Ryanair Holdings (FRA:RY4D) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.91 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:RY4D Ryanair Holdings PLC FRA:RY4D
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Price €49.80
GF Value €53.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ryanair Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ryanair Holdings FRA:RY4D -5.14% 94 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.91 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:RY4D with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €53.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 738 Transportation companies, Ryanair Holdings ranks worse than 85.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Ryanair Holdings's current share price is €49.80. Ryanair Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €12.74. Ryanair Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.91.

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

FRA:RY4D' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.48   Med: 4.2   Max: 7.55
Current: 3.71

During the past years, Ryanair Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.55. The lowest was 2.48. And the median was 4.20.

FRA:RY4D's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.09% of 738 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.265 vs FRA:RY4D: 3.71

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.

Ryanair Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €18.246. 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 €12.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ryanair Holdings  (FRA:RY4D) 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.


Ryanair Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ryanair Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ryanair Holdings'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.

Ryanair Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ryanair Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ryanair Holdings 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 4.30 4.33 5.04 3.90 4.36

FRA:RY4D vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Ryanair Holdings'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.


Ryanair Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ryanair Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ryanair Holdings 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.

Ryanair Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=49.80/12.74
=3.91

* 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.

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

For example, Ryanair Holdings'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)
=18.246/128.3100*128.3100
=18.246

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 128.3100.

Ryanair Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 7.445 100.274 9.527
201612 7.881 99.676 10.145
201703 7.263 100.374 9.284
201706 7.072 100.673 9.013
201709 8.005 100.474 10.223
201712 8.116 100.075 10.406
201803 7.632 100.573 9.737
201806 8.363 101.072 10.617
201809 9.609 101.371 12.163
201812 8.605 100.773 10.956
201903 9.202 101.670 11.613
201906 9.383 102.168 11.784
201909 11.431 102.268 14.342
201912 11.347 102.068 14.264
202003 9.024 102.367 11.311
202006 8.562 101.769 10.795
202009 8.849 101.072 11.234
202012 8.286 101.072 10.519
202103 8.238 102.367 10.326
202106 7.920 103.364 9.831
202109 8.740 104.859 10.695
202112 8.699 106.653 10.465
202203 9.776 109.245 11.482
202206 10.938 112.779 12.444
202209 11.724 113.504 13.253
202212 11.052 115.436 12.285
202303 9.912 117.609 10.814
202306 0.000 119.662 0.000
202309 14.801 120.749 15.728
202312 13.812 120.749 14.677
202403 13.358 120.990 14.166
202406 13.866 122.318 14.545
202409 14.180 121.594 14.963
202412 15.116 122.439 15.841
202503 13.229 123.405 13.755
202506 13.947 124.492 14.375
202509 16.987 124.810 17.463
202512 16.726 125.770 17.064
202603 19.353 127.830 19.426
202606 18.246 128.310 18.246

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 3.91 mean?
Ryanair Holdings (FRA:RY4D) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.91 as of Jul. 24, 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 Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.20. Over the past decade, Ryanair Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.48 to 7.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #628 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is Ryanair Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.91 is near median its 10-year median of 4.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.48 to a high of 7.55. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Ryanair Holdings' value of 3.91 is 209.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #628 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Ryanair Holdings ranks #628 out of 738 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ryanair Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Ryanair Holdings' value of 3.91 is 209.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Ryanair Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.48 to 7.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Ryanair Holdings 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 1.27, 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. Ryanair Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.91 is 209.1% 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 Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ryanair Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryanair Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings (FRA:RY4D) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €53.32, compared to a current price of €49.80 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 209.1% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ryanair Holdings (FRA:RY4D), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.91 as of Jul. 24, 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 Ryanair Holdings (FRA:RY4D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €49.80 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €53.32. GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RY4D:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.91 (near median its 10-year median of 4.20)
  • GF Value™: €53.32 vs. price of €49.80 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 209.1% above the Transportation median (#628 of 738)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RY4D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ryanair Holdings Business Description

Address Airside Business Park, Swords, County Dublin, Dublin, IRL, K67 NY94
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 flights daily across 240-plus destinations in 40 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 "Gamechanger" variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
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