A2A SpA (CHIX:A2AM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:A2AM A2A SpA CHIX:A2AM
83 GF Score
Price €2.35
GF Value €2.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is A2A SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

A2A SpA CHIX:A2AM +0.90% 83 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.75. GuruFocus rates CHIX:A2AM with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 440 Utilities - Regulated companies, A2A SpA ranks worse than 57.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), A2A SpA's current share price is €2.352. A2A SpA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.33. A2A SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.77.

The historical rank and industry rank for A2A SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:A2Am' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.38   Med: 1.75   Max: 2.1
Current: 1.74

During the past years, A2A SpA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.10. The lowest was 1.38. And the median was 1.75.

CHIX:A2Am's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.95% of 440 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.525 vs CHIX:A2Am: 1.74

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.

A2A SpA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.955. 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 €1.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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A2A SpA  (CHIX:A2Am) 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.


A2A SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


A2A SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for A2A SpA'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.

A2A SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

A2A SpA 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 1.63 1.06 1.59 1.78 1.79

A2A SpA Quarterly Data
Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 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 1.80 1.82 1.75 1.79 1.83

CHIX:A2AM vs SRE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, A2A SpA'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.


A2A SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, A2A SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where A2A SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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A2A SpA 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.

A2A SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.352/1.33
=1.77

* 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.

A2A SpA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, A2A SpA'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)
=1.955/124.5600*124.5600
=1.955

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 124.5600.

A2A SpA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201303 0.940 99.535 1.176
201306 0.930 99.814 1.161
201309 0.941 100.000 1.172
201312 0.899 99.721 1.123
201403 0.912 99.907 1.137
201406 0.883 100.093 1.099
201409 0.906 99.814 1.131
201412 0.830 99.721 1.037
201503 0.868 99.814 1.083
201506 0.855 100.279 1.062
201509 0.880 100.000 1.096
201512 0.852 99.814 1.063
201603 0.881 99.600 1.102
201606 0.880 99.900 1.097
201609 0.905 100.100 1.126
201612 0.877 100.300 1.089
201706 0.881 101.100 1.085
201712 0.926 101.200 1.140
201806 0.954 102.400 1.160
201812 1.008 102.300 1.227
201906 0.983 103.100 1.188
201912 1.058 102.800 1.282
202006 1.033 102.900 1.250
202012 1.138 102.600 1.382
202106 1.177 104.200 1.407
202112 1.225 106.600 1.431
202206 1.260 112.500 1.395
202212 1.245 119.000 1.303
202306 1.239 119.700 1.289
202309 1.286 120.300 1.332
202312 1.353 119.700 1.408
202403 1.446 120.200 1.498
202406 1.651 120.700 1.704
202409 1.719 121.200 1.767
202412 1.766 121.200 1.815
202503 1.819 122.500 1.850
202506 1.775 122.700 1.802
202509 1.814 123.100 1.836
202512 1.891 122.600 1.921
202603 1.955 124.560 1.955

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 1.77 mean?
A2A SpA (CHIX:A2AM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 as of Jul. 16, 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 A2A SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.75. Over the past decade, A2A SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.38 to 2.10. According to the industry distribution chart, A2A SpA ranks #255 out of 440 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 58%.
Is A2A SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
A2A SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is near median its 10-year median of 1.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 2.10. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. A2A SpA's value of 1.77 is 16.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A2A SpA ranks #255 out of 440 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, A2A SpA has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A2A SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, A2A SpA ranks #255 out of 440 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places A2A SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. A2A SpA's value of 1.77 is 16.1% above this benchmark. Historically, A2A SpA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.38 to 2.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.75 vs. the industry median of 1.53, A2A SpA 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.53, based on 440 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. A2A SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.77 is 16.1% 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 A2A SpA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A2A SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A2A SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A2A SpA (CHIX:A2AM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.38, compared to a current price of €2.35 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.75 and 16.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.53. A2A SpA's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 A2A SpA (CHIX:A2AM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.77 as of Jul. 16, 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 A2A SpA (CHIX:A2AM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, A2A SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.35 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.38. GuruFocus considers A2A SpA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:A2AM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.77 (near median its 10-year median of 1.75)
  • GF Value™: €2.38 vs. price of €2.35 (1.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#255 of 440)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:A2AM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


A2A SpA Business Description

Address Via Lamarmora 230, Brescia, ITA, 25124
A2A SpA together with its subsidiaries is engaged in the production, sale, and distribution of electricity; sale and distribution of gas; production, distribution, and sale of heat through district heating networks, technical consultancy relating to energy efficiency certificates, waste management (from collection and sweeping to disposal) and the construction and management of integrated waste disposal plants and systems, also making these available for other operators, and integrated water cycle management.
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