SKYW (SkyWest) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.75 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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SKYW SkyWest Inc SKYW
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Price $94.96
GF Value $110.82
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is SkyWest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

SkyWest SKYW +1.74% 89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 1.51. GuruFocus rates SKYW with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $110.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 698 Transportation companies, SkyWest ranks worse than 64.04% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-02), SkyWest's current share price is $94.96. SkyWest's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $54.24. SkyWest's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.75.

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

SKYW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 1.51   Max: 2.55
Current: 1.72

During the past years, SkyWest's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.55. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 1.51.

SKYW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.04% of 698 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs SKYW: 1.72

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.

SkyWest's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $70.928. 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 $54.24 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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SkyWest  (NAS:SKYW) 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.


SkyWest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


SkyWest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SkyWest'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.

SkyWest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

SkyWest 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 1.05 0.40 1.18 2.11 1.96

SkyWest 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 2.07 1.99 1.96 1.74 1.83

SKYW vs ALK, CPA, ALGT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, SkyWest'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.


SkyWest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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SkyWest 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=94.96/54.24
=1.75

* 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.

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

For example, SkyWest'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)
=70.928/333.9520*333.9520
=70.928

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

SkyWest Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 31.387 241.428 43.416
201612 26.097 241.432 36.098
201703 26.553 243.801 36.372
201706 27.480 244.955 37.464
201709 28.465 246.819 38.514
201712 33.897 246.524 45.918
201803 34.338 249.554 45.951
201806 35.750 251.989 47.378
201809 37.145 252.439 49.139
201812 38.225 251.233 50.811
201903 38.999 254.202 51.234
201906 40.325 256.143 52.575
201909 41.914 256.759 54.515
201912 43.221 256.974 56.168
202003 43.148 258.115 55.825
202006 42.740 257.797 55.366
202009 43.544 260.280 55.869
202012 42.637 260.474 54.665
202103 43.331 264.877 54.631
202106 44.669 271.696 54.904
202109 44.895 274.310 54.656
202112 45.008 278.802 53.911
202203 45.321 287.504 52.643
202206 46.416 296.311 52.312
202209 47.354 296.808 53.280
202212 46.398 296.797 52.206
202303 48.833 301.836 54.029
202306 50.911 305.109 55.724
202309 51.835 307.789 56.241
202312 52.542 306.746 57.202
202403 53.761 312.332 57.482
202406 55.649 314.175 59.152
202409 57.303 315.301 60.693
202412 59.730 315.605 63.202
202503 61.005 319.799 63.705
202506 63.969 322.561 66.228
202509 66.723 324.800 68.603
202512 68.883 324.054 70.987
202603 68.717 330.213 69.495
202606 70.928 333.952 70.928

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 1.75 mean?
SkyWest (SKYW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 as of Sep. 02, 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 SkyWest and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 1.51. Over the past decade, SkyWest's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.55. According to the industry distribution chart, SkyWest ranks #447 out of 698 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 64%.
Is SkyWest's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
SkyWest's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 2.55. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. SkyWest's value of 1.75 is 36.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SkyWest ranks #447 out of 698 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SkyWest has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SkyWest's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ALK and CPA?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SkyWest ranks #447 out of 698 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places SkyWest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. SkyWest's value of 1.75 is 36.7% above this benchmark. Historically, SkyWest's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 2.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 1.28, SkyWest 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 1.28, based on 698 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. SkyWest's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 is 36.7% 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 SkyWest and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SkyWest's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SkyWest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyWest (SKYW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $110.82, compared to a current price of $94.96 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 36.7% above the Transportation industry median of 1.28. SkyWest's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 SkyWest (SKYW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Sep. 02, 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 SkyWest (SKYW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyWest stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $94.96 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $110.82. GuruFocus considers SkyWest to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SKYW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.75 (16% above median its 10-year median of 1.51)
  • GF Value™: $110.82 vs. price of $94.96 (14.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.7% above the Transportation median (#447 of 698)

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


SkyWest Business Description

Other Exchanges 1SKYW:ItalySY2:Germany
Address 444 South River Road, St. George, UT, USA, 84790
SkyWest Inc offers commercial air services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Additionally, it leases aircraft to capable users to help generate revenue. SkyWest generally provides regional flights and utilizes smaller, lower-cost aircraft to carry passengers who book tickets through partner airlines. It partners with carriers to fly and operate aircraft for a fee and may use the carriers' brands and ground support to coordinate marketing and transport passengers. The company has two reportable segments: SkyWest Airlines and SWC, which generate maximum revenue, and SkyWest Leasing activities.
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