VLPNF (voestalpine AG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.84 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 149% Above Median

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What is voestalpine AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

voestalpine AG VLPNF 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates VLPNF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.74. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Steel companies, voestalpine AG ranks worse than 53.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), voestalpine AG's current share price is $47.95. voestalpine AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.12. voestalpine AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.84.

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: 0.74   Max: 1.72
Current: 1

During the past years, voestalpine AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.72. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.74.

VLPNF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
53.85% of 507 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs VLPNF: 1.00

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 Mar. 2026 was $51.113. 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 $26.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 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
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 0.52 0.54 0.69 0.85 0.84

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
=47.95/26.12
=1.84

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, voestalpine AG'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)
=51.113/142.1600*142.1600
=51.113

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 142.1600.

voestalpine AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 35.562 101.092 50.009
201609 34.974 101.192 49.134
201612 33.705 102.092 46.933
201703 35.740 102.592 49.525
201706 38.621 102.991 53.309
201709 40.720 103.591 55.881
201712 41.174 104.291 56.124
201803 44.656 104.491 60.754
201806 43.691 105.091 59.102
201809 42.324 105.691 56.928
201812 40.754 106.291 54.507
201903 41.420 106.391 55.345
201906 41.442 106.791 55.167
201909 36.010 106.991 47.847
201912 34.921 108.091 45.928
202003 33.908 108.024 44.623
202006 33.908 107.915 44.668
202009 33.915 108.348 44.499
202012 35.969 109.321 46.774
202103 36.841 110.186 47.532
202106 39.445 110.943 50.544
202109 39.217 111.916 49.815
202112 39.003 113.971 48.650
202203 42.154 117.647 50.937
202206 44.478 120.567 52.444
202209 40.833 123.811 46.885
202212 44.228 125.541 50.083
202303 46.174 128.460 51.098
202306 48.285 130.191 52.724
202309 47.017 131.272 50.917
202312 47.662 132.570 51.110
202403 45.573 133.759 48.435
202406 45.974 134.083 48.743
202409 46.500 133.651 49.461
202412 44.095 135.273 46.340
202503 45.556 137.760 47.011
202506 49.004 138.517 50.293
202509 50.006 138.950 51.161
202512 50.449 140.350 51.100
202603 51.113 142.160 51.113

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 1.84 mean?
voestalpine AG (VLPNF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.84 as of Aug. 01, 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 149% above median its historical median of 0.74. 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 #273 out of 507 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is voestalpine AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
voestalpine AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.84 is 149% above median its 10-year median of 0.74. 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 0.91. voestalpine AG's value of 1.84 is 102.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, voestalpine AG ranks #273 out of 507 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 #273 out of 507 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 0.91. voestalpine AG's value of 1.84 is 102.2% 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 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.91, 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 0.91, based on 507 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 1.84 is 102.2% 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 0.91 — 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 1.84, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 0.74. 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 1.84. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.74, compared to a current price of $47.95 — trading 93.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.84, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 102.2% above the Steel industry median of 0.91. voestalpine AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 1.84 as of Aug. 01, 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 93.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.74.

Key valuation signals for VLPNF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.84 (149% above median its 10-year median of 0.74)
  • GF Value™: $24.74 vs. price of $47.95 (93.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 102.2% above the Steel median (#273 of 507)

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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