Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (FRA:AXF1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.28 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 28% Above Median

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FRA:AXF1 Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA FRA:AXF1
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GF Value €42.61
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles FRA:AXF1 -3.13% 95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.28 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates FRA:AXF1 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 738 Transportation companies, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles ranks worse than 75.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's current share price is €58.80. Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €25.83. Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.28.

The historical rank and industry rank for Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:AXF1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02   Med: 1.78   Max: 2.46
Current: 2.36

During the past 13 years, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.46. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.78.

FRA:AXF1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.88% of 738 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs FRA:AXF1: 2.36

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.

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €28.629. 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 €25.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles  (FRA:AXF1) 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.


Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles'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.

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles 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 1.61 1.11 1.32 1.38 2.25

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.32 1.40 1.38 1.84 2.25

FRA:AXF1 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles'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.


Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles 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.

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=58.80/25.83
=2.28

* 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.

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=28.629/128.4000*128.4000
=28.629

Current CPI (Dec25) = 128.4000.

Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 22.519 101.842 28.391
201712 21.890 102.975 27.295
201812 21.928 104.193 27.022
201912 21.389 105.015 26.152
202012 18.464 104.456 22.696
202112 21.197 111.298 24.454
202212 22.665 117.650 24.736
202312 24.980 121.300 26.442
202412 25.763 124.753 26.516
202512 28.629 128.400 28.629

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 2.28 mean?
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (FRA:AXF1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.28 as of Jul. 15, 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 Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 2.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles ranks #560 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.28 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 2.46. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' value of 2.28 is 83.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles ranks #560 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles ranks #560 out of 738 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' value of 2.28 is 83.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 2.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles 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 a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.24, based on 738 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. Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.28 is 83.9% 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 Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.28, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (FRA:AXF1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.61, compared to a current price of €58.80 — trading 38% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.28, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 83.9% above the Transportation industry median of 1.24. Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 4 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 Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (FRA:AXF1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.28 as of Jul. 15, 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 Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (FRA:AXF1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €58.80 is trading 38% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.61. GuruFocus considers Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AXF1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.28 (28% above median its 10-year median of 1.78)
  • GF Value™: €42.61 vs. price of €58.80 (38% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 83.9% above the Transportation median (#560 of 738)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AXF1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles Business Description

Address Jose Miguel Iturrioz, 26, Guipuzcoa, Beasain, ESP, 20200
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA is a Spain-based company that offers comprehensive railway solutions. The company's train-related products comprise high-speed rolling stock, wheelsets, traction and communication systems, signaling systems, and related services including vehicle maintenance, vehicle upgrading and refurbishment, and aftersales technical supports. In addition to supplying train-related products, the company also helps customers conduct viability studies, civil work, electrification projects, and system operation. The company operates under concession or turnkey models. Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles has a global presence, with Europe and Brazil being the two largest markets.
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