BAESY (BAE Systems) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.42 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 40% Above Median

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Price $99.11
GF Value $90.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is BAE Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BAE Systems BAESY +0.08% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.42 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 4.59. GuruFocus rates BAESY with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 214 Aerospace & Defense companies, BAE Systems ranks worse than 68.69% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), BAE Systems's current share price is $99.11. BAE Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $15.44. BAE Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.42.

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

BAESY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.96   Med: 4.59   Max: 8.25
Current: 6.47

During the past 13 years, BAE Systems's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.25. The lowest was 2.96. And the median was 4.59.

BAESY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
68.69% of 214 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.7 vs BAESY: 6.47

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.

BAE Systems's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $21.556. 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 $15.44 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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BAE Systems  (OTCPK:BAESY) 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.


BAE Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BAE Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BAE Systems'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.

BAE Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BAE Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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BAE Systems Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 5.28 0.00 4.60 0.00 6.00

BAESY vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BAE Systems'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.


BAE Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BAE Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BAE Systems 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.

BAE Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=99.11/15.44
=6.42

* 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.

BAE Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, BAE Systems's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=21.556/139.9000*139.9000
=21.556

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

BAE Systems Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 5.406 102.200 7.400
201712 7.930 105.000 10.566
201812 8.787 107.100 11.478
201912 8.843 108.500 11.402
202012 7.756 109.400 9.918
202112 12.488 114.700 15.232
202212 17.754 125.300 19.823
202312 17.670 130.500 18.943
202412 20.057 135.100 20.770
202512 21.556 139.900 21.556

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 6.42 mean?
BAE Systems (BAESY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.42 as of Jul. 14, 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 BAE Systems and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 4.59. Over the past decade, BAE Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.96 to 8.25. According to the industry distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #147 out of 214 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 68.7%.
Is BAE Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BAE Systems' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.42 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 4.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.96 to a high of 8.25. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.70. BAE Systems' value of 6.42 is 73.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #147 out of 214 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BAE Systems has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAE Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #147 out of 214 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places BAE Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.70. BAE Systems' value of 6.42 is 73.5% above this benchmark. Historically, BAE Systems' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.96 to 8.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.59 vs. the industry median of 3.70, BAE Systems 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.70, based on 214 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. BAE Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.42 is 73.5% 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 BAE Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BAE Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.42, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 4.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAE Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems (BAESY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.78, compared to a current price of $99.11 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.42, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 4.59 and 73.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.70. BAE Systems' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BAE Systems (BAESY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.42 as of Jul. 14, 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 BAE Systems (BAESY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $99.11 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $90.78. GuruFocus considers BAE Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BAESY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.42 (40% above median its 10-year median of 4.59)
  • GF Value™: $90.78 vs. price of $99.11 (9.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#147 of 214)

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


BAE Systems Business Description

Address 6 Carlton Gardens, Stirling Square, London, GBR, SW1Y 5AD
BAE Systems is a British global defense, security, and aerospace company and the largest defense contractor in Europe; it is one of six prime contractors to the US Department of Defense. For reporting purposes, the company has five operating segments: electronics systems is the group's US- and UK-based electronic warfare systems; the cyber, security, and intelligence segment supplies intelligence and security solutions to the US government; platforms and services manufactures combat vehicles and munitions and performs ship repair services to the US Defense Department; the air segment includes BAE's share of US and European air programs as well as its businesses in Saudi Arabia and Australia, and the maritime segment comprises UK land- and marine-based activities.
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