SkyWest (FRA:SY2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.88 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 27% Above Median

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FRA:SY2 SkyWest Inc FRA:SY2
85 GF Score
Price €83.58
GF Value €91.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is SkyWest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SkyWest FRA:SY2 +1.24% 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY2 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €91.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 741 Transportation companies, SkyWest ranks worse than 68.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), SkyWest's current share price is €83.58. SkyWest's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €44.38. SkyWest's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.88.

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

FRA:SY2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 1.48   Max: 2.55
Current: 1.96

During the past years, SkyWest's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.55. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 1.48.

FRA:SY2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
68.83% of 741 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:SY2: 1.96

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.

SkyWest's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €59.440. 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 €44.38 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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SkyWest  (FRA:SY2) 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.


SkyWest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SkyWest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SkyWest'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.

SkyWest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SkyWest 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 1.05 0.40 1.18 2.11 1.96

SkyWest 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 2.07 1.99 1.96 1.74 0.00

FRA:SY2 vs ALGT, JBLU, ALK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, SkyWest'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.


SkyWest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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SkyWest 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.

SkyWest's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=83.58/44.38
=1.88

* 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.

SkyWest's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, SkyWest's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=59.44/330.2130*330.2130
=59.440

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

SkyWest Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 27.269 241.018 37.361
201609 27.966 241.428 38.250
201612 24.740 241.432 33.838
201703 24.827 243.801 33.627
201706 24.457 244.955 32.969
201709 23.882 246.819 31.951
201712 28.643 246.524 38.367
201803 27.848 249.554 36.849
201806 30.602 251.989 40.102
201809 31.833 252.439 41.640
201812 33.599 251.233 44.162
201903 34.514 254.202 44.834
201906 35.688 256.143 46.008
201909 38.058 256.759 48.946
201912 38.899 256.974 49.985
202003 39.049 258.115 49.956
202006 37.953 257.797 48.614
202009 36.969 260.280 46.902
202012 35.047 260.474 44.430
202103 36.398 264.877 45.376
202106 37.075 271.696 45.060
202109 38.161 274.310 45.938
202112 39.832 278.802 47.177
202203 41.152 287.504 47.265
202206 43.910 296.311 48.934
202209 47.827 296.808 53.210
202212 43.799 296.797 48.730
202303 45.610 301.836 49.898
202306 46.991 305.109 50.857
202309 48.570 307.789 52.109
202312 48.181 306.746 51.867
202403 49.460 312.332 52.292
202406 51.698 314.175 54.337
202409 51.630 315.301 54.072
202412 57.042 315.605 59.682
202503 56.429 319.799 58.267
202506 55.461 322.561 56.777
202509 56.848 324.800 57.795
202512 58.826 324.054 59.944
202603 59.440 330.213 59.440

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 1.88 mean?
SkyWest (FRA:SY2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 as of Jul. 26, 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 SkyWest and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, SkyWest's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.55. According to the industry distribution chart, SkyWest ranks #510 out of 741 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is SkyWest's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SkyWest's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 2.55. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. SkyWest's value of 1.88 is 48% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SkyWest ranks #510 out of 741 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SkyWest has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SkyWest's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ALGT and JBLU?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SkyWest ranks #510 out of 741 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SkyWest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. SkyWest's value of 1.88 is 48% above this benchmark. Historically, SkyWest's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 1.27, SkyWest 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 741 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. SkyWest's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.88 is 48% 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 SkyWest 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. SkyWest's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SkyWest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyWest (FRA:SY2) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €91.32, compared to a current price of €83.58 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 48% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. SkyWest's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 SkyWest (FRA:SY2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.88 as of Jul. 26, 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 SkyWest (FRA:SY2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyWest stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €83.58 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €91.32. GuruFocus considers SkyWest to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SY2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.88 (27% above median its 10-year median of 1.48)
  • GF Value™: €91.32 vs. price of €83.58 (8.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48% above the Transportation median (#510 of 741)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


SkyWest Business Description

Other Exchanges SKYW:USA1SKYW:Italy
Address 444 South River Road, St. George, UT, USA, 84790
SkyWest Inc offers commercial air services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Additionally, it leases aircraft to capable users to help generate revenue. SkyWest generally provides regional flights and utilizes smaller, lower-cost aircraft to carry passengers who book tickets through partner airlines. It partners with carriers to fly and operate aircraft for a fee and may use the carriers' brands and ground support to coordinate marketing and transport passengers. The company has two reportable segments: SkyWest Airlines and SWC, which generate maximum revenue, and SkyWest Leasing activities.
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