Visible Gold Mines (TSXV:VGD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.52 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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TSXV:VGD Visible Gold Mines Inc TSXV:VGD
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What is Visible Gold Mines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Visible Gold Mines TSXV:VGD +3.23% 40 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:VGD with a GF Score™ of 40/100. Among 1,542 Metals & Mining companies, Visible Gold Mines ranks better than 73.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Visible Gold Mines's current share price is C$0.16. Visible Gold Mines's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was C$0.31. Visible Gold Mines's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.52.

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

TSXV:VGD' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 0.51
Current: 0.51

During the past years, Visible Gold Mines's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.51. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

TSXV:VGD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
73.87% of 1542 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.395 vs TSXV:VGD: 0.51

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.

Visible Gold Mines's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was C$0.071. 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$0.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Jan. 2026.

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Visible Gold Mines  (TSXV:VGD) 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.


Visible Gold Mines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Visible Gold Mines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Visible Gold Mines'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.

Visible Gold Mines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Visible Gold Mines Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.10 0.07 0.15 0.16 0.19

Visible Gold Mines Quarterly Data
Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26
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 0.18 0.20 0.19 0.37 0.51

TSXV:VGD vs NEM, AU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Visible Gold Mines'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.


Visible Gold Mines Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Visible Gold Mines 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.

Visible Gold Mines's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.16/0.31
=0.52

* 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.

Visible Gold Mines's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Visible Gold Mines's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jan. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jan. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jan. 2026)
=0.071/130.3661*130.3661
=0.071

Current CPI (Jan. 2026) = 130.3661.

Visible Gold Mines Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201604 0.740 101.370 0.952
201607 0.699 101.844 0.895
201610 0.675 102.002 0.863
201701 0.676 102.318 0.861
201704 0.666 103.029 0.843
201707 0.647 103.029 0.819
201710 0.639 103.424 0.805
201801 0.539 104.056 0.675
201804 0.532 105.320 0.659
201807 0.517 106.110 0.635
201810 0.511 105.952 0.629
201901 0.504 105.557 0.622
201904 0.375 107.453 0.455
201907 0.223 108.243 0.269
201910 0.213 107.927 0.257
202001 0.209 108.085 0.252
202004 0.205 107.216 0.249
202007 0.182 108.401 0.219
202010 0.174 108.638 0.209
202101 0.170 109.192 0.203
202104 0.168 110.851 0.198
202107 0.161 112.431 0.187
202110 0.158 113.695 0.181
202201 0.154 114.801 0.175
202204 0.152 118.357 0.167
202207 0.040 120.964 0.043
202210 0.042 121.517 0.045
202301 0.038 121.596 0.041
202304 0.036 123.571 0.038
202307 0.015 124.914 0.016
202310 0.016 125.310 0.017
202401 0.011 125.072 0.011
202404 0.009 126.890 0.009
202407 -0.005 128.075 -0.005
202410 -0.008 127.838 -0.008
202501 -0.007 127.443 -0.007
202504 -0.013 129.102 -0.013
202507 -0.014 130.290 -0.014
202510 0.052 130.603 0.052
202601 0.071 130.366 0.071

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 0.52 mean?
Visible Gold Mines (TSXV:VGD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.52 as of Jul. 22, 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 Visible Gold Mines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Visible Gold Mines ranks #403 out of 1542 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Visible Gold Mines' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Visible Gold Mines' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Visible Gold Mines' value of 0.52 is 62.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Visible Gold Mines ranks #403 out of 1542 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Visible Gold Mines has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Visible Gold Mines' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Visible Gold Mines ranks #403 out of 1542 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Visible Gold Mines in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Visible Gold Mines' value of 0.52 is 62.7% below this benchmark. 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 1.40, based on 1,542 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. Visible Gold Mines's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.52 is 62.7% below 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 Visible Gold Mines and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Visible Gold Mines's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Visible Gold Mines stock overvalued right now?
Visible Gold Mines (TSXV:VGD) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.52. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52 and 62.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.40. Visible Gold Mines' overall GF Score™ is 40/100. 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 Visible Gold Mines (TSXV:VGD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.52 as of Jul. 22, 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.

Visible Gold Mines Business Description

Other Exchanges VGMIF:USA3V41:Germany
Address 147 Avenue Quebec (porte arriere), Rouyn-Noranda, QC, CAN, J9X 6M8
Visible Gold Mines Inc is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties with prospects for hosting gold mineral deposits in Canada. The company has a single reporting segment, being the exploration and evaluation of mineral resources. Its projects include the Cadillac Break, Lucky Break, Silidor, Stadacona, Wasa Creek, and Wasa East projects, and a minority interest in the Capricorn project, all located along the Cadillac-Larder Lake near the town of Rouyn-Noranda in the province of Quebec, Canada. Its Lithium James Bay projects include Megali, Carli, and Natali.
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