AeroVironment (MIL:1AVAV) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.66 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — Near Median

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MIL:1AVAV AeroVironment Inc MIL:1AVAV
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Price €124.55
GF Value €218.22
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What is AeroVironment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

AeroVironment MIL:1AVAV -7.33% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.66 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.66. GuruFocus rates MIL:1AVAV with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €218.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Aerospace & Defense companies, AeroVironment ranks worse than 58.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), AeroVironment's current share price is €124.55. AeroVironment's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €26.72. AeroVironment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.66.

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

MIL:1AVAV' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77   Med: 4.66   Max: 14.56
Current: 4.47

During the past years, AeroVironment's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.56. The lowest was 1.77. And the median was 4.66.

MIL:1AVAV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
58.77% of 211 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.46 vs MIL:1AVAV: 4.47

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.

AeroVironment's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €74.338. 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 €26.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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AeroVironment  (MIL:1AVAV) 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.


AeroVironment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


AeroVironment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AeroVironment'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.

AeroVironment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

AeroVironment Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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AeroVironment Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 6.05 9.93 12.84 9.14 5.94

MIL:1AVAV vs PL, DPC, HXL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, AeroVironment'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.


AeroVironment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, AeroVironment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AeroVironment 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=124.55/26.72
=4.66

* 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.

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=74.338/333.0200*333.0200
=74.338

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

AeroVironment Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 13.596 240.628 18.816
201610 13.525 241.729 18.633
201701 13.915 242.839 19.082
201704 15.081 244.524 20.539
201707 13.846 244.786 18.837
201710 13.886 246.663 18.748
201801 13.391 247.867 17.991
201804 13.943 250.546 18.533
201807 15.638 252.006 20.665
201810 16.150 252.885 21.268
201901 16.675 251.712 22.061
201904 17.192 255.548 22.404
201907 17.903 256.571 23.237
201910 18.477 257.346 23.910
202001 18.427 257.971 23.788
202004 19.494 256.389 25.320
202007 18.765 259.101 24.118
202010 18.475 260.388 23.628
202101 17.889 261.582 22.774
202104 20.653 267.054 25.755
202107 20.398 273.003 24.882
202110 20.846 276.589 25.099
202201 21.375 281.148 25.319
202204 22.563 289.109 25.990
202207 23.597 296.276 26.523
202210 24.509 298.012 27.388
202301 22.829 299.170 25.412
202304 19.166 303.363 21.040
202307 19.755 305.691 21.521
202310 26.715 307.671 28.916
202401 26.525 308.417 28.641
202404 27.255 313.548 28.948
202407 27.639 314.540 29.263
202410 27.939 315.664 29.475
202501 29.476 317.671 30.900
202504 27.911 320.795 28.975
202507 75.983 323.048 78.328
202510 76.014 0.000
202601 72.807 325.252 74.546
202604 74.338 333.020 74.338

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 4.66 mean?
AeroVironment (MIL:1AVAV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.66 as of Jul. 31, 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 AeroVironment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.66. Over the past decade, AeroVironment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.77 to 14.56. According to the industry distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #124 out of 211 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is AeroVironment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
AeroVironment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.66 is near median its 10-year median of 4.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 14.56. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.46. AeroVironment's value of 4.66 is 34.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #124 out of 211 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AeroVironment has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AeroVironment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PL and DPC?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, AeroVironment ranks #124 out of 211 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places AeroVironment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.46. AeroVironment's value of 4.66 is 34.7% above this benchmark. Historically, AeroVironment's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.77 to 14.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.66 vs. the industry median of 3.46, AeroVironment 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.46, based on 211 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. AeroVironment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.66 is 34.7% 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 AeroVironment and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AeroVironment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AeroVironment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment (MIL:1AVAV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €218.22, compared to a current price of €124.55 — trading 42.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.66 and 34.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.46. AeroVironment's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 AeroVironment (MIL:1AVAV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.66 as of Jul. 31, 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 AeroVironment (MIL:1AVAV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AeroVironment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €124.55 is trading 42.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €218.22. GuruFocus considers AeroVironment to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1AVAV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.66 (near median its 10-year median of 4.66)
  • GF Value™: €218.22 vs. price of €124.55 (42.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#124 of 211)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1AVAV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AeroVironment Business Description

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Address 241 18th Street South, Suite 650, Arlington, VA, USA, 22202
AeroVironment Inc supplies unmanned aircraft systems, tactical missile systems, high-altitude pseudo-satellites, and other related services to government agencies within the United States Department of Defense as well as the United States allied international governments. The systems can help with security, surveillance, or sensing, and provide eyes in the sky without needing an actual person, or driver in the sky. The company is a defense technology provider delivering integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. It develops and deploy autonomous systems, precision strike systems, counter-UAS technologies, space-based platforms, directed energy systems, and cyber and electronic warfare capabilities. Company operates in three segments: UxS, LMS, MW.
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