Leonardo SpA (MIL:LDO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.19 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 241% Above Median

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MIL:LDO Leonardo SpA MIL:LDO
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Price €50.75
GF Value €31.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Leonardo SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Leonardo SpA MIL:LDO +2.30% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.19 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 241% above its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates MIL:LDO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 214 Aerospace & Defense companies, Leonardo SpA ranks worse than 57.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Leonardo SpA's current share price is €50.75. Leonardo SpA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.10. Leonardo SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.19.

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

MIL:LDO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 1.23   Max: 5.47
Current: 4.2

During the past years, Leonardo SpA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.47. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.23.

MIL:LDO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.48% of 214 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.42 vs MIL:LDO: 4.20

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.

Leonardo SpA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.934. 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 €12.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Leonardo SpA  (MIL:LDO) 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.


Leonardo SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Leonardo SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leonardo SpA'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.

Leonardo SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Leonardo SpA 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 0.79 0.87 1.50 2.40 4.20

Leonardo SpA 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 4.02 4.21 4.67 4.20 4.80

MIL:LDO vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Leonardo SpA'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.


Leonardo SpA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

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

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


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Leonardo SpA 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.

Leonardo SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=50.75/12.10
=4.19

* 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.

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

For example, Leonardo SpA'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)
=16.934/124.5600*124.5600
=16.934

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 124.5600.

Leonardo SpA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.310 99.900 9.114
201609 7.039 100.100 8.759
201612 7.585 100.300 9.420
201703 7.724 101.000 9.526
201706 7.683 101.100 9.466
201709 7.737 101.200 9.523
201712 7.310 101.200 8.997
201803 7.251 101.800 8.872
201806 7.289 102.400 8.866
201809 7.557 102.600 9.174
201812 7.826 102.300 9.529
201903 8.174 102.800 9.904
201906 8.187 103.100 9.891
201909 8.584 102.900 10.391
201912 9.257 102.800 11.216
202003 9.316 102.900 11.277
202006 8.574 102.900 10.379
202009 8.811 102.300 10.728
202012 9.157 102.600 11.117
202103 9.547 103.700 11.467
202106 10.040 104.200 12.002
202109 10.242 104.900 12.162
202112 11.173 106.600 13.055
202203 11.335 110.400 12.789
202206 11.604 112.500 12.848
202209 12.155 114.200 13.258
202212 12.486 119.000 13.069
202303 12.579 118.800 13.189
202306 12.840 119.700 13.361
202309 12.964 120.300 13.423
202312 13.558 119.700 14.108
202403 14.474 120.200 14.999
202406 14.438 120.700 14.900
202409 14.659 121.200 15.065
202412 15.596 121.200 16.028
202503 16.182 122.500 16.454
202506 15.611 122.700 15.848
202509 15.695 123.100 15.881
202512 16.570 122.600 16.835
202603 16.934 124.560 16.934

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 4.19 mean?
Leonardo SpA (MIL:LDO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.19 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 Leonardo SpA and its competitors. This is 241% above median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Leonardo SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 5.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Leonardo SpA ranks #123 out of 214 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Leonardo SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Leonardo SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.19 is 241% above median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 5.47. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.42. Leonardo SpA's value of 4.19 is 22.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Leonardo SpA ranks #123 out of 214 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Leonardo SpA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leonardo SpA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Leonardo SpA ranks #123 out of 214 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Leonardo SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.42. Leonardo SpA's value of 4.19 is 22.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Leonardo SpA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 5.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Leonardo SpA 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 3.42, based on 214 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. Leonardo SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.19 is 22.5% 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 Leonardo SpA and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leonardo SpA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.19, which is 241% above median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leonardo SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leonardo SpA (MIL:LDO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.03, compared to a current price of €50.75 — trading 63.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.19, which is 241% above median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 22.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.42. Leonardo SpA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Leonardo SpA (MIL:LDO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.19 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 Leonardo SpA (MIL:LDO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leonardo SpA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €50.75 is trading 63.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €31.03. GuruFocus considers Leonardo SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:LDO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.19 (241% above median its 10-year median of 1.23)
  • GF Value™: €31.03 vs. price of €50.75 (63.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 22.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#123 of 214)

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


Leonardo SpA Business Description

Address Piazza Monte Grappa 4, Rome, ITA, 00195
Leonardo is a leading European security firm, with 30.2% of shares owned by the Italian government. Divisions include helicopters, defence electronics & security, aeronautics, cyber & security solutions, and space.The helicopter division serves both military and civil markets. Defence electronics & security accesses the US market through the Leonardo DRS subsidiary. Aeronautics integrates aircraft and aerostructures, participating in major programs like Eurofighter, F-35, and the Global Combat Air Programme, or GCAP. It also supplies large structural components to major commercial aircraft programs. Leonardo is currently evolving from a defense firm into a data-driven global security company.
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