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African Rainbow MineralsAFBOF 71 Shiller PE Ratio is 6.08 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 8.69. GuruFocus rates AFBOF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Metals & Mining companies, African Rainbow Minerals ranks better than 92.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for African Rainbow Minerals's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AFBOF'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.3 Med: 8.69 Max: 20.09
Current: 6.17
During the past 13 years, African Rainbow Minerals's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 20.09. The lowest was 4.30. And the median was 8.69.
AFBOF's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than 92.89% of 408
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 32.33
vs AFBOF: 6.17
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
African Rainbow Minerals's adjusted earnings per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was $0.094. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $1.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.
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African Rainbow Minerals (OTCPK:AFBOF) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
African Rainbow Minerals Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
African Rainbow Minerals Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
African Rainbow Minerals Shiller PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, African Rainbow Minerals's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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.
African Rainbow Minerals Shiller PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, African Rainbow Minerals's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Rainbow Minerals's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
African Rainbow Minerals Shiller PE Ratio Calculation
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
* 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.
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
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.
African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 6.08 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 8.69. Over the past decade, African Rainbow Minerals' Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 4.30 to 20.09. According to the industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #29 out of 408 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is African Rainbow Minerals' Shiller PE Ratio too high?
African Rainbow Minerals' current Shiller PE Ratio of 6.08 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 8.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.30 to a high of 20.09. The Metals & Mining industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 32.33. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 6.08 is 81.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #29 out of 408 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, African Rainbow Minerals has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Rainbow Minerals' Shiller PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #29 out of 408 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places African Rainbow Minerals in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 32.33. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 6.08 is 81.2% below this benchmark. Historically, African Rainbow Minerals' own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 4.30 to 20.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.69 vs. the industry median of 32.33, African Rainbow Minerals 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 32.33, based on 408 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. African Rainbow Minerals's current Shiller PE Ratio of 6.08 is 81.2% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 32.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Rainbow Minerals's current Shiller PE Ratio is 6.08, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 8.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Rainbow Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.32, compared to a current price of $10.09 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 6.08, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 8.69 and 81.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 32.33. African Rainbow Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 6.08 as of Aug. 12, 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 African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.09 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.32.
GuruFocus considers African Rainbow Minerals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AFBOF:
Shiller PE Ratio: 6.08 (30% below median its 10-year median of 8.69)
GF Value™: $9.32 vs. price of $10.09 (8.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#29 of 408)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AFBOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd is a South African diversified mining and minerals company with operations in South Africa and Malaysia. The group operates through four main segments: ARM Platinum, which includes platinum group metals and nickel; ARM Ferrous, focused on iron ore, manganese ore, and chrome ore; ARM Coal, operating mainly in the Goedgevonden Mine; and ARM Corporate, which includes Machadodorp Works, gold investments, and other activities. The company produces manganese alloys and holds a strategic investment in gold. The company generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa and maintains a presence in Europe, the Americas, and the Far and Middle East.
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