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Rockwell AutomationROK +1.46%78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 20.21 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 13.20. GuruFocus rates ROK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $313.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,291 Industrial Products companies, Rockwell Automation ranks worse than 97.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rockwell Automation's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ROK'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.49 Med: 13.2 Max: 20.93
Current: 19.92
During the past years, Rockwell Automation's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 20.93. The lowest was 7.49. And the median was 13.20.
ROK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 97.25% of 2291
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.21
vs ROK: 19.92
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.
Rockwell Automation's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $31.652. 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 $23.19 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) 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.
Rockwell Automation Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Rockwell Automation Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rockwell Automation'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.
Rockwell Automation Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
ROK vs AME, IR, DOV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Rockwell Automation'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.
Rockwell Automation Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Rockwell Automation's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rockwell Automation's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Rockwell Automation 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.
Rockwell Automation's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 20.21 mean?
Rockwell Automation (ROK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 20.21 as of Jul. 16, 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 Rockwell Automation and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 13.20. Over the past decade, Rockwell Automation's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.49 to 20.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Rockwell Automation ranks #2228 out of 2291 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 97.3%.
Is Rockwell Automation's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Rockwell Automation's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 20.21 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 13.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.49 to a high of 20.93. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21. Rockwell Automation's value of 20.21 is 814.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rockwell Automation ranks #2228 out of 2291 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Rockwell Automation has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rockwell Automation's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AME and IR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Rockwell Automation ranks #2228 out of 2291 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Rockwell Automation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21. Rockwell Automation's value of 20.21 is 814.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Rockwell Automation's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.49 to 20.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.20 vs. the industry median of 2.21, Rockwell Automation 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.21, based on 2,291 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. Rockwell Automation's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 20.21 is 814.5% 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 Rockwell Automation and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rockwell Automation's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 20.21, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 13.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rockwell Automation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rockwell Automation (ROK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $313.78, compared to a current price of $468.67 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 20.21, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 13.20 and 814.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.21. Rockwell Automation's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 Rockwell Automation (ROK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 20.21 as of Jul. 16, 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 Rockwell Automation (ROK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rockwell Automation stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $468.67 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $313.78.
GuruFocus considers Rockwell Automation to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROK:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 20.21 (53% above median its 10-year median of 13.20)
GF Value™: $313.78 vs. price of $468.67 (49.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 814.5% above the Industrial Products median (#2228 of 2291)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
With roots tracing back to the early 1900s, Rockwell Automation is the successor to Rockwell International, which spun off its avionics segment in 2001. It is a pure-play industrial automation company that operates through three segments. Its largest segment by revenue, intelligent devices, sells factory floor-level devices such as motors, drives, sensors, relays, and actuators. Its software and control segment sells visualization, simulation, and human-machine interface software and control products such as programmable controllers, computers, and operator terminals. Its smallest segment, lifecycle services, offers digital consulting, engineered-to-order services, and other outsourced services such as remote monitoring, cybersecurity, and asset and plant maintenance and optimization.
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