Hudbay Minerals (TSX:HBM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.37 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 343% Above Median

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TSX:HBM Hudbay Minerals Inc TSX:HBM
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Price C$36.99
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What is Hudbay Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hudbay Minerals TSX:HBM +0.41% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.37 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 343% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates TSX:HBM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of C$14.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,524 Metals & Mining companies, Hudbay Minerals ranks worse than 68.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-15), Hudbay Minerals's current share price is C$36.99. Hudbay Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$10.97. Hudbay Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.37.

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

TSX:HBM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.76   Max: 3.73
Current: 3.37

During the past years, Hudbay Minerals's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.73. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.76.

TSX:HBM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
68.64% of 1524 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.535 vs TSX:HBM: 3.37

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.

Hudbay Minerals's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$15.158. 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 C$10.97 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Hudbay Minerals  (TSX:HBM) 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.


Hudbay Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hudbay Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hudbay Minerals'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.

Hudbay Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hudbay Minerals 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 0.84 0.62 0.66 1.08 2.55

Hudbay Minerals 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 1.34 1.97 2.55 2.70 3.05

TSX:HBM vs SCCO, FCX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Hudbay Minerals'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.


Hudbay Minerals Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hudbay Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hudbay Minerals 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.

Hudbay Minerals's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=36.99/10.97
=3.37

* 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.

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

For example, Hudbay Minerals'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)
=15.158/133.5265*133.5265
=15.158

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Hudbay Minerals Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.974 101.765 13.087
201612 9.895 101.449 13.024
201703 9.946 102.634 12.940
201706 10.054 103.029 13.030
201709 9.623 103.345 12.433
201712 10.324 103.345 13.339
201803 10.619 105.004 13.503
201806 10.892 105.557 13.778
201809 10.951 105.636 13.842
201812 11.205 105.399 14.195
201903 11.059 106.979 13.803
201906 10.837 107.690 13.437
201909 9.414 107.611 11.681
201912 9.315 107.769 11.541
202003 9.501 107.927 11.755
202006 8.850 108.401 10.901
202009 8.530 108.164 10.530
202012 8.333 108.559 10.249
202103 7.982 110.298 9.663
202106 7.752 111.720 9.265
202109 7.220 112.905 8.539
202112 7.230 113.774 8.485
202203 7.551 117.646 8.570
202206 7.828 120.806 8.652
202209 8.001 120.648 8.855
202212 8.149 120.964 8.995
202303 8.221 122.702 8.946
202306 7.682 124.203 8.259
202309 7.930 125.230 8.455
202312 8.021 125.072 8.563
202403 8.128 126.258 8.596
202406 8.644 127.522 9.051
202409 8.733 127.285 9.161
202412 9.211 127.364 9.657
202503 9.643 129.181 9.967
202506 9.891 129.892 10.168
202509 10.758 130.287 11.025
202512 11.232 130.366 11.504
202603 12.205 132.262 12.322
202606 15.158 133.527 15.158

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 3.37 mean?
Hudbay Minerals (TSX:HBM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.37 as of Aug. 15, 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 Hudbay Minerals and its competitors. This is 343% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Hudbay Minerals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Hudbay Minerals ranks #1046 out of 1524 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is Hudbay Minerals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hudbay Minerals' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.37 is 343% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 3.73. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Hudbay Minerals' value of 3.37 is 119.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hudbay Minerals ranks #1046 out of 1524 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hudbay Minerals has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudbay Minerals' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hudbay Minerals ranks #1046 out of 1524 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hudbay Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Hudbay Minerals' value of 3.37 is 119.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hudbay Minerals' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 3.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Hudbay Minerals 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.54, based on 1,524 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. Hudbay Minerals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.37 is 119.5% 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 Hudbay Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudbay Minerals's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.37, which is 343% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudbay Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudbay Minerals (TSX:HBM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$14.76, compared to a current price of C$36.99 — trading 150.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.37, which is 343% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 119.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.54. Hudbay Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Hudbay Minerals (TSX:HBM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.37 as of Aug. 15, 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 Hudbay Minerals (TSX:HBM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudbay Minerals stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$36.99 is trading 150.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$14.76. GuruFocus considers Hudbay Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:HBM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.37 (343% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
  • GF Value™: C$14.76 vs. price of C$36.99 (150.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 119.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#1046 of 1524)

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


Hudbay Minerals Business Description

Address 25 York Street, Suite 800, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2V5
Hudbay Minerals Inc is a copper-focused critical minerals company with three long-life operations and a pipeline of copper growth projects in Canada, Peru, and the United States. Its operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada), and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the company, which is complemented by gold, zinc, silver, and molybdenum production. Hudbay's growth pipeline includes the Copper World project and the Mason project in the USA, and the Llaguen project in Peru. The company's reportable segments are: Peru, which generates the maximum revenue, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Arizona. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from China and Canada.
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