Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600581) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.29 (As of Aug. 14, 2026) — 34% Below Median

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SHSE:600581 Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co Ltd SHSE:600581
41 GF Score
Price ¥2.29
GF Value ¥3.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co SHSE:600581 -0.43% 41 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600581 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Steel companies, Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co ranks worse than 64.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-14), Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's current share price is ¥2.29. Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥1.77. Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.29.

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

SHSE:600581' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19   Med: 1.96   Max: 5.1
Current: 1.3

During the past years, Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.10. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 1.96.

SHSE:600581's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.83% of 489 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.88 vs SHSE:600581: 1.30

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.

Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ¥-0.337. 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 ¥1.77 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co  (SHSE:600581) 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.


Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xinjiang Ba Yi 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.

Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel 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 1.73 2.45 1.89 1.58 1.17

SHSE:600581 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Xinjiang Ba Yi 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.


Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Xinjiang Ba Yi 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.

Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.29/1.77
=1.29

* 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.

Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel 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)
=-0.337/116.0564*116.0564
=-0.337

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 116.0564.

Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 -0.946 102.400 -1.072
201612 1.434 102.600 1.622
201703 1.613 103.200 1.814
201706 1.698 103.100 1.911
201709 2.001 104.100 2.231
201712 2.179 104.500 2.420
201803 2.273 105.300 2.505
201806 2.318 104.900 2.565
201809 2.554 106.600 2.781
201812 2.636 106.500 2.873
201903 2.511 107.700 2.706
201906 2.720 107.700 2.931
201909 2.795 109.800 2.954
201912 2.707 111.200 2.825
202003 2.585 112.300 2.671
202006 2.753 110.400 2.894
202009 2.904 111.700 3.017
202012 3.427 111.500 3.567
202103 3.063 112.662 3.155
202106 3.766 111.769 3.910
202109 4.390 112.215 4.540
202112 2.784 113.108 2.857
202203 2.536 114.335 2.574
202206 2.662 114.558 2.697
202209 2.371 115.339 2.386
202212 1.887 115.116 1.902
202303 1.590 115.116 1.603
202306 1.406 114.558 1.424
202309 1.441 115.339 1.450
202312 1.155 114.781 1.168
202403 0.892 115.227 0.898
202406 0.690 114.781 0.698
202409 0.233 115.785 0.234
202412 0.035 114.893 0.035
202503 -0.184 115.116 -0.186
202506 -0.384 114.907 -0.388
202509 -0.311 115.471 -0.313
202512 -1.168 115.832 -1.170
202603 -1.373 116.303 -1.370
202606 -0.337 116.056 -0.337

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 1.29 mean?
Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600581) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 as of Aug. 14, 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 Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 5.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co ranks #317 out of 489 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 5.10. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88. Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's value of 1.29 is 46.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co ranks #317 out of 489 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co ranks #317 out of 489 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88. Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's value of 1.29 is 46.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 5.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 0.88, Xinjiang Ba Yi 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 0.88, based on 489 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. Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 is 46.6% 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 Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600581) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.16, compared to a current price of ¥2.29 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 46.6% above the Steel industry median of 0.88. Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600581), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 14, 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 Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600581) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥2.29 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.16. GuruFocus considers Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600581:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.29 (34% below median its 10-year median of 1.96)
  • GF Value™: ¥3.16 vs. price of ¥2.29 (27.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.6% above the Steel median (#317 of 489)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600581 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co Business Description

Address Xingang Road, Toutunhe District, Urumqi, Xinjiang, CHN, 830022
Xinjiang Ba Yi Iron & Steel Co Ltd is a Chinese company operating in the ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing industry. It comprises a set of production processes ranging from mining, mineral separation, sintering and coking to ironmaking, steelmaking, and steel rolling. The company's product folio includes Carbon steel products such as bars, heavy plate, HR steel sheet, wire rod, pipe tubes, Stainless steel products, Special steel products like die steel products, bearing steel, transportation steel, alloys for aviation and aerospace, and other products.
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