Xylem (BSP:X1YL34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.01 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 32% Below Median

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BSP:X1YL34 Xylem Inc BSP:X1YL34
81 GF Score
Price R$288.55
GF Value R$362.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Xylem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Xylem BSP:X1YL34 -0.70% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.01 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 5.89. GuruFocus rates BSP:X1YL34 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R$362.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,104 Industrial Products companies, Xylem ranks worse than 72.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-01), Xylem's current share price is R$288.55. Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$72.03. Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.01.

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

BSP:X1YL34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.88   Med: 5.89   Max: 9.43
Current: 3.88

During the past years, Xylem's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.43. The lowest was 3.88. And the median was 5.89.

BSP:X1YL34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
72.58% of 2104 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs BSP:X1YL34: 3.88

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.

Xylem's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$114.343. 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$72.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Xylem  (BSP:X1YL34) 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.


Xylem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Xylem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xylem'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.

Xylem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Xylem Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Xylem 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 5.27 5.79 5.20 4.36 4.16

BSP:X1YL34 vs DOV, OTIS, IR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Xylem'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.


Xylem Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Xylem 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=288.55/72.03
=4.01

* 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.

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

For example, Xylem'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)
=114.343/333.9520*333.9520
=114.343

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Xylem Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 20.192 241.428 27.930
201612 20.460 241.432 28.301
201703 19.588 243.801 26.831
201706 21.709 244.955 29.596
201709 21.479 246.819 29.062
201712 22.922 246.524 31.051
201803 23.144 249.554 30.971
201806 26.382 251.989 34.963
201809 29.918 252.439 39.579
201812 29.909 251.233 39.757
201903 29.846 254.202 39.209
201906 30.978 256.143 40.388
201909 33.006 256.759 42.929
201912 33.676 256.974 43.764
202003 38.188 258.115 49.408
202006 41.181 257.797 53.346
202009 42.981 260.280 55.147
202012 42.321 260.474 54.259
202103 45.973 264.877 57.962
202106 42.439 271.696 52.163
202109 45.280 274.310 55.125
202112 50.436 278.802 60.413
202203 44.182 287.504 51.320
202206 44.773 296.311 50.461
202209 46.776 296.808 52.630
202212 50.853 296.797 57.219
202303 51.596 301.836 57.086
202306 99.806 305.109 109.241
202309 101.830 307.789 110.486
202312 103.086 306.746 112.229
202403 104.678 312.332 111.924
202406 114.651 314.175 121.868
202409 120.704 315.301 127.844
202412 133.594 315.605 141.360
202503 127.937 319.799 133.599
202506 126.184 322.561 130.640
202509 123.415 324.800 126.893
202512 128.562 324.054 132.489
202603 119.990 330.213 121.349
202606 114.343 333.952 114.343

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 4.01 mean?
Xylem (BSP:X1YL34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.01 as of Sep. 01, 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 Xylem and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 5.89. Over the past decade, Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.88 to 9.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Xylem ranks #1527 out of 2104 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Xylem's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.01 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 5.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.88 to a high of 9.43. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Xylem's value of 4.01 is 86.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xylem ranks #1527 out of 2104 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Xylem has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xylem's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DOV and OTIS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Xylem ranks #1527 out of 2104 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Xylem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15. Xylem's value of 4.01 is 86.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Xylem's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.88 to 9.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.89 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Xylem 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.15, based on 2,104 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. Xylem's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.01 is 86.5% 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 Xylem and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xylem's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.01, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 5.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xylem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xylem (BSP:X1YL34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$362.53, compared to a current price of R$288.55 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.01, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 5.89 and 86.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.15. Xylem's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Xylem (BSP:X1YL34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.01 as of Sep. 01, 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 Xylem (BSP:X1YL34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xylem stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$288.55 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$362.53. GuruFocus considers Xylem to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:X1YL34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.01 (32% below median its 10-year median of 5.89)
  • GF Value™: R$362.53 vs. price of R$288.55 (20.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1527 of 2104)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:X1YL34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Xylem Business Description

Address 301 Water Street SE, Washington, DC, USA, 20003
Xylem is a global leader in water technology and offers a wide range of solutions, including the transport, treatment, testing, and efficient use of water for customers in the utility, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Xylem was spun off from ITT in 2011. Based in Rye Brook, New York, Xylem has a presence in over 150 countries and employs 16,200. The company generated $9 billion in revenue in 2025.
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