Aptiv (BSP:APTV34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.29 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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BSP:APTV34 Aptiv PLC BSP:APTV34
69 GF Score
Price R$152.39
GF Value R$164.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Aptiv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Aptiv BSP:APTV34 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates BSP:APTV34 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R$164.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,015 Vehicles & Parts companies, Aptiv ranks worse than 64.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Aptiv's current share price is R$152.39. Aptiv's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$66.53. Aptiv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.29.

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

BSP:APTV34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.72   Med: 5   Max: 11.99
Current: 2.08

During the past years, Aptiv's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.99. The lowest was 1.72. And the median was 5.00.

BSP:APTV34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.73% of 1015 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs BSP:APTV34: 2.08

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.

Aptiv's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$113.692. 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 R$66.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Aptiv  (BSP:APTV34) 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.


Aptiv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Aptiv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aptiv'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.

Aptiv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Aptiv 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 10.13 4.77 3.88 2.26 2.48

Aptiv Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 2.14 2.36 2.89 2.48 2.17

BSP:APTV34 vs AUR, MOD, BWA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Aptiv'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.


Aptiv Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aptiv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aptiv 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.

Aptiv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=152.39/66.53
=2.29

* 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.

Aptiv's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Aptiv'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)
=113.692/108.0600*108.0600
=113.692

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 108.0600.

Aptiv Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.942 100.088 16.132
201609 15.302 99.604 16.601
201612 14.924 99.380 16.228
201703 15.056 100.040 16.263
201706 17.876 100.285 19.262
201709 18.871 100.254 20.340
201712 20.445 100.213 22.046
201803 21.469 100.836 23.007
201806 25.081 101.435 26.719
201809 28.066 101.246 29.955
201812 25.833 100.906 27.664
201903 25.457 101.571 27.083
201906 26.480 102.044 28.041
201909 28.722 101.396 30.610
201912 30.701 101.063 32.826
202003 47.653 101.048 50.960
202006 66.693 100.743 71.537
202009 73.623 100.585 79.095
202012 75.306 100.241 81.180
202103 84.142 100.800 90.202
202106 77.349 101.352 82.468
202109 80.929 101.533 86.132
202112 87.244 101.776 92.631
202203 77.112 103.205 80.740
202206 75.445 104.783 77.805
202209 79.302 104.835 81.742
202212 85.268 104.666 88.033
202303 86.416 106.245 87.893
202306 79.218 106.576 80.321
202309 94.103 106.570 95.419
202312 101.391 106.461 102.914
202403 101.777 107.355 102.445
202406 115.788 107.991 115.862
202409 104.656 107.468 105.233
202412 114.162 107.128 115.155
202503 115.290 107.722 115.651
202506 123.390 108.075 123.373
202509 114.936 107.710 115.309
202512 118.052 107.200 118.999
202603 113.692 108.060 113.692

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 2.29 mean?
Aptiv (BSP:APTV34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 as of Aug. 03, 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 Aptiv and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Aptiv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.72 to 11.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Aptiv ranks #657 out of 1015 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Aptiv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Aptiv's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.72 to a high of 11.99. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Aptiv's value of 2.29 is 83.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aptiv ranks #657 out of 1015 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aptiv has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aptiv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AUR and MOD?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Aptiv ranks #657 out of 1015 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Aptiv in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Aptiv's value of 2.29 is 83.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Aptiv's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.72 to 11.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Aptiv 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.25, based on 1,015 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. Aptiv's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.29 is 83.2% 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 Aptiv and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aptiv's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aptiv stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aptiv (BSP:APTV34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$164.33, compared to a current price of R$152.39 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 83.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.25. Aptiv's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Aptiv (BSP:APTV34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 as of Aug. 03, 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 Aptiv (BSP:APTV34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aptiv stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$152.39 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$164.33. GuruFocus considers Aptiv to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:APTV34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.29 (54% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: R$164.33 vs. price of R$152.39 (7.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 83.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#657 of 1015)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:APTV34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aptiv Business Description

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Address Spitalstrasse 5, Schaffhausen, CHE, 8200
Aptiv PLC is an industrial technology company focused on enabling a more automated, electrified and digitalized future. The company's technologies reach from sensor to cloud, including the hardware and software necessary to support automotive and other industries on a global basis. Its Advanced Safety and User Experience segment provides advanced software and services, intelligent sensors and high-performance compute platforms; its Engineered Components Group segment provides connection systems, high-performance interconnects, and cable management and protection solutions; and its Electrical Distribution Systems segment provides low voltage and high voltage power, signal and data distribution.
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