United Airlines Holdings (MEX:UAL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.03 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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MEX:UAL United Airlines Holdings Inc MEX:UAL
78 GF Score
Price MXN1,934.00
GF Value MXN1,543.44
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is United Airlines Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

United Airlines Holdings MEX:UAL +0.62% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.03 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates MEX:UAL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,543.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 707 Transportation companies, United Airlines Holdings ranks worse than 84.72% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), United Airlines Holdings's current share price is MXN1934.00. United Airlines Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN637.64. United Airlines Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.03.

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

MEX:UAL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11   Med: 2.64   Max: 14.67
Current: 3.25

During the past years, United Airlines Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.67. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 2.64.

MEX:UAL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
84.72% of 707 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs MEX:UAL: 3.25

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.

United Airlines Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN897.598. 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 MXN637.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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United Airlines Holdings  (MEX:UAL) 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.


United Airlines Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


United Airlines Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Airlines 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.

United Airlines Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

United Airlines Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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United Airlines 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 2.38 2.84 3.27 2.61 3.76

MEX:UAL vs LUV, DAL, AAL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, United Airlines 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.


United Airlines Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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United Airlines 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1934.00/637.64
=3.03

* 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.

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

For example, United Airlines 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)
=897.598/333.9520*333.9520
=897.598

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

United Airlines Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 513.272 241.428 709.977
201612 567.436 241.432 784.885
201703 511.318 243.801 700.390
201706 524.720 244.955 715.361
201709 549.490 246.819 743.473
201712 597.727 246.524 809.707
201803 542.018 249.554 725.326
201806 621.761 251.989 823.998
201809 650.059 252.439 859.964
201812 730.507 251.233 971.028
201903 719.486 254.202 945.208
201906 769.164 256.143 1,002.814
201909 879.666 256.759 1,144.132
201912 865.688 256.974 1,125.010
202003 893.133 258.115 1,155.545
202006 675.610 257.797 875.190
202009 531.645 260.280 682.127
202012 380.177 260.474 487.422
202103 328.873 264.877 414.637
202106 301.655 271.696 370.776
202109 344.873 274.310 419.857
202112 318.596 278.802 381.618
202203 220.848 287.504 256.527
202206 244.068 296.311 275.072
202209 301.362 296.808 339.076
202212 411.233 296.797 462.714
202303 366.470 301.836 405.463
202306 402.751 305.109 440.824
202309 470.132 307.789 510.095
202312 482.496 306.746 525.290
202403 463.762 312.332 495.864
202406 586.431 314.175 623.346
202409 684.813 315.301 725.322
202412 806.179 315.605 853.044
202503 788.106 319.799 822.984
202506 777.703 322.561 805.167
202509 810.789 324.800 833.635
202512 850.658 324.054 876.641
202603 881.958 330.213 891.944
202606 897.598 333.952 897.598

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 3.03 mean?
United Airlines Holdings (MEX:UAL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.03 as of Aug. 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 United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, United Airlines Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 14.67. According to the industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #599 out of 707 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 84.7%.
Is United Airlines Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
United Airlines Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.03 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 14.67. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. United Airlines Holdings' value of 3.03 is 138.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #599 out of 707 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Airlines Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Airlines Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LUV and DAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #599 out of 707 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places United Airlines Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. United Airlines Holdings' value of 3.03 is 138.6% above this benchmark. Historically, United Airlines Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 14.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 1.27, United Airlines 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 707 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. United Airlines Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.03 is 138.6% 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 United Airlines 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. United Airlines Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.03, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Airlines Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings (MEX:UAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,543.44, compared to a current price of MXN1,934.00 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.03, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 138.6% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. United Airlines Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 United Airlines Holdings (MEX:UAL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.03 as of Aug. 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 United Airlines Holdings (MEX:UAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,934.00 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,543.44. GuruFocus considers United Airlines Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:UAL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.03 (15% above median its 10-year median of 2.64)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,543.44 vs. price of MXN1,934.00 (25.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 138.6% above the Transportation median (#599 of 707)

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


United Airlines Holdings Business Description

Address 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Chicago-based United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel, especially across the Pacific, than its large US peers.
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