VLOWY (Vallourec) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.55 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 267% Above Median

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VLOWY Vallourec SA VLOWY
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Price $5.04
GF Value $3.09
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What is Vallourec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Vallourec VLOWY +2.23% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.55 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 267% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates VLOWY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Steel companies, Vallourec ranks better than 68.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Vallourec's current share price is $5.04. Vallourec's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.19. Vallourec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.55.

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

VLOWY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.15   Max: 0.69
Current: 0.56

During the past years, Vallourec's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.69. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.15.

VLOWY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
68.87% of 514 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.94 vs VLOWY: 0.56

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.

Vallourec's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.814. 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 $9.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Vallourec  (OTCPK:VLOWY) 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.


Vallourec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Vallourec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vallourec'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.

Vallourec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Vallourec 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 0.06 0.10 0.15 0.26 0.39

Vallourec 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 0.31 0.31 0.36 0.39 0.57

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

For the Steel subindustry, Vallourec'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.


Vallourec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Vallourec 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.04/9.19
=0.55

* 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.

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

For example, Vallourec'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)
=2.814/122.4200*122.4200
=2.814

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 122.4200.

Vallourec Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 23.540 100.630 28.637
201609 21.925 100.340 26.750
201612 21.338 100.650 25.953
201703 20.972 101.170 25.377
201706 19.482 101.320 23.539
201709 19.215 101.330 23.214
201712 17.324 101.850 20.823
201803 16.316 102.750 19.439
201806 13.975 103.370 16.550
201809 13.072 103.560 15.453
201812 12.369 103.470 14.634
201903 11.993 103.890 14.132
201906 11.355 104.580 13.292
201909 10.563 104.500 12.374
201912 9.845 104.980 11.481
202003 7.747 104.590 9.068
202006 3.814 104.790 4.456
202009 2.686 104.550 3.145
202012 -1.373 104.960 -1.601
202103 -1.436 105.750 -1.662
202106 1.686 106.340 1.941
202109 1.692 106.810 1.939
202112 1.742 107.850 1.977
202203 1.916 110.490 2.123
202206 1.503 112.550 1.635
202209 1.529 112.740 1.660
202212 1.503 114.160 1.612
202303 1.675 116.790 1.756
202306 1.864 117.650 1.940
202309 1.975 118.260 2.044
202312 2.047 118.390 2.117
202403 2.183 119.470 2.237
202406 2.165 120.200 2.205
202409 2.220 119.560 2.273
202412 2.249 119.950 2.295
202503 2.381 120.380 2.421
202506 2.059 121.360 2.077
202509 2.257 120.950 2.284
202512 2.306 120.900 2.335
202603 2.814 122.420 2.814

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 0.55 mean?
Vallourec (VLOWY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.55 as of Jul. 23, 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 Vallourec and its competitors. This is 267% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Vallourec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #160 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Vallourec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Vallourec's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.55 is 267% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.69. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Vallourec's value of 0.55 is 41.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #160 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vallourec has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vallourec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #160 out of 514 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Vallourec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Vallourec's value of 0.55 is 41.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Vallourec's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.94, Vallourec has consistently been below 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 0.94, based on 514 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. Vallourec's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.55 is 41.5% 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 Vallourec and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vallourec's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.55, which is 267% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vallourec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vallourec (VLOWY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.09, compared to a current price of $5.04 — trading 63.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.55, which is 267% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 41.5% below the Steel industry median of 0.94. Vallourec's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Vallourec (VLOWY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.55 as of Jul. 23, 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 Vallourec (VLOWY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vallourec stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.04 is trading 63.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.09. GuruFocus considers Vallourec to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VLOWY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.55 (267% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
  • GF Value™: $3.09 vs. price of $5.04 (63.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.5% below the Steel median (#160 of 514)

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


Vallourec Business Description

Address 12 Rue de la Verrerie, Meudon, FRA, 92190
Vallourec SA is a world leader in premium tubular solutions for the energy markets and for demanding industrial applications such as oil & gas wells in harsh environments, new generation power plants, challenging architectural projects, and high-performance mechanical equipment. Its pioneering spirit and cutting-edge R&D open new technological frontiers. With close to around 13,000 dedicated and passionate employees in more than 20 countries, it works hand- in-hand with its customers to offer more than just tubes: Vallourec delivers safe, competitive, and smart tubular solutions to make every project possible.
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