Canaf Investments (TSXV:CAF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.97 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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TSXV:CAF Canaf Investments Inc TSXV:CAF
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Price C$0.32
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What is Canaf Investments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Canaf Investments TSXV:CAF +1.61% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates TSXV:CAF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 494 Steel companies, Canaf Investments ranks worse than 77.13% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Canaf Investments's current share price is C$0.315. Canaf Investments's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was C$0.16. Canaf Investments's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.97.

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

TSXV:CAF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7   Med: 1.86   Max: 4.17
Current: 1.92

During the past years, Canaf Investments's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.17. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.86.

TSXV:CAF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.13% of 494 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.915 vs TSXV:CAF: 1.92

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.

Canaf Investments's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$0.333. 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$0.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Canaf Investments  (TSXV:CAF) 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.


Canaf Investments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Canaf Investments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canaf Investments'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.

Canaf Investments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Canaf Investments Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.80 1.14 1.69 2.48 2.14

Canaf Investments Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 2.28 2.85 2.14 2.27 1.98

TSXV:CAF vs HCC, AMR, SXC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Coking Coal subindustry, Canaf Investments'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.


Canaf Investments Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Canaf Investments 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.

Canaf Investments's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.315/0.16
=1.97

* 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.

Canaf Investments's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Canaf Investments's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=0.333/132.7364*132.7364
=0.333

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 132.7364.

Canaf Investments Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 0.035 101.844 0.046
201610 0.042 102.002 0.055
201701 0.046 102.318 0.060
201704 0.055 103.029 0.071
201707 0.055 103.029 0.071
201710 0.052 103.424 0.067
201801 0.064 104.056 0.082
201804 0.070 105.320 0.088
201807 0.070 106.110 0.088
201810 0.097 105.952 0.122
201901 0.112 105.557 0.141
201904 0.107 107.453 0.132
201907 0.110 108.243 0.135
201910 0.106 107.927 0.130
202001 0.110 108.085 0.135
202004 0.097 107.216 0.120
202007 0.113 108.401 0.138
202010 0.119 108.638 0.145
202101 0.126 109.192 0.153
202104 0.132 110.851 0.158
202107 0.140 112.431 0.165
202110 0.136 113.695 0.159
202201 0.140 114.801 0.162
202204 0.139 118.357 0.156
202207 0.142 120.964 0.156
202210 0.145 121.517 0.158
202301 0.159 121.596 0.174
202304 0.161 123.571 0.173
202307 0.172 124.914 0.183
202310 0.192 125.310 0.203
202401 0.195 125.072 0.207
202404 0.213 126.890 0.223
202407 0.229 128.075 0.237
202410 0.252 127.838 0.262
202501 0.262 127.443 0.273
202504 0.259 129.102 0.266
202507 0.282 130.290 0.287
202510 0.311 130.603 0.316
202601 0.336 130.366 0.342
202604 0.333 132.736 0.333

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 1.97 mean?
Canaf Investments (TSXV:CAF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.97 as of Aug. 13, 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 Canaf Investments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, Canaf Investments' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 4.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Canaf Investments ranks #381 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Canaf Investments' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Canaf Investments' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.97 is near median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 4.17. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92. Canaf Investments' value of 1.97 is 115.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canaf Investments ranks #381 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canaf Investments has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canaf Investments' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HCC and AMR?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Canaf Investments ranks #381 out of 494 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Canaf Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92. Canaf Investments' value of 1.97 is 115.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Canaf Investments' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 4.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 0.92, Canaf Investments 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 0.92, based on 494 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. Canaf Investments's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.97 is 115.3% 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 Canaf Investments and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canaf Investments's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canaf Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canaf Investments (TSXV:CAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.23, compared to a current price of C$0.32 — trading 37% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 115.3% above the Steel industry median of 0.92. Canaf Investments' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Canaf Investments (TSXV:CAF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.97 as of Aug. 13, 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 Canaf Investments (TSXV:CAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canaf Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$0.32 is trading 37% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.23. GuruFocus considers Canaf Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSXV:CAF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.97 (near median its 10-year median of 1.86)
  • GF Value™: C$0.23 vs. price of C$0.32 (37% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 115.3% above the Steel median (#381 of 494)

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


Canaf Investments Business Description

Other Exchanges CAFZF:USA
Address 1111 Melville Street, Suite 1100, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 3V6
Canaf Investments Inc is a Canadian company that owns and operates a coal processing plant in South Africa that processes coal and coal products into calcine, a coke substitute with high carbon content. The company, through its subsidiaries, produces calcined anthracite used in the manufacturing process of steel and manganese. The company operates in two reportable segments: head office operations in Canada and the coal processing business in South Africa, out of which the majority of revenue comes from South Africa.
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