AMKAF (A P Moller Maersk AS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.36 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 60% Above Median

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AMKAF A P Moller Maersk AS AMKAF
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What is A P Moller Maersk AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

A P Moller Maersk AS AMKAF +1.75% 47 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates AMKAF with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,947.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 Transportation companies, A P Moller Maersk AS ranks better than 50.72% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), A P Moller Maersk AS's current share price is $3480.00. A P Moller Maersk AS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,562.50. A P Moller Maersk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.36.

The historical rank and industry rank for A P Moller Maersk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AMKAF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51   Med: 0.85   Max: 2.12
Current: 1.27

During the past years, A P Moller Maersk AS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.12. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.85.

AMKAF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
50.72% of 698 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs AMKAF: 1.27

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.

A P Moller Maersk AS's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,894.231. 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 $2,562.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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A P Moller Maersk AS  (OTCPK:AMKAF) 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.


A P Moller Maersk AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


A P Moller Maersk AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for A P Moller Maersk AS'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.

A P Moller Maersk AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

A P Moller Maersk AS 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 1.65 1.00 0.74 0.62 0.85

A P Moller Maersk AS 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 0.73 0.77 0.89 0.94 0.84

A P Moller Maersk AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, A P Moller Maersk AS'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.


A P Moller Maersk AS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, A P Moller Maersk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where A P Moller Maersk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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A P Moller Maersk AS 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.

A P Moller Maersk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3480.00/2562.50
=1.36

* 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.

A P Moller Maersk AS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, A P Moller Maersk AS'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)
=3894.231/122.9500*122.9500
=3,894.231

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 122.9500.

A P Moller Maersk AS Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1,697.834 100.200 2,083.320
201612 1,547.328 100.300 1,896.750
201703 1,558.226 101.200 1,893.121
201706 1,559.817 101.200 1,895.054
201709 1,492.552 101.800 1,802.645
201712 1,514.033 101.300 1,837.615
201803 1,652.308 101.700 1,997.554
201806 1,616.559 102.300 1,942.873
201809 1,643.828 102.400 1,973.717
201812 1,607.811 102.100 1,936.145
201903 1,581.946 102.900 1,890.187
201906 1,405.085 102.900 1,678.865
201909 1,421.748 102.900 1,698.775
201912 1,435.074 102.900 1,714.697
202003 1,409.896 103.300 1,678.090
202006 1,463.627 103.200 1,743.730
202009 1,519.838 103.500 1,805.450
202012 1,589.814 103.400 1,890.403
202103 1,656.406 104.300 1,952.590
202106 1,846.664 105.000 2,162.356
202109 2,111.244 105.800 2,453.473
202112 2,437.112 106.600 2,810.909
202203 2,426.595 109.900 2,714.739
202206 2,868.172 113.600 3,104.241
202209 3,355.757 116.400 3,544.590
202212 3,691.288 115.900 3,915.823
202303 3,231.299 117.300 3,386.941
202306 3,348.409 116.400 3,536.829
202309 3,400.936 117.400 3,561.713
202312 3,446.620 116.700 3,631.208
202403 3,384.916 118.400 3,514.995
202406 3,367.591 118.500 3,494.053
202409 3,587.988 118.900 3,710.203
202412 3,688.901 118.900 3,814.553
202503 3,638.572 120.200 3,721.817
202506 3,747.335 120.700 3,817.190
202509 3,846.742 121.600 3,889.448
202512 3,865.453 121.180 3,921.913
202603 3,793.238 121.670 3,833.144
202606 3,894.231 122.950 3,894.231

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 1.36 mean?
A P Moller Maersk AS (AMKAF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 as of Sep. 15, 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 A P Moller Maersk AS and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, A P Moller Maersk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 2.12. According to the industry distribution chart, A P Moller Maersk AS ranks #344 out of 698 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is A P Moller Maersk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
A P Moller Maersk AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 2.12. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. A P Moller Maersk AS's value of 1.36 is 7.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A P Moller Maersk AS ranks #344 out of 698 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, A P Moller Maersk AS has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A P Moller Maersk AS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, A P Moller Maersk AS ranks #344 out of 698 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts A P Moller Maersk AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. A P Moller Maersk AS's value of 1.36 is 7.1% above this benchmark. Historically, A P Moller Maersk AS's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 2.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 1.27, A P Moller Maersk AS 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 698 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. A P Moller Maersk AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 is 7.1% 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 A P Moller Maersk AS and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A P Moller Maersk AS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A P Moller Maersk AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A P Moller Maersk AS (AMKAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,947.18, compared to a current price of $3,480.00 — trading 78.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 7.1% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. A P Moller Maersk AS's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 10 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 A P Moller Maersk AS (AMKAF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Sep. 15, 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 A P Moller Maersk AS (AMKAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A P Moller Maersk AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3,480.00 is trading 78.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,947.18. GuruFocus considers A P Moller Maersk AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMKAF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.36 (60% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
  • GF Value™: $1,947.18 vs. price of $3,480.00 (78.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.1% above the Transportation median (#344 of 698)

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


A P Moller Maersk AS Business Description

Address Esplanaden 50, Copenhagen, DNK, 1263
Denmark-listed A.P. Moller-Maersk operates trade, shipping, logistics, and terminal assets globally. The oceans segment, the largest contributor to group revenue and earnings, has the second-largest oceangoing shipping capacity globally. Maersk has acquired several logistics firms in the past couple of years and plans for the segment to be the company's growth engine. Over the past few years, Maersk has divested noncore operations, including its long-standing stakes in Danske Bank and Dansk Supermarked, as well as its oil and gas operations and ocean towing.
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