Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.38 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 55% Below Median

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What is Air New Zealand Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Air New Zealand ASX:AIZ -1.39% 32 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.38 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates ASX:AIZ with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 739 Transportation companies, Air New Zealand ranks better than 86.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Air New Zealand's current share price is A$0.355. Air New Zealand's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was A$0.93. Air New Zealand's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.38.

The historical rank and industry rank for Air New Zealand's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:AIZ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 0.85   Max: 2.11
Current: 0.44

During the past 13 years, Air New Zealand's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.11. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.85.

ASX:AIZ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
86.6% of 739 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs ASX:AIZ: 0.44

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 New Zealand's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was A$0.546. 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 A$0.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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Air New Zealand  (ASX:AIZ) 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.


Air New Zealand Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Air New Zealand Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air New Zealand'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.

Air New Zealand Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Air New Zealand Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Air New Zealand Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:AIZ vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Air New Zealand'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 New Zealand Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Air New Zealand 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.

Air New Zealand's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.355/0.93
=0.38

* 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 New Zealand's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, Air New Zealand's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun25)
=0.546/133.5131*133.5131
=0.546

Current CPI (Jun25) = 133.5131.

Air New Zealand Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.094 100.480 1.454
201706 1.036 102.231 1.353
201806 1.099 103.764 1.414
201906 1.083 105.502 1.371
202006 0.672 107.035 0.838
202106 0.560 110.614 0.676
202206 0.450 118.690 0.506
202306 0.564 125.846 0.598
202406 0.552 130.037 0.567
202506 0.546 133.513 0.546

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 0.38 mean?
Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.38 as of Jul. 29, 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 Air New Zealand and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Air New Zealand's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 2.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Air New Zealand ranks #99 out of 739 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Air New Zealand's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Air New Zealand's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.38 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 2.11. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Air New Zealand's value of 0.38 is 70.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air New Zealand ranks #99 out of 739 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Air New Zealand has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air New Zealand's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Air New Zealand ranks #99 out of 739 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Air New Zealand in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Air New Zealand's value of 0.38 is 70.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Air New Zealand's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 2.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Air New Zealand has consistently been below 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 739 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. Air New Zealand's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.38 is 70.1% below 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 Air New Zealand 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. Air New Zealand's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.38, which is 55% below 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 Air New Zealand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.52, compared to a current price of A$0.36 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.38, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 70.1% below the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Air New Zealand's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.38 as of Jul. 29, 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 New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air New Zealand stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.36 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.52. GuruFocus considers Air New Zealand to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:AIZ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.38 (55% below median its 10-year median of 0.85)
  • GF Value™: A$0.52 vs. price of A$0.36 (31.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.1% below the Transportation median (#99 of 739)

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


Air New Zealand Business Description

Address 185 Fanshawe Street, Air New Zealand House, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
Air New Zealand, majority owned by the New Zealand government, provides air passenger and cargo transport services within New Zealand as well as to and from Australia, the Southwest Pacific, Asia, North America, the United Kingdom, and South America. Air New Zealand also encompasses business units providing engineering and ground handling services. Air New Zealand dominates the local market with around 80% share, although the majority of revenue is derived from international and trans-Tasman activity.
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