Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.91 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 54% Above Median

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FRA:ID2 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc FRA:ID2
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What is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co FRA:ID2 -2.29% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:ID2 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 163 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks better than 76.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current share price is €2.56. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €2.80. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:ID2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 0.59   Max: 1.4
Current: 0.89

During the past years, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.40. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.59.

FRA:ID2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.07% of 163 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 1.54 vs FRA:ID2: 0.89

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.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €2.272. 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 €2.80 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

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Art's-Way Manufacturing Co  (FRA:ID2) 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.


Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Art's-Way Manufacturing Co'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.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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FRA:ID2 vs GP, CLEV, HCAI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co'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.


Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Art's-Way Manufacturing Co 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.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.56/2.80
=0.91

* 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.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=2.272/335.1230*335.1230
=2.272

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201608 3.979 240.849 5.536
201611 3.943 241.353 5.475
201702 3.900 243.603 5.365
201705 3.645 244.733 4.991
201708 3.437 245.519 4.691
201711 3.277 246.669 4.452
201802 2.979 248.991 4.010
201805 3.044 251.588 4.055
201808 2.961 252.146 3.935
201811 2.721 252.038 3.618
201902 2.569 252.776 3.406
201905 2.536 256.092 3.319
201908 2.495 256.558 3.259
201911 2.481 257.208 3.233
202002 2.401 258.678 3.111
202005 2.210 256.394 2.889
202008 1.964 259.918 2.532
202011 1.890 260.229 2.434
202102 1.762 263.014 2.245
202105 1.775 269.195 2.210
202108 1.853 273.567 2.270
202111 1.998 277.948 2.409
202202 1.904 283.716 2.249
202205 2.101 292.296 2.409
202208 2.201 296.171 2.490
202211 2.210 297.711 2.488
202302 2.144 300.840 2.388
202305 2.176 304.127 2.398
202308 2.176 307.026 2.375
202311 2.146 307.051 2.342
202402 2.050 310.326 2.214
202405 2.049 314.069 2.186
202408 2.013 314.796 2.143
202411 2.262 315.493 2.403
202502 2.280 319.082 2.395
202505 2.366 321.465 2.467
202508 2.340 323.976 2.421
202511 2.252 324.122 2.328
202602 2.212 326.785 2.268
202605 2.272 335.123 2.272

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 0.91 mean?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 as of Aug. 20, 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #39 out of 163 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.40. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's value of 0.91 is 40.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #39 out of 163 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GP and CLEV?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co ranks #39 out of 163 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Art's-Way Manufacturing Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's value of 0.91 is 40.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 1.54, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 1.54, based on 163 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. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.91 is 40.9% 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 0.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.57, compared to a current price of €2.56 — trading 63.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 40.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 1.54. Art's-Way Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 as of Aug. 20, 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co (FRA:ID2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Art's-Way Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.56 is trading 63.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.57. GuruFocus considers Art's-Way Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ID2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.91 (54% above median its 10-year median of 0.59)
  • GF Value™: €1.57 vs. price of €2.56 (63.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#39 of 163)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ID2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Business Description

Other Exchanges ARTW:USA
Address 5556 Highway 9, P.O. Box 288, Armstrong, IA, USA, 50514
Art's-Way Manufacturing Co Inc is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment. It has two reportable segments: Agricultural Products and Modular Buildings. The Agricultural Products segment fabricates and sells farming products as well as related equipment and replacement parts for these products in the United States and world wide. Its Modular Buildings segment manufactures and installs modular buildings for animal containment and various laboratory uses. It derives revenues from the Agricultural Products segment.
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