Air China (FRA:AD2) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €0.36 (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:AD2 Air China Ltd FRA:AD2
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Price €0.46
GF Value €0.68
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Air China Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Air China FRA:AD2 -5.21% 53 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €0.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AD2 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 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.

Air China's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.269. 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 €0.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Air China's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -4.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -3.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was -2.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 3.00% 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 Air China was 9.50% per year. The lowest was -3.70% per year. And the median was 3.50% per year.

As of today (2026-07-01), Air China's current stock price is €0.464. Air China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.36. Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.29.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Air China was 3.29. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 1.67.


Air China  (FRA:AD2) 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.

Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.464/0.36
=1.29

* 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 Air China was 3.29. The lowest was 1.16. And the median was 1.67.


Be Aware

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


Air China Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Air China Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air China'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.

Air China Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Air China Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 0.42 0.42 0.41 0.37

Air China Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.40 0.40 0.38 0.37 0.36

FRA:AD2 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Air China'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.


Air China Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Air China's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Air China 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, Air China's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.269/121.4731*121.4731
=0.269

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 121.4731.

Air China Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.652 101.686 0.779
201609 0.685 102.565 0.811
201612 0.721 103.225 0.848
201703 0.760 103.335 0.893
201706 0.730 103.664 0.855
201709 0.753 103.994 0.880
201712 0.764 104.984 0.884
201803 0.780 105.973 0.894
201806 0.816 106.193 0.933
201809 0.808 106.852 0.919
201812 0.771 107.622 0.870
201903 0.816 108.172 0.916
201906 0.792 109.601 0.878
201909 0.825 110.260 0.909
201912 0.826 110.700 0.906
202003 0.791 110.920 0.866
202006 0.715 110.590 0.785
202009 0.698 107.512 0.789
202012 0.671 109.711 0.743
202103 0.635 111.579 0.691
202106 0.636 111.360 0.694
202109 0.616 109.051 0.686
202112 0.587 112.349 0.635
202203 0.516 113.558 0.552
202206 0.418 113.448 0.448
202209 0.348 113.778 0.372
202212 0.220 114.548 0.233
202303 0.296 115.427 0.312
202306 0.278 115.647 0.292
202309 0.310 116.087 0.324
202312 0.295 117.296 0.306
202403 0.288 117.735 0.297
202406 0.283 117.296 0.293
202409 0.296 118.615 0.303
202412 0.339 118.945 0.346
202503 0.315 119.384 0.321
202506 0.295 119.055 0.301
202509 0.318 119.934 0.322
202512 0.296 120.704 0.298
202603 0.269 121.473 0.269

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 €0.36 mean?
Air China (FRA:AD2) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €0.36 as of Mar. 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 Air China and its competitors.
Is Air China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Air China's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €0.36. Overall, Air China has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to DAL and UAL?
Air China's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €0.36 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 a Transportation company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Transportation 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 Air China and its competitors. Air China's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China (FRA:AD2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.68, compared to a current price of €0.46 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €0.36. Air China's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 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 Air China (FRA:AD2), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €0.36 as of Mar. 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 Air China (FRA:AD2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air China stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.46 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.68. GuruFocus considers Air China to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AD2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €0.36
  • GF Value™: €0.68 vs. price of €0.46 (31.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AD2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Air China Business Description

Address 12 Tung Fai Road, 5th Floor, CNAC House, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, HKG
Air China Ltd is based in Beijing and principally provides airline and related services, which include aircraft engineering and airport ground handling. The majority of the company's revenue comes from airline operations, with a smaller portion generated from rental income. Company has two segments (a) The airline operations segment which mainly comprises the provision of air passenger and air cargo services; and (b) The other operations segment which comprises the provision of aircraft engineering and other airline-related services. Geographically, majority of its revenue is derived from Mainland China followed by International segment and Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan.
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