Alexandria Real Estate Equities (FRA:A6W) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.47 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 77% Below Median

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FRA:A6W Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc FRA:A6W
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What is Alexandria Real Estate Equities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Alexandria Real Estate Equities FRA:A6W +0.74% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.47 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates FRA:A6W with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €76.44 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 550 REITs companies, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks better than 74.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Alexandria Real Estate Equities's current share price is €41.03. Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €87.53. Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.47.

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

FRA:A6W' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42   Med: 2.07   Max: 3.28
Current: 0.48

During the past years, Alexandria Real Estate Equities's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.28. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 2.07.

FRA:A6W's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
74.73% of 550 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.8 vs FRA:A6W: 0.48

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.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €79.078. 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 €87.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Alexandria Real Estate Equities  (FRA:A6W) 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.


Alexandria Real Estate Equities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Alexandria Real Estate Equities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alexandria Real Estate Equities'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.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Alexandria Real Estate Equities 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 0.76 0.86 0.50 0.47 0.53

FRA:A6W vs VNO, BXP, CUZ: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Office subindustry, Alexandria Real Estate Equities'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.


Alexandria Real Estate Equities Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Alexandria Real Estate Equities 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.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=41.03/87.53
=0.47

* 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.

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

For example, Alexandria Real Estate Equities'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)
=79.078/333.9520*333.9520
=79.078

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 41.965 241.428 58.048
201612 50.596 241.432 69.985
201703 50.743 243.801 69.506
201706 49.117 244.955 66.962
201709 47.432 246.819 64.177
201712 49.754 246.524 67.399
201803 49.292 249.554 65.962
201806 52.918 251.989 70.130
201809 55.068 252.439 72.850
201812 57.625 251.233 76.598
201903 59.762 254.202 78.511
201906 59.829 256.143 78.003
201909 62.041 256.759 80.693
201912 66.053 256.974 85.840
202003 67.861 258.115 87.799
202006 67.238 257.797 87.101
202009 68.155 260.280 87.446
202012 70.514 260.474 90.406
202103 74.916 264.877 94.453
202106 78.155 271.696 96.063
202109 81.644 274.310 99.395
202112 90.657 278.802 108.590
202203 95.244 287.504 110.631
202206 100.422 296.311 113.179
202209 109.425 296.808 123.119
202212 104.891 296.797 118.022
202303 103.205 301.836 114.186
202306 101.539 305.109 111.138
202309 102.074 307.789 110.751
202312 98.528 306.746 107.267
202403 98.481 312.332 105.298
202406 98.607 314.175 104.814
202409 95.296 315.301 100.933
202412 99.209 315.605 104.976
202503 94.956 319.799 99.158
202506 87.519 322.561 90.610
202509 83.226 324.800 85.571
202512 77.469 324.054 79.835
202603 79.725 330.213 80.628
202606 79.078 333.952 79.078

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 0.47 mean?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities (FRA:A6W) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.47 as of Aug. 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 2.07. Over the past decade, Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 3.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks #139 out of 550 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Alexandria Real Estate Equities' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.47 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 2.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 3.28. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80. Alexandria Real Estate Equities' value of 0.47 is 41.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks #139 out of 550 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alexandria Real Estate Equities has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexandria Real Estate Equities' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VNO and BXP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Alexandria Real Estate Equities ranks #139 out of 550 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Alexandria Real Estate Equities in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80. Alexandria Real Estate Equities' value of 0.47 is 41.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Alexandria Real Estate Equities' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 3.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 0.80, Alexandria Real Estate Equities 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 REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.80, based on 550 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. Alexandria Real Estate Equities's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.47 is 41.3% 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alexandria Real Estate Equities's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.47, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexandria Real Estate Equities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Real Estate Equities (FRA:A6W) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.44, compared to a current price of €41.03 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.47, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 41.3% below the REITs industry median of 0.80. Alexandria Real Estate Equities' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities (FRA:A6W), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.47 as of Aug. 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities (FRA:A6W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexandria Real Estate Equities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €41.03 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €76.44. GuruFocus considers Alexandria Real Estate Equities to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:A6W:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.47 (77% below median its 10-year median of 2.07)
  • GF Value™: €76.44 vs. price of €41.03 (46.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.3% below the REITs median (#139 of 550)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:A6W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alexandria Real Estate Equities Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 26 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91101
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc is an urban office real estate investment trust (REIT). It is engaged in the business of providing space for lease to life science, agtech, and technology tenants. The company has established a market presence in key locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, and Research Triangle, Texas, and Canada. The Company is a life science real estate investment trust focused on developing, redeveloping, and operating properties that provide space for lease to tenants in the life science industry.
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