Grupo SimecB de CVSIM 71 PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates SIM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Steel companies, Grupo SimecB de CV ranks worse than 64.92% on this metric.
Grupo Simec SAB de CV stock PB Ratio (=1.33) is close to 5-year low of 1.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo SimecB de CV's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SIM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 1.33 Max: 2.45
Current: 1.33
During the past 13 years, Grupo SimecB de CV's highest PB Ratio was 2.45. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.33.
SIM's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 64.92% of 610
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.96
vs SIM: 1.33
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Grupo SimecB de CV was 88.50% per year. The lowest was -58.40% per year. And the median was 10.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Grupo SimecB de CV (AMEX:SIM) PB Ratio Explanation
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.
Grupo SimecB de CV PB Ratio Related Terms
Grupo SimecB de CV PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupo SimecB de CV'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, Grupo SimecB de CV'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.
Grupo SimecB de CV PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Grupo SimecB de CV's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo SimecB de CV'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.
Grupo SimecB de CV (SIM) has a PB Ratio of 1.35 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Grupo SimecB de CV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Grupo SimecB de CV's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 2.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo SimecB de CV ranks #396 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Grupo SimecB de CV's PB Ratio too high?
Grupo SimecB de CV's current PB Ratio of 1.35 is near median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 2.45. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Grupo SimecB de CV's value of 1.35 is 40.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo SimecB de CV ranks #396 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo SimecB de CV has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo SimecB de CV's PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Grupo SimecB de CV ranks #396 out of 610 companies for PB Ratio. This places Grupo SimecB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.96. Grupo SimecB de CV's value of 1.35 is 40.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupo SimecB de CV's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 2.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Grupo SimecB de CV 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 PB Ratio for a Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.96, based on 610 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. Grupo SimecB de CV's current PB Ratio of 1.35 is 40.6% 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 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 Grupo SimecB de CV 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. Grupo SimecB de CV's current PB Ratio is 1.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo SimecB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo SimecB de CV (SIM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.35, compared to a current price of $30.13 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 40.6% above the Steel industry median of 0.96. Grupo SimecB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Grupo SimecB de CV (SIM), the current PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Jun. 28, 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 Grupo SimecB de CV (SIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo SimecB de CV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.13 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.35.
GuruFocus considers Grupo SimecB de CV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SIM:
PB Ratio: 1.35 (near median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: $43.35 vs. price of $30.13 (30.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.6% above the Steel median (#396 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Simec SAB de CV is a diversified producer, processor and distributor of SBQ steel and structural steel products with production and commercial operations. The group's SBQ products are used across a range of engineered end-user applications, including axles, hubs, and crankshafts for automobiles and light trucks, machine tools, and off-highway equipment. Its structural steel products are used in the non-residential construction market and other construction applications. Its segments are Mexico, Brazil, and the United States. The maximum of its sales is from the Mexico segment.
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