AER (AerCap Holdings NV) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 27% Above Median

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AER AerCap Holdings NV AER
77 GF Score
Price $149.31
GF Value $142.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is AerCap Holdings NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AerCap Holdings NV AER -0.18% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates AER with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $142.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 721 Business Services companies, AerCap Holdings NV ranks worse than 55.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), AerCap Holdings NV's current share price is $149.31. AerCap Holdings NV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $84.53. AerCap Holdings NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.77.

The historical rank and industry rank for AerCap Holdings NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AER' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 1.39   Max: 2.08
Current: 1.77

During the past years, AerCap Holdings NV's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.08. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.39.

AER's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
55.34% of 721 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 1.56 vs AER: 1.77

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.

AerCap Holdings NV's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $117.120. 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 $84.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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AerCap Holdings NV  (NYSE:AER) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


AerCap Holdings NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AerCap Holdings NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AerCap Holdings NV's Cyclically Adjusted 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.

AerCap Holdings NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AerCap Holdings NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.31 0.99 1.12 1.32 1.81

AerCap Holdings NV Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 1.54 1.56 1.81 1.66 1.72

AER vs SUNB, UHAL, R: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, AerCap Holdings NV'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.


AerCap Holdings NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, AerCap Holdings NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AerCap Holdings NV Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

AerCap Holdings NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=149.31/84.53
=1.77

* 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.

AerCap Holdings NV's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, AerCap Holdings NV'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)
=117.12/128.6700*128.6700
=117.120

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 128.6700.

AerCap Holdings NV Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 46.051 100.274 59.092
201612 48.366 99.676 62.435
201703 50.160 100.374 64.301
201706 52.141 100.673 66.641
201709 54.086 100.474 69.264
201712 56.079 100.075 72.103
201803 58.391 100.573 74.704
201806 58.407 101.072 74.356
201809 60.355 101.371 76.609
201812 61.875 100.773 79.004
201903 63.799 101.670 80.742
201906 65.980 102.168 83.095
201909 68.092 102.268 85.671
201912 70.791 102.068 89.241
202003 72.378 102.367 90.975
202006 74.294 101.769 93.932
202009 67.907 101.072 86.450
202012 67.980 101.072 86.543
202103 69.908 102.367 87.870
202106 70.352 103.364 87.576
202109 73.886 104.859 90.664
202112 67.527 106.653 81.467
202203 59.658 109.245 70.266
202206 61.153 112.779 69.770
202209 63.314 113.504 71.774
202212 65.537 115.436 73.051
202303 67.549 117.609 73.902
202306 70.157 119.662 75.438
202309 76.719 120.749 81.752
202312 81.923 120.749 87.297
202403 85.486 120.990 90.912
202406 87.192 122.318 91.720
202409 88.295 121.594 93.433
202412 92.003 122.439 96.685
202503 94.840 123.405 98.886
202506 100.651 124.492 104.029
202509 106.627 124.810 109.925
202512 112.592 125.770 115.188
202603 116.673 127.830 117.440
202606 117.120 128.670 117.120

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 mean?
AerCap Holdings NV (AER) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AerCap Holdings NV and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, AerCap Holdings NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.08. According to the industry distribution chart, AerCap Holdings NV ranks #399 out of 721 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is AerCap Holdings NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AerCap Holdings NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 2.08. The Business Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. AerCap Holdings NV's value of 1.77 is 13.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AerCap Holdings NV ranks #399 out of 721 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AerCap Holdings NV has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AerCap Holdings NV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SUNB and UHAL?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, AerCap Holdings NV ranks #399 out of 721 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places AerCap Holdings NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56. AerCap Holdings NV's value of 1.77 is 13.5% above this benchmark. Historically, AerCap Holdings NV's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 1.56, AerCap Holdings NV 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Business Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Business Services companies is 1.56, based on 721 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AerCap Holdings NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is 13.5% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on AerCap Holdings NV and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AerCap Holdings NV's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AerCap Holdings NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AerCap Holdings NV (AER) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $142.97, compared to a current price of $149.31 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 13.5% above the Business Services industry median of 1.56. AerCap Holdings NV's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AerCap Holdings NV (AER), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 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 AerCap Holdings NV (AER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AerCap Holdings NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $149.31 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $142.97. GuruFocus considers AerCap Holdings NV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AER:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (27% above median its 10-year median of 1.39)
  • GF Value™: $142.97 vs. price of $149.31 (4.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.5% above the Business Services median (#399 of 721)

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


AerCap Holdings NV Business Description

Other Exchanges AERN:MexicoR1D:Germany
Address 65 Street Stephen's Green, AerCap House, Dublin, IRL, D02 YX20
AerCap Holdings NV is an aircraft leasing company. Its activities include leasing, financing, sales, and management of commercial aircraft and engines. It also provides aircraft asset management and corporate services to securitization vehicles, joint ventures, and other third parties. It has one business segment: leasing, financing, sales, and management of commercial flight equipment (Commercial Flight Equipment Segment). Through its subsidiary, the group also provides engine leasing, certified aircraft engines, airframes, and engine parts. Its geographical segments include China, the United States, and Other countries.
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