H2O America (FRA:76W) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.69 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 39% Below Median

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FRA:76W H2O America FRA:76W
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Price €53.00
GF Value €44.21
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is H2O America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

H2O America FRA:76W +8.16% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 2.77. GuruFocus rates FRA:76W with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 426 Utilities - Regulated companies, H2O America ranks worse than 56.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), H2O America's current share price is €53.00. H2O America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €31.34. H2O America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.69.

The historical rank and industry rank for H2O America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:76W' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23   Med: 2.77   Max: 3.95
Current: 1.67

During the past years, H2O America's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.95. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 2.77.

FRA:76W's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
56.34% of 426 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.55 vs FRA:76W: 1.67

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.

H2O America's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €38.241. 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 €31.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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H2O America  (FRA:76W) 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.


H2O America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


H2O America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for H2O America'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.

H2O America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

H2O America Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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H2O America 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 1.46 1.34 1.33 1.55 1.57

FRA:76W vs CWT, AWR, MSEX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, H2O America'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.


H2O America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, H2O America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where H2O America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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H2O America 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.

H2O America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=53.00/31.34
=1.69

* 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.

H2O America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, H2O America'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)
=38.241/333.9520*333.9520
=38.241

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

H2O America Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 17.928 241.428 24.799
201612 19.540 241.432 27.028
201703 19.221 243.801 26.328
201706 18.928 244.955 25.805
201709 18.499 246.819 25.030
201712 19.074 246.524 25.838
201803 18.037 249.554 24.137
201806 19.340 251.989 25.631
201809 19.729 252.439 26.100
201812 27.521 251.233 36.582
201903 27.647 254.202 36.321
201906 27.818 256.143 36.268
201909 28.612 256.759 37.214
201912 28.147 256.974 36.579
202003 28.058 258.115 36.302
202006 27.874 257.797 36.108
202009 27.150 260.280 34.835
202012 26.400 260.474 33.847
202103 27.585 264.877 34.779
202106 27.560 271.696 33.875
202109 28.523 274.310 34.725
202112 30.335 278.802 36.336
202203 30.883 287.504 35.872
202206 32.208 296.311 36.299
202209 34.961 296.808 39.336
202212 34.045 296.797 38.307
202303 34.251 301.836 37.895
202306 34.403 305.109 37.655
202309 35.805 307.789 38.849
202312 35.319 306.746 38.452
202403 35.435 312.332 37.888
202406 36.246 314.175 38.528
202409 36.168 315.301 38.307
202412 38.819 315.605 41.076
202503 37.812 319.799 39.485
202506 36.019 322.561 37.291
202509 36.256 324.800 37.278
202512 36.431 324.054 37.544
202603 37.918 330.213 38.347
202606 38.241 333.952 38.241

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 1.69 mean?
H2O America (FRA:76W) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.69 as of Aug. 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 H2O America and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 2.77. Over the past decade, H2O America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 3.95. According to the industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #240 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is H2O America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
H2O America's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.69 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 3.95. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. H2O America's value of 1.69 is 9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H2O America ranks #240 out of 426 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, H2O America has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H2O America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CWT and AWR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, H2O America ranks #240 out of 426 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places H2O America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55. H2O America's value of 1.69 is 9% above this benchmark. Historically, H2O America's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 3.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.77 vs. the industry median of 1.55, H2O America 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 1.55, based on 426 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. H2O America's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.69 is 9% 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 H2O America and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H2O America's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 2.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H2O America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America (FRA:76W) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.21, compared to a current price of €53.00 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.77 and 9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.55. H2O America's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 10 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 H2O America (FRA:76W), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69 as of Aug. 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 H2O America (FRA:76W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H2O America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €53.00 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.21. GuruFocus considers H2O America to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:76W:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.69 (39% below median its 10-year median of 2.77)
  • GF Value™: €44.21 vs. price of €53.00 (19.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#240 of 426)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:76W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


H2O America Business Description

Other Exchanges HTO:USA
Address 110 West Taylor Street, San Jose, CA, USA, 95110
H2O America is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities united by one purpose: delivering clean, high-quality water to the communities it calls home. Across approximately 407,000 water and wastewater service connections, the company invests in critical infrastructure to strengthen the water supply for generations to come. Its single reportable segment provides water utility and utility-related services to its customers.
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