Air Water (FRA:0AW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:0AW Air Water Inc FRA:0AW
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Price €13.54
GF Value €11.36
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Air Water Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Air Water FRA:0AW +1.20% 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:0AW with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Chemicals companies, Air Water ranks better than 56.17% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Air Water's current share price is €13.54. Air Water's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €10.29. Air Water's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.32.

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

FRA:0AW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04   Med: 1.35   Max: 2.45
Current: 1.41

During the past years, Air Water's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.45. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.35.

FRA:0AW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
56.17% of 1273 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.66 vs FRA:0AW: 1.41

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.

Air Water's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was €11.180. 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 €10.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep. 2025.

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Air Water  (FRA:0AW) 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.


Air Water Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Air Water Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Air Water'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.

Air Water Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Air Water Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.57 1.30 1.14 1.51 1.08

Air Water Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 1.21 1.12 1.08 1.21 1.42

FRA:0AW vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Water'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.


Air Water Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Water's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Air Water 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.

Air Water's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=13.54/10.29
=1.32

* 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.

Air Water's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Air Water's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Sep. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep. 2025)
=11.18/112.0000*112.0000
=11.180

Current CPI (Sep. 2025) = 112.0000.

Air Water Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 9.155 98.100 10.452
201603 9.535 97.900 10.908
201606 10.116 98.100 11.549
201609 10.744 98.000 12.279
201612 10.422 98.400 11.862
201703 10.885 98.100 12.427
201706 10.585 98.500 12.036
201709 10.401 98.800 11.791
201712 10.574 99.400 11.914
201803 10.317 99.200 11.648
201806 11.223 99.200 12.671
201809 11.297 99.900 12.665
201812 11.519 99.700 12.940
201903 11.310 99.700 12.705
201906 11.725 99.800 13.158
201909 12.174 100.100 13.621
201912 12.298 100.500 13.705
202003 12.272 100.300 13.704
202006 12.081 99.900 13.544
202009 11.985 99.900 13.437
202012 11.810 99.300 13.320
202103 12.247 99.900 13.730
202106 12.157 99.500 13.684
202109 12.810 100.100 14.333
202112 13.117 100.100 14.676
202203 13.358 101.100 14.798
202206 12.591 101.800 13.853
202209 13.038 103.100 14.163
202212 12.904 104.100 13.883
202303 13.223 104.400 14.186
202306 12.755 105.200 13.579
202309 12.725 106.200 13.420
202312 12.849 106.800 13.475
202403 13.145 107.200 13.734
202406 12.983 108.200 13.439
202409 13.563 108.900 13.949
202412 13.947 110.700 14.111
202503 14.004 111.100 14.117
202506 13.451 111.700 13.487
202509 11.180 112.000 11.180

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 1.32 mean?
Air Water (FRA:0AW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 as of Jul. 25, 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 Air Water and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Air Water's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 2.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Water ranks #558 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Air Water's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Air Water's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is near median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 2.45. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Air Water's value of 1.32 is 20.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Air Water ranks #558 out of 1273 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Air Water has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Water's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Water ranks #558 out of 1273 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Air Water in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66. Air Water's value of 1.32 is 20.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Air Water's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 2.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 1.66, Air Water has consistently been below 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 Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.66, based on 1,273 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. Air Water's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.32 is 20.5% below 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 Air Water and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Water's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Water stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Water (FRA:0AW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.36, compared to a current price of €13.54 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 20.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.66. Air Water's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 14 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 Air Water (FRA:0AW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Jul. 25, 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 Air Water (FRA:0AW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Water stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €13.54 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.36. GuruFocus considers Air Water to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:0AW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.32 (near median its 10-year median of 1.35)
  • GF Value™: €11.36 vs. price of €13.54 (19.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 14 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.5% below the Chemicals median (#558 of 1273)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0AW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Air Water Business Description

Other Exchanges AWTRF:USA4088:Japan
Address 2-12-8 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 542-0081
Air Water Inc is a diversified conglomerate engaged in the supply of industrial gases and various other businesses and services. The company operates through five segments. The Agri & Foods segment covers the processing and distribution of fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, meat products, and contract manufacturing of beverages. The Digital & Industry segment focuses on industrial gases, electrical, and functional materials. The Energy Solutions segment deals with LP gas, kerosene, and related equipment. The Health & Safety segment provides medical gases, dental and protective materials, hospital equipment, and home medical care services. The Other Businesses segment includes logistics, salt production, overseas industrial gas operations, biomass power, and high-output UPS solutions.
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