Armstrong World Industries (BSP:AWII34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 14.31 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 114% Above Median

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BSP:AWII34 Armstrong World Industries Inc BSP:AWII34
76 GF Score
Price R$952.50
GF Value R$907.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Armstrong World Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Armstrong World Industries BSP:AWII34 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.31 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 6.70. GuruFocus rates BSP:AWII34 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of R$907.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,343 Construction companies, Armstrong World Industries ranks worse than 97.17% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), Armstrong World Industries's current share price is R$952.50. Armstrong World Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$66.56. Armstrong World Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 14.31.

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

BSP:AWII34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.48   Med: 6.7   Max: 16.92
Current: 14.27

During the past years, Armstrong World Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 16.92. The lowest was 1.48. And the median was 6.70.

BSP:AWII34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.17% of 1343 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs BSP:AWII34: 14.27

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.

Armstrong World Industries's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$107.051. 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$66.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Armstrong World Industries  (BSP:AWII34) 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.


Armstrong World Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Armstrong World Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Armstrong World Industries'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.

Armstrong World Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Armstrong World Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Armstrong World Industries 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 13.65 16.31 15.87 13.39 12.49

BSP:AWII34 vs FBIN, BLDR, AAON: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Armstrong World Industries'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.


Armstrong World Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Armstrong World Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Armstrong World Industries 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.

Armstrong World Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=952.50/66.56
=14.31

* 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.

Armstrong World Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Armstrong World Industries'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)
=107.051/333.9520*333.9520
=107.051

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Armstrong World Industries Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 15.237 241.428 21.076
201612 16.416 241.432 22.707
201703 15.908 243.801 21.790
201706 18.527 244.955 25.258
201709 21.729 246.819 29.400
201712 26.180 246.524 35.465
201803 25.366 249.554 33.945
201806 29.510 251.989 39.109
201809 27.215 252.439 36.003
201812 17.982 251.233 23.903
201903 22.133 254.202 29.077
201906 19.262 256.143 25.113
201909 31.242 256.759 40.635
201912 31.208 256.974 40.557
202003 37.974 258.115 49.131
202006 43.681 257.797 56.585
202009 49.938 260.280 64.073
202012 48.415 260.474 62.073
202103 55.800 264.877 70.352
202106 52.494 271.696 64.522
202109 57.977 274.310 70.583
202112 62.130 278.802 74.420
202203 56.899 287.504 66.091
202206 57.340 296.311 64.624
202209 59.708 296.808 67.180
202212 61.579 296.797 69.288
202303 62.756 301.836 69.433
202306 61.366 305.109 67.167
202309 65.266 307.789 70.814
202312 66.049 306.746 71.907
202403 71.301 312.332 76.237
202406 82.290 314.175 87.470
202409 90.933 315.301 96.312
202412 106.034 315.605 112.198
202503 105.204 319.799 109.860
202506 107.255 322.561 111.043
202509 110.457 324.800 113.569
202512 114.499 324.054 117.996
202603 109.582 330.213 110.823
202606 107.051 333.952 107.051

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 14.31 mean?
Armstrong World Industries (BSP:AWII34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.31 as of Aug. 11, 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 Armstrong World Industries and its competitors. This is 114% above median its historical median of 6.70. Over the past decade, Armstrong World Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.48 to 16.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Armstrong World Industries ranks #1305 out of 1343 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 97.2%.
Is Armstrong World Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Armstrong World Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.31 is 114% above median its 10-year median of 6.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.48 to a high of 16.92. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Armstrong World Industries' value of 14.31 is 1123.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Armstrong World Industries ranks #1305 out of 1343 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Armstrong World Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Armstrong World Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FBIN and BLDR?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Armstrong World Industries ranks #1305 out of 1343 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Armstrong World Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Armstrong World Industries' value of 14.31 is 1123.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Armstrong World Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.48 to 16.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.70 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Armstrong World Industries 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.17, based on 1,343 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. Armstrong World Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 14.31 is 1123.1% 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 Armstrong World Industries and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Armstrong World Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.31, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 6.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Armstrong World Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Armstrong World Industries (BSP:AWII34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$907.62, compared to a current price of R$952.50 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.31, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 6.70 and 1123.1% above the Construction industry median of 1.17. Armstrong World Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Armstrong World Industries (BSP:AWII34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 14.31 as of Aug. 11, 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 Armstrong World Industries (BSP:AWII34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Armstrong World Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$952.50 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$907.62. GuruFocus considers Armstrong World Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:AWII34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 14.31 (114% above median its 10-year median of 6.70)
  • GF Value™: R$907.62 vs. price of R$952.50 (4.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1123.1% above the Construction median (#1305 of 1343)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:AWII34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Armstrong World Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges AWI:USA
Address 2500 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA, USA, 17603
Armstrong World Industries Inc designs and manufactures exterior architectural applications, including ceilings, specialty walls, and exterior metal solutions, using materials such as mineral fiber, fiberglass, metal, felt, architectural resin and glass, wood, wood fiber, and glass-reinforced-gypsum. Its segments include Mineral Fiber, which produces suspended mineral fiber and fiberglass ceiling systems and includes results from the Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE) for ceiling suspension system (grid) products; Architectural Specialties, which designs, produces, and sources specialty ceilings, walls, and other architectural applications for commercial settings, with revenues mainly project driven; and Unallocated Corporate. The company operates in the United States and Canada.
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