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Ternium ArgentinaBUE:TXAR -0.97%82 PB Ratio is 0.46 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 1.03. GuruFocus rates BUE:TXAR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,420.58 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Steel companies, Ternium Argentina ranks better than 78% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-14), Ternium Argentina's share price is ARS664.50. Ternium Argentina's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS1,454.87. Hence, Ternium Argentina's PB Ratio of today is 0.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ternium Argentina's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:TXAR'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 1.03 Max: 3.03
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, Ternium Argentina's highest PB Ratio was 3.03. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 1.03.
BUE:TXAR's PB Ratio is ranked better than 78% of 609
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.96
vs BUE:TXAR: 0.46
During the past 12 months, Ternium Argentina's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 22.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 100.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 107.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 80.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Ternium Argentina was 144.50% per year. The lowest was 10.20% per year. And the median was 34.95% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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Ternium Argentina PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ternium Argentina's 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Ternium Argentina's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
Ternium Argentina PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Ternium Argentina's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ternium Argentina's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Ternium Argentina (BUE:TXAR) has a PB Ratio of 0.46 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ternium Argentina and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 1.03. Over the past decade, Ternium Argentina's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 3.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Ternium Argentina ranks #134 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Ternium Argentina's PB Ratio too high?
Ternium Argentina's current PB Ratio of 0.46 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 3.03. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Ternium Argentina's value of 0.46 is 52.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ternium Argentina ranks #134 out of 609 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ternium Argentina has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ternium Argentina's PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ternium Argentina ranks #134 out of 609 companies for PB Ratio. This places Ternium Argentina in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Ternium Argentina's value of 0.46 is 52.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ternium Argentina's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 3.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.03 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Ternium Argentina 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 PB Ratio for a Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.96, based on 609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ternium Argentina's current PB Ratio of 0.46 is 52.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Ternium Argentina and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ternium Argentina's current PB Ratio is 0.46, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 1.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ternium Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ternium Argentina (BUE:TXAR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,420.58, compared to a current price of ARS664.50 — trading 53.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.46, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.03 and 52.1% below the Steel industry median of 0.96. Ternium Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ternium Argentina (BUE:TXAR), the current PB Ratio is 0.46 as of Jul. 14, 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 Ternium Argentina (BUE:TXAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ternium Argentina stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS664.50 is trading 53.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,420.58.
GuruFocus considers Ternium Argentina to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:TXAR:
PB Ratio: 0.46 (55% below median its 10-year median of 1.03)
GF Value™: ARS1,420.58 vs. price of ARS664.50 (53.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.1% below the Steel median (#134 of 609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:TXAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ternium Argentina SA manufactures and processes a broad range of steel products. Its products include hot and cold rolled, hot-dip galvanized & electro-galvanized and pre-painted steel sheets and tinplate. Geographically the group is based in Argentina.
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