Ternium (STU:T5Z) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.03 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — Near Median

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STU:T5Z Ternium SA STU:T5Z
77 GF Score
Price €46.20
GF Value €31.88
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ternium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ternium STU:T5Z -1.28% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates STU:T5Z with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 471 Steel companies, Ternium ranks worse than 56.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Ternium's current share price is €46.20. Ternium's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €44.73. Ternium's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ternium's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:T5Z' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 0.95   Max: 1.85
Current: 1.05

During the past years, Ternium's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.85. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 0.95.

STU:T5Z's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
56.05% of 471 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.86 vs STU:T5Z: 1.05

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.

Ternium's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €54.384. 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 €44.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ternium  (STU:T5Z) 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.


Ternium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ternium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ternium'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.

Ternium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ternium 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 1.37 0.85 1.05 0.67 0.79

Ternium 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 0.65 0.73 0.79 0.81 0.84

STU:T5Z vs CLF, WS, NWPX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Ternium'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.


Ternium Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ternium's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Ternium 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.

Ternium's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=46.20/44.73
=1.03

* 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.

Ternium's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Ternium'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)
=54.384/128.6000*128.6000
=54.384

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 128.6000.

Ternium Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 19.565 100.750 24.973
201612 21.206 101.040 26.990
201703 22.305 101.780 28.183
201706 21.439 102.170 26.985
201709 20.891 102.520 26.205
201712 21.567 102.410 27.082
201803 22.060 102.900 27.570
201806 22.926 103.650 28.445
201809 25.930 104.580 31.886
201812 28.627 104.320 35.290
201903 29.692 105.140 36.317
201906 29.891 105.550 36.419
201909 30.233 105.900 36.714
201912 30.312 106.080 36.747
202003 29.965 106.040 36.340
202006 29.621 106.340 35.822
202009 28.916 106.620 34.877
202012 30.509 106.670 36.781
202103 33.553 108.140 39.901
202106 36.148 108.680 42.774
202109 42.019 109.470 49.362
202112 47.494 111.090 54.980
202203 52.802 114.780 59.160
202206 56.749 116.750 62.509
202209 61.225 117.000 67.295
202212 56.964 117.060 62.580
202303 58.188 118.910 62.930
202306 58.239 120.460 62.174
202309 59.362 121.740 62.707
202312 58.010 121.170 61.567
202403 61.061 122.590 64.055
202406 56.227 123.120 58.730
202409 54.805 123.300 57.161
202412 58.223 122.430 61.157
202503 57.053 124.210 59.069
202506 53.017 125.820 54.188
202509 51.976 126.570 52.810
202512 51.961 126.180 52.958
202603 53.744 127.160 54.353
202606 54.384 128.600 54.384

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 1.03 mean?
Ternium (STU:T5Z) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 as of Aug. 19, 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 Ternium and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Ternium's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Ternium ranks #264 out of 471 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Ternium's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ternium's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 is near median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 1.85. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. Ternium's value of 1.03 is 19.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ternium ranks #264 out of 471 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ternium has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ternium's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CLF and WS?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ternium ranks #264 out of 471 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ternium in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. Ternium's value of 1.03 is 19.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Ternium's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 1.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 0.86, Ternium 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 0.86, based on 471 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. Ternium's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 is 19.8% 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 Ternium 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. Ternium's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ternium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ternium (STU:T5Z) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.88, compared to a current price of €46.20 — trading 44.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 19.8% above the Steel industry median of 0.86. Ternium's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 11 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 Ternium (STU:T5Z), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 as of Aug. 19, 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 Ternium (STU:T5Z) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ternium stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €46.20 is trading 44.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €31.88. GuruFocus considers Ternium to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:T5Z:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.03 (near median its 10-year median of 0.95)
  • GF Value™: €31.88 vs. price of €46.20 (44.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.8% above the Steel median (#264 of 471)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:T5Z stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ternium Business Description

Address 26 Boulevard Royal, 4th Floor, Luxembourg, LUX, 2449
Ternium SA is a flat steel producer operating in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, the southern United States, and Central America. It produces finished and semi-finished steel products and iron ore, which are sold either directly to steel manufacturers and steel processors or end-users. The company operates in two segments: Steel and Mining. In its Steel segment, the company produces slabs, billets & round bars, hot-rolled coils & sheets, bars & stirrups, wire rods, steel pipes, and other products. The Mining segment sells iron ore as concentrates (fines) and pellets. The vast majority of its revenue comes from the Steel segment and geographically from Mexico.
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