steel Co ranks #317 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nanjing Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nanjing Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nanjing Iron & Steel Co ranks #317 out of 514 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Nanjing Iron & Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Nanjing Iron & Steel Co's value of 1.28 is 36.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nanjing Iron & Steel Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 2.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 0.94, Nanjing Iron & Steel 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 0.94, 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. Nanjing Iron & Steel Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.28 is 36.2% 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 Nanjing Iron & Steel Co 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. Nanjing Iron & Steel Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nanjing Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanjing Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600282) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥4.17, compared to a current price of ¥4.86 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 36.2% above the Steel industry median of 0.94. Nanjing Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Nanjing Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600282), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 as of Jul. 25, 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 Nanjing Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600282) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanjing Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥4.86 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥4.17. GuruFocus considers Nanjing Iron & Steel Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600282:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.28 (near median its 10-year median of 1.26)
  • GF Value™: ¥4.17 vs. price of ¥4.86 (16.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.2% above the Steel median (#317 of 514)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600282 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nanjing Iron & Steel Co Business Description

Address No. 8, Xingfu Road, Xiejiadian, Liuhe District, Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, CHN, 210035
Nanjing Iron & Steel Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the business of the production and sale of steel products. The company produces rolls, bars, high-speed wire, strips, and other steel products. The products are used in LNG storage and utilization, shipbuilding and marine engineering, high-speed railway, power steel, automotive steel, bridges, and other industries. The company sells its products in China and other international countries.
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