BorgWarner (MEX:BWA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.92 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:BWA BorgWarner Inc MEX:BWA
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What is BorgWarner Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BorgWarner MEX:BWA 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates MEX:BWA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN627.01. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,032 Vehicles & Parts companies, BorgWarner ranks worse than 65.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), BorgWarner's current share price is MXN1001.80. BorgWarner's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN520.84. BorgWarner's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.92.

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

MEX:BWA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 1.93   Max: 3.54
Current: 2.21

During the past years, BorgWarner's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.54. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.93.

MEX:BWA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
65.6% of 1032 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs MEX:BWA: 2.21

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.

BorgWarner's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN479.475. 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 MXN520.84 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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BorgWarner  (MEX:BWA) 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.


BorgWarner Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BorgWarner Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BorgWarner'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.

BorgWarner Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BorgWarner 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 1.91 1.51 1.42 1.20 1.63

BorgWarner Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.07 1.23 1.59 1.63 1.92

MEX:BWA vs MOD, APTV, AUR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, BorgWarner'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.


BorgWarner Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BorgWarner's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BorgWarner 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1001.80/520.84
=1.92

* 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.

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

For example, BorgWarner'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)
=479.475/330.2130*330.2130
=479.475

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

BorgWarner Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 317.771 241.018 435.370
201609 336.796 241.428 460.653
201612 312.592 241.432 427.540
201703 301.963 243.801 408.990
201706 309.343 244.955 417.012
201709 329.299 246.819 440.561
201712 346.260 246.524 463.807
201803 338.160 249.554 447.458
201806 372.572 251.989 488.228
201809 365.203 252.439 477.718
201812 398.518 251.233 523.800
201903 400.003 254.202 519.611
201906 408.706 256.143 526.893
201909 426.117 256.759 548.021
201912 429.999 256.974 552.551
202003 535.879 258.115 685.563
202006 513.532 257.797 657.785
202009 429.900 260.280 545.407
202012 535.158 260.474 678.441
202103 542.626 264.877 676.473
202106 551.962 271.696 670.842
202109 569.940 274.310 686.091
202112 594.433 278.802 704.046
202203 585.923 287.504 672.962
202206 585.197 296.311 652.151
202209 582.006 296.808 647.509
202212 601.563 296.797 669.292
202303 572.267 301.836 626.068
202306 550.719 305.109 596.031
202309 427.441 307.789 458.582
202312 430.517 306.746 463.453
202403 425.472 312.332 449.830
202406 490.077 314.175 515.094
202409 554.245 315.301 580.458
202412 527.616 315.605 552.037
202503 532.673 319.799 550.019
202506 515.383 322.561 527.609
202509 513.553 324.800 522.112
202512 473.237 324.054 482.231
202603 479.475 330.213 479.475

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 1.92 mean?
BorgWarner (MEX:BWA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.92 as of Jul. 19, 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 BorgWarner and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.93. Over the past decade, BorgWarner's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.54. According to the industry distribution chart, BorgWarner ranks #677 out of 1032 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is BorgWarner's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BorgWarner's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.92 is near median its 10-year median of 1.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 3.54. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. BorgWarner's value of 1.92 is 51.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BorgWarner ranks #677 out of 1032 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BorgWarner has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BorgWarner's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MOD and APTV?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, BorgWarner ranks #677 out of 1032 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places BorgWarner in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. BorgWarner's value of 1.92 is 51.2% above this benchmark. Historically, BorgWarner's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 3.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 1.27, BorgWarner 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 1.27, based on 1,032 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. BorgWarner's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.92 is 51.2% 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 BorgWarner and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts 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. BorgWarner's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BorgWarner stock overvalued right now?
BorgWarner (MEX:BWA) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.92. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN627.01, compared to a current price of MXN1,001.80 — trading 59.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 51.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 1.27. BorgWarner's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 BorgWarner (MEX:BWA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.92 as of Jul. 19, 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 BorgWarner (MEX:BWA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BorgWarner stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,001.80 is trading 59.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN627.01.

Key valuation signals for MEX:BWA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.92 (near median its 10-year median of 1.93)
  • GF Value™: MXN627.01 vs. price of MXN1,001.80 (59.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 51.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#677 of 1032)

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


BorgWarner Business Description

Address 3850 Hamlin Road, Auburn Hills, MI, USA, 48326
BorgWarner is a tier one supplier of turbo and thermal management technologies, drivetrain systems, powerdrive systems, and battery and charging systems mostly to automotive original equipment manufacturers. Its products aim to move a vehicle with as few electrons as possible, resulting in cleaner, cost-optimized, and more-efficient vehicles. Foundational products, the combustion vehicle business, contributes more than 80% to group revenue while BorgWarner transitions to becoming an electric vehicle-centric parts supplier (e-business). In 2024, 23% of the company's revenue was sourced from Volkswagen and Ford. Revenue is well diversified geographically, with approximately a third each generated in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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