Xylem (XYL) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $27.40 (As of Mar. 2026)


XYL Xylem Inc XYL
86 GF Score
Price $116.38
GF Value $136.10
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Xylem Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Xylem XYL -0.06% 86 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $27.40 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XYL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $136.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 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.

Xylem's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $45.889. 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 $27.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Xylem's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 16.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 16.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 13.70% 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 Xylem was 16.40% per year. The lowest was 7.00% per year. And the median was 12.75% per year.

As of today (2026-06-29), Xylem's current stock price is $116.38. Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $27.40. Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 4.25.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Xylem was 9.43. The lowest was 3.95. And the median was 5.92.


Xylem  (NYSE:XYL) 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.

Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=116.38/27.40
=4.25

* 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 Xylem was 9.43. The lowest was 3.95. And the median was 5.92.


Be Aware

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


Xylem Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Xylem Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xylem'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.

Xylem Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Xylem 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 15.18 16.60 19.26 22.53 26.18

Xylem 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 23.57 24.52 25.46 26.18 27.40

XYL vs INIO, OTIS, DOV: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Xylem'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.


Xylem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Xylem 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, Xylem'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)
=45.889/330.2130*330.2130
=45.889

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Xylem Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.132 241.018 16.622
201609 12.414 241.428 16.979
201612 12.201 241.432 16.688
201703 12.526 243.801 16.966
201706 13.175 244.955 17.761
201709 13.714 246.819 18.348
201712 13.913 246.524 18.636
201803 14.117 249.554 18.680
201806 13.992 251.989 18.335
201809 14.563 252.439 19.050
201812 15.403 251.233 20.245
201903 15.542 254.202 20.189
201906 16.069 256.143 20.716
201909 16.024 256.759 20.608
201912 16.410 256.974 21.087
202003 15.631 258.115 19.997
202006 15.874 257.797 20.333
202009 15.919 260.280 20.196
202012 16.452 260.474 20.857
202103 16.317 264.877 20.342
202106 16.880 271.696 20.516
202109 17.155 274.310 20.651
202112 17.838 278.802 21.127
202203 17.757 287.504 20.395
202206 17.740 296.311 19.770
202209 17.841 296.808 19.849
202212 19.390 296.797 21.573
202303 19.812 301.836 21.675
202306 41.126 305.109 44.510
202309 41.238 307.789 44.242
202312 42.078 306.746 45.297
202403 42.041 312.332 44.448
202406 42.573 314.175 44.746
202409 43.593 315.301 45.655
202412 43.794 315.605 45.821
202503 44.437 319.799 45.884
202506 45.506 322.561 46.586
202509 46.025 324.800 46.792
202512 47.130 324.054 48.026
202603 45.889 330.213 45.889

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 $27.40 mean?
Xylem (XYL) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $27.40 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 Xylem and its competitors.
Is Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Xylem's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $27.40. Overall, Xylem has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to INIO and OTIS?
Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $27.40 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Industrial Products 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 Xylem and its competitors. Xylem's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $27.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xylem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xylem (XYL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $136.10, compared to a current price of $116.38 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $27.40. Xylem's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 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 Xylem (XYL), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $27.40 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 Xylem (XYL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xylem stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $116.38 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $136.10. GuruFocus considers Xylem to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XYL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $27.40
  • GF Value™: $136.10 vs. price of $116.38 (14.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Xylem Business Description

Address 301 Water Street SE, Washington, DC, USA, 20003
Xylem is a global leader in water technology and offers a wide range of solutions, including the transport, treatment, testing, and efficient use of water for customers in the utility, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Xylem was spun off from ITT in 2011. Based in Rye Brook, New York, Xylem has a presence in over 150 countries and employs 16,200. The company generated $9 billion in revenue in 2025.
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