ARCC (Ares Capital) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $21.55 (As of Jun. 2026)

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ARCC Ares Capital Corp ARCC
57 GF Score
Price $19.80
GF Value $19.69
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ares Capital Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Ares Capital ARCC +0.66% 57 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $21.55 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ARCC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

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. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and 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.

Ares Capital's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $19.346. 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 $21.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Ares Capital's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 2.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 1.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 3.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 3.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Ares Capital was 4.90% per year. The lowest was 1.40% per year. And the median was 3.00% per year.

As of today (2026-08-20), Ares Capital's current stock price is $19.80. Ares Capital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $21.55. Ares Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.92.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Ares Capital was 1.17. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.00.


Ares Capital  (NAS:ARCC) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

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.

Ares Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19.80/21.55
=0.92

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Ares Capital was 1.17. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.00.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Ares Capital Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Ares Capital Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ares Capital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

Ares Capital Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Ares Capital Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Ares Capital Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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ARCC vs PS, IVZ, EQH: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Ares Capital'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.


Ares Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ares Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ares Capital Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

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. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and 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.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get 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.

For example, Ares Capital's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=19.346/333.9520*333.9520
=19.346

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ares Capital Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 16.592 241.428 22.951
201612 16.449 241.432 22.752
201703 16.516 243.801 22.623
201706 16.552 244.955 22.566
201709 16.498 246.819 22.322
201712 16.650 246.524 22.555
201803 16.850 249.554 22.549
201806 17.066 251.989 22.617
201809 17.167 252.439 22.710
201812 17.136 251.233 22.778
201903 17.228 254.202 22.633
201906 17.284 256.143 22.534
201909 17.267 256.759 22.458
201912 17.325 256.974 22.515
202003 15.563 258.115 20.136
202006 15.832 257.797 20.509
202009 16.476 260.280 21.140
202012 16.970 260.474 21.757
202103 17.450 264.877 22.001
202106 18.158 271.696 22.319
202109 18.528 274.310 22.556
202112 18.949 278.802 22.697
202203 19.033 287.504 22.108
202206 18.821 296.311 21.212
202209 18.565 296.808 20.888
202212 18.410 296.797 20.715
202303 18.453 301.836 20.416
202306 18.576 305.109 20.332
202309 18.992 307.789 20.606
202312 19.235 306.746 20.941
202403 19.534 312.332 20.886
202406 19.625 314.175 20.860
202409 19.770 315.301 20.939
202412 19.874 315.605 21.029
202503 19.825 319.799 20.702
202506 19.896 322.561 20.599
202509 20.010 324.800 20.574
202512 19.942 324.054 20.551
202603 19.589 330.213 19.811
202606 19.346 333.952 19.346

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $21.55 mean?
Ares Capital (ARCC) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $21.55 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ares Capital and its competitors.
Is Ares Capital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Ares Capital's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $21.55. Overall, Ares Capital has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Capital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to PS and IVZ?
Ares Capital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $21.55 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ares Capital and its competitors. Ares Capital's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $21.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Capital (ARCC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.69, compared to a current price of $19.80 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $21.55. Ares Capital's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Capital (ARCC), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $21.55 as of Jun. 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 Ares Capital (ARCC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.80 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.69. GuruFocus considers Ares Capital to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ARCC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $21.55
  • GF Value™: $19.69 vs. price of $19.80 (0.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Ares Capital Business Description

Other Exchanges 0HHP:UK9A2:Germany
Address 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10167
Ares Capital Corp is a United States-based closed-ended specialty finance company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The company focuses on investing in first lien senior secured loans (including unitranche loans, which are loans that combine both senior and subordinated debt, generally in a first lien position) and second lien senior secured loans. In addition to senior secured loans, the company also invests in subordinated loans and preferred equity, it also makes common equity investments.
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