VLPNF (voestalpine AG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.94 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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What is voestalpine AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

voestalpine AG VLPNF 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.75. GuruFocus rates VLPNF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.02. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Steel companies, voestalpine AG ranks worse than 58.25% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), voestalpine AG's current share price is $47.95. voestalpine AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $50.95. voestalpine AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.94.

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

VLPNF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 0.75   Max: 1.72
Current: 0.98

During the past years, voestalpine AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.72. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.75.

VLPNF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
58.25% of 412 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.81 vs VLPNF: 0.98

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.

voestalpine AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $53.551. 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 $50.95 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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voestalpine AG  (OTCPK:VLPNF) 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.


voestalpine AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


voestalpine AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for voestalpine AG'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.

voestalpine AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

voestalpine AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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voestalpine AG 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 0.45 0.45 0.44 0.43 0.94

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

For the Steel subindustry, voestalpine AG'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.


voestalpine AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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voestalpine AG 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.

voestalpine AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=47.95/50.953
=0.94

* 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.

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

For example, voestalpine AG'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)
=53.551/142.7100*142.7100
=53.551

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 142.7100.

voestalpine AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 32.847 101.192 46.324
201612 31.956 102.092 44.670
201703 33.741 102.592 46.935
201706 37.019 102.991 51.295
201709 38.123 103.591 52.519
201712 39.537 104.291 54.102
201803 42.244 104.491 57.695
201806 41.488 105.091 56.339
201809 39.874 105.691 53.840
201812 38.771 106.291 52.055
201903 39.071 106.391 52.409
201906 39.641 106.791 52.974
201909 36.609 106.991 48.831
201912 35.798 108.091 47.263
202003 34.511 108.024 45.592
202006 34.710 107.915 45.901
202009 34.621 108.348 45.601
202012 37.088 109.321 48.415
202103 37.196 110.186 48.175
202106 39.664 110.943 51.021
202109 39.455 111.916 50.311
202112 40.138 113.971 50.259
202203 44.060 117.647 53.446
202206 44.914 120.567 53.163
202209 41.338 123.811 47.648
202212 45.791 125.541 52.053
202303 48.369 128.460 53.734
202306 50.344 130.191 55.185
202309 48.319 131.272 52.529
202312 50.149 132.570 53.985
202403 47.241 133.759 50.402
202406 47.264 134.083 50.305
202409 48.341 133.651 51.618
202412 45.095 135.273 47.574
202503 47.030 137.760 48.720
202506 51.471 138.517 53.029
202509 51.610 138.950 53.007
202512 52.153 140.350 53.030
202603 52.422 142.160 52.625
202606 53.551 142.710 53.551

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 0.94 mean?
voestalpine AG (VLPNF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.94 as of Sep. 16, 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 voestalpine AG and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.75. Over the past decade, voestalpine AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.72. According to the industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #240 out of 412 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is voestalpine AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
voestalpine AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.94 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 1.72. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. voestalpine AG's value of 0.94 is 16% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #240 out of 412 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, voestalpine AG has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does voestalpine AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #240 out of 412 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places voestalpine AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81. voestalpine AG's value of 0.94 is 16% above this benchmark. Historically, voestalpine AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.75 vs. the industry median of 0.81, voestalpine AG 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 0.81, based on 412 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. voestalpine AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.94 is 16% 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 voestalpine AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. voestalpine AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is voestalpine AG stock overvalued right now?
voestalpine AG (VLPNF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.94. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.02, compared to a current price of $47.95 — trading 91.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.75 and 16% above the Steel industry median of 0.81. voestalpine AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 voestalpine AG (VLPNF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Sep. 16, 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 voestalpine AG (VLPNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, voestalpine AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $47.95 is trading 91.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.02.

Key valuation signals for VLPNF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.94 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.75)
  • GF Value™: $25.02 vs. price of $47.95 (91.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16% above the Steel median (#240 of 412)

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


voestalpine AG Business Description

Address Voestalpine-Strasse 1, Linz, AUT, 4020
voestalpine AG is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and development of steel products. Its divisions are: Steel Division, which generates maximum revenue and is involved in the production of steel products and the casting of large turbines. High-Performance Metals Division provides metals for the automotive, consumer goods, power generation, energy, and aviation sectors. The Metal Engineering Division produces rails, turnout systems, track-based monitoring systems, specially treated wire, and others. Metal Forming Division provides customized special and precision sections, as well as solutions for systems in the construction, cab construction for commercial vehicles, and aviation sectors, and Holding & Group Services. It generates its maximum revenue from the European Union.
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