ZKIN (ZK International Group Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.10 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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ZKIN ZK International Group Co Ltd ZKIN
58 GF Score
Price $1.29
GF Value $1.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is ZK International Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ZK International Group Co ZKIN +3.12% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.10 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates ZKIN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Steel companies, ZK International Group Co ranks better than 97.44% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), ZK International Group Co's current share price is $1.289. ZK International Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was $13.02. ZK International Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.10.

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

ZKIN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07   Med: 0.15   Max: 0.44
Current: 0.1

During the past 11 years, ZK International Group Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.44. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.15.

ZKIN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
97.44% of 507 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs ZKIN: 0.10

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.

ZK International Group Co's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was $3.705. 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 $13.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep25.

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ZK International Group Co  (NAS:ZKIN) 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.


ZK International Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ZK International Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZK International Group Co'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.

ZK International Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ZK International Group Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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ZK International Group Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep15 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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ZKIN vs HLP, LUD, HUDI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, ZK International Group Co'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.


ZK International Group Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where ZK International Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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ZK International Group Co 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.

ZK International Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.289/13.02
=0.10

* 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.

ZK International Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 is calculated as:

For example, ZK International Group Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep25 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep25)
=3.705/115.4714*115.4714
=3.705

Current CPI (Sep25) = 115.4714.

ZK International Group Co Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 4.920 102.400 5.548
201709 11.364 104.100 12.605
201809 15.689 106.600 16.995
201909 18.401 109.800 19.351
202009 19.025 111.700 19.667
202109 21.496 112.215 22.120
202209 19.502 115.339 19.524
202309 5.322 115.339 5.328
202409 5.383 115.785 5.368
202509 3.705 115.471 3.705

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 0.10 mean?
ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.10 as of Jul. 31, 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 ZK International Group Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, ZK International Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #13 out of 507 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is ZK International Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ZK International Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.10 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.44. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91. ZK International Group Co's value of 0.10 is 89% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #13 out of 507 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ZK International Group Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZK International Group Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HLP and LUD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ZK International Group Co ranks #13 out of 507 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ZK International Group Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91. ZK International Group Co's value of 0.10 is 89% below this benchmark. Historically, ZK International Group Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.91, ZK International Group Co 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 0.91, 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. ZK International Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.10 is 89% 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 ZK International Group Co 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. ZK International Group Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.10, which is 33% below 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 ZK International Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.77, compared to a current price of $1.29 — trading 27.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.10, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 89% below the Steel industry median of 0.91. ZK International Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.10 as of Jul. 31, 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.29 is trading 27.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.77. GuruFocus considers ZK International Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ZKIN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.10 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.15)
  • GF Value™: $1.77 vs. price of $1.29 (27.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89% below the Steel median (#13 of 507)

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


ZK International Group Co Business Description

Address C/o Zhejiang Zhengkang Industrial Co., Ltd., No. 678 Dingxiang Road, Binhai Industrial Park, Zhejiang Province, Economic and Technology Development Zone, Wenzhou, CHN, 325025
ZK International Group Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and marketing of metal pipes. The company is specialized in producing double-press thin-walled stainless steel tubes and fittings, carbon steel tubes and fittings, single-press tubes and fittings, and stainless-steel strips. The products are used in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, firefighting, food, beverage, ships, engines, industrial seawater desalination and systems of direct-drinking water, cold /hot water supply, city water supply, and gas of large/middle scale construction projects.
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