Aperam (WBO:APAM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.11 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 46% Above Median


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What is Aperam Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Aperam WBO:APAM +4.03% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates WBO:APAM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.63. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 519 Steel companies, Aperam ranks worse than 56.45% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-11), Aperam's current share price is €44.94. Aperam's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €40.54. Aperam's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.11.

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

WBO:APAM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 0.76   Max: 1.27
Current: 1.12

During the past years, Aperam's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.27. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.76.

WBO:APAM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
56.45% of 519 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.94 vs WBO:APAM: 1.12

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.

Aperam's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €44.760. 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 €40.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Aperam  (WBO:APAM) 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.


Aperam Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Aperam Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aperam'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.

Aperam Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Aperam 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 0.00 0.81 0.87 0.65 0.87

Aperam 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 0.76 0.69 0.68 0.87 0.83

WBO:APAM vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Aperam'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.


Aperam Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

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


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Aperam 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=44.94/40.54
=1.11

* 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.

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

For example, Aperam'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)
=44.76/127.1600*127.1600
=44.760

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 127.1600.

Aperam Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 26.135 99.910 33.263
201606 28.501 100.660 36.004
201612 30.268 101.040 38.093
201703 0.000 101.780 0.000
201706 29.388 102.170 36.576
201709 0.000 102.520 0.000
201712 29.772 102.410 36.967
201803 30.136 102.900 37.241
201806 28.637 103.650 35.132
201809 29.090 104.580 35.371
201812 30.099 104.320 36.689
201903 30.277 105.140 36.618
201906 29.864 105.550 35.978
201909 29.942 105.900 35.953
201912 30.245 106.080 36.255
202003 27.877 106.040 33.429
202006 26.323 106.340 31.477
202009 26.026 106.620 31.040
202012 27.536 106.670 32.825
202103 28.062 108.140 32.998
202106 30.539 108.680 35.732
202109 31.913 109.470 37.070
202112 37.802 111.090 43.270
202203 41.406 114.780 45.872
202206 44.118 116.750 48.052
202209 47.254 117.000 51.357
202212 46.894 117.060 50.940
202303 48.127 118.910 51.466
202306 47.835 120.460 50.496
202309 47.073 121.740 49.169
202312 47.641 121.170 49.996
202403 46.810 122.590 48.555
202406 44.776 123.120 46.245
202409 47.006 123.300 48.478
202412 46.397 122.430 48.190
202503 45.982 124.210 47.074
202506 44.059 125.820 44.528
202509 44.151 126.570 44.357
202512 44.165 126.180 44.508
202603 44.760 127.160 44.760

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 1.11 mean?
Aperam (WBO:APAM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 as of Jul. 11, 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 Aperam and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Aperam's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Aperam ranks #293 out of 519 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is Aperam's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Aperam's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 1.27. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Aperam's value of 1.11 is 18.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aperam ranks #293 out of 519 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aperam has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aperam's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Aperam ranks #293 out of 519 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Aperam in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.94. Aperam's value of 1.11 is 18.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Aperam's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.76 vs. the industry median of 0.94, Aperam 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 0.94, based on 519 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. Aperam's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 is 18.1% 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 Aperam 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. Aperam's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aperam stock overvalued right now?
Aperam (WBO:APAM) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.63, compared to a current price of €44.94 — trading 68.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 0.76 and 18.1% above the Steel industry median of 0.94. Aperam's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Aperam (WBO:APAM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Jul. 11, 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 Aperam (WBO:APAM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aperam stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €44.94 is trading 68.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.63.

Key valuation signals for WBO:APAM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.11 (46% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
  • GF Value™: €26.63 vs. price of €44.94 (68.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.1% above the Steel median (#293 of 519)

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


Aperam Business Description

Address 24-26 Boulevard d’Avranches, Luxembourg, LUX, 1160
Aperam SA is a Luxembourg-based stainless and specialty steel producer. The company operates through four segments. Its Stainless and Electrical Steel segment, which generates the majority of revenue, produces a wide range of stainless and electrical steel products for diverse industries. The Services and Solutions segment markets the company's products and provides customized steel transformation services; the Alloys and Specialties segment produces nickel alloys and certain specific stainless steels; and the Recycling & Renewables segment collects, trades, processes, and recycles stainless steel scrap and high-performance alloys. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from the Americas, Asia, and Africa.
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