SSAAY (SSAB AB (publ)) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 83% Above Median

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What is SSAB AB (publ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SSAB AB (publ) SSAAY 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates SSAAY with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 517 Steel companies, SSAB AB (publ) ranks worse than 63.25% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), SSAB AB (publ)'s current share price is $5.218. SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.80. SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.37.

The historical rank and industry rank for SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SSAAY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.75   Max: 1.38
Current: 1.37

During the past years, SSAB AB (publ)'s highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.38. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.75.

SSAAY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
63.25% of 517 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.93 vs SSAAY: 1.37

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.

SSAB AB (publ)'s adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.773. 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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SSAB AB (publ)  (OTCPK:SSAAY) 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.


SSAB AB (publ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SSAB AB (publ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SSAB AB (publ)'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.

SSAB AB (publ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SSAB AB (publ) 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 0.83 0.80 1.04 0.61 0.97

SSAB AB (publ) 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 0.78 0.77 0.97 1.01

SSAAY vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, SSAB AB (publ)'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.


SSAB AB (publ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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SSAB AB (publ) 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.

SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.218/3.80
=1.37

* 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.

SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, SSAB AB (publ)'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)
=3.773/133.5600*133.5600
=3.773

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 133.5600.

SSAB AB (publ) Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.941 101.019 3.888
201609 2.941 101.138 3.884
201612 2.789 102.022 3.651
201703 2.884 102.022 3.776
201706 2.945 102.752 3.828
201709 3.183 103.279 4.116
201712 3.079 103.793 3.962
201803 3.255 103.962 4.182
201806 3.210 104.875 4.088
201809 3.178 105.679 4.016
201812 3.196 105.912 4.030
201903 3.245 105.886 4.093
201906 3.195 106.742 3.998
201909 3.219 107.214 4.010
201912 3.105 107.766 3.848
202003 3.179 106.563 3.984
202006 3.136 107.498 3.896
202009 3.179 107.635 3.945
202012 3.134 108.296 3.865
202103 3.314 108.360 4.085
202106 3.492 108.928 4.282
202109 3.731 110.338 4.516
202112 3.925 112.486 4.660
202203 4.135 114.825 4.810
202206 4.447 118.384 5.017
202209 4.582 122.296 5.004
202212 3.140 126.365 3.319
202303 3.263 127.042 3.430
202306 3.052 129.407 3.150
202309 3.089 130.224 3.168
202312 3.271 131.912 3.312
202403 3.438 132.205 3.473
202406 3.268 132.716 3.289
202409 3.327 132.304 3.359
202412 3.241 132.987 3.255
202503 3.381 132.825 3.400
202506 3.521 133.699 3.517
202509 3.644 133.480 3.646
202512 3.659 133.390 3.664
202603 3.773 133.560 3.773

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 1.37 mean?
SSAB AB (publ) (SSAAY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 as of Jul. 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 SSAB AB (publ) and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, SSAB AB (publ) ranks #327 out of 517 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SSAB AB (publ)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 1.38. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93. SSAB AB (publ)'s value of 1.37 is 47.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SSAB AB (publ) ranks #327 out of 517 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SSAB AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SSAB AB (publ)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SSAB AB (publ) ranks #327 out of 517 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SSAB AB (publ) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93. SSAB AB (publ)'s value of 1.37 is 47.3% above this benchmark. Historically, SSAB AB (publ)'s own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 0.93, SSAB AB (publ) 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 0.93, based on 517 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. SSAB AB (publ)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.37 is 47.3% 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 SSAB AB (publ) and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSAB AB (publ)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SSAB AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSAB AB (publ) (SSAAY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.98, compared to a current price of $5.22 — trading 75.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 47.3% above the Steel industry median of 0.93. SSAB AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 SSAB AB (publ) (SSAAY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 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 SSAB AB (publ) (SSAAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSAB AB (publ) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.22 is trading 75.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.98. GuruFocus considers SSAB AB (publ) to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SSAAY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.37 (83% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
  • GF Value™: $2.98 vs. price of $5.22 (75.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.3% above the Steel median (#327 of 517)

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


SSAB AB (publ) Business Description

Address Klarabergsviadukten 70, Building A, 8th floor, Stockholm, SWE, 11164
SSAB AB (publ) is a Swedish steel producer specializing in high-strength and specialty steels for applications across industries like automotive, construction, heavy transport, mining, and energy. The company manufactures quenched and tempered steels, high-strength steels, heavy plates, strip products, and tubular goods through divisions including SSAB Special Steels, SSAB Europe, and SSAB Americas, Tibnor and Ruukki Construction with production sites mainly in Sweden, Finland, and the United States, Europe and rest of the world.
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