Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.61 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 48% Above Median

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STU:ARW Arrow Electronics Inc STU:ARW
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Price €197.00
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What is Arrow Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Arrow Electronics STU:ARW 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.61 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 1.76. GuruFocus rates STU:ARW with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €133.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,968 Hardware companies, Arrow Electronics ranks worse than 57.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Arrow Electronics's current share price is €197.00. Arrow Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €75.57. Arrow Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.61.

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

STU:ARW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99   Med: 1.76   Max: 2.51
Current: 2.45

During the past years, Arrow Electronics's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.51. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 1.76.

STU:ARW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.77% of 1968 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2 vs STU:ARW: 2.45

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.

Arrow Electronics's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €114.156. 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 €75.57 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Arrow Electronics  (STU:ARW) 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.


Arrow Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Arrow Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arrow Electronics'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.

Arrow Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Arrow Electronics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Arrow Electronics 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 1.25 1.49 1.38 1.23 1.55

STU:ARW vs AVT, NSIT, SNX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Arrow Electronics'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.


Arrow Electronics Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arrow Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Arrow Electronics 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.

Arrow Electronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=197.00/75.57
=2.61

* 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.

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

For example, Arrow Electronics'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)
=114.156/330.2130*330.2130
=114.156

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Arrow Electronics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 42.814 241.018 58.658
201609 44.015 241.428 60.201
201612 47.057 241.432 64.361
201703 47.494 243.801 64.328
201706 47.462 244.955 63.981
201709 46.538 246.819 62.262
201712 47.692 246.524 63.882
201803 47.201 249.554 62.457
201806 50.143 251.989 65.709
201809 51.633 252.439 67.541
201812 54.943 251.233 72.215
201903 56.619 254.202 73.549
201906 50.761 256.143 65.440
201909 52.092 256.759 66.995
201912 53.718 256.974 69.028
202003 52.863 258.115 67.629
202006 53.712 257.797 68.800
202009 53.601 260.280 68.003
202012 55.896 260.474 70.862
202103 58.526 264.877 72.962
202106 59.426 271.696 72.225
202109 62.833 274.310 75.638
202112 68.681 278.802 81.346
202203 73.392 287.504 84.294
202206 78.202 296.311 87.149
202209 85.317 296.808 94.919
202212 88.369 296.797 98.318
202303 90.626 301.836 99.146
202306 92.634 305.109 100.256
202309 94.907 307.789 101.821
202312 98.932 306.746 106.501
202403 98.501 312.332 104.140
202406 100.775 314.175 105.919
202409 102.169 315.301 107.001
202412 105.457 315.605 110.338
202503 105.667 319.799 109.108
202506 106.629 322.561 109.159
202509 105.869 324.800 107.633
202512 110.111 324.054 112.204
202603 114.156 330.213 114.156

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 2.61 mean?
Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.61 as of Aug. 06, 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 Arrow Electronics and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 1.76. Over the past decade, Arrow Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 2.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #1137 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 57.8%.
Is Arrow Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Arrow Electronics' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.61 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 2.51. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Arrow Electronics' value of 2.61 is 30.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #1137 out of 1968 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arrow Electronics has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arrow Electronics' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AVT and NSIT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #1137 out of 1968 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Arrow Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00. Arrow Electronics' value of 2.61 is 30.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Arrow Electronics' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 2.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.76 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Arrow Electronics 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 Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.00, based on 1,968 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. Arrow Electronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.61 is 30.5% 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 Arrow Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arrow Electronics's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.61, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 1.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arrow Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €133.62, compared to a current price of €197.00 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.61, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 1.76 and 30.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.00. Arrow Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.61 as of Aug. 06, 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 Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Electronics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €197.00 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €133.62. GuruFocus considers Arrow Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:ARW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.61 (48% above median its 10-year median of 1.76)
  • GF Value™: €133.62 vs. price of €197.00 (47.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.5% above the Hardware median (#1137 of 1968)

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


Arrow Electronics Business Description

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Address 9151 East Panorama Circle, Centennial, CO, USA, 80112
Arrow Electronics Inc. is a provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. It has one of the world's broadest portfolios of product offerings available from electronic components and enterprise computing solutions suppliers, coupled with a range of services, solutions, and software, the company helps industrial and commercial customers introduce products, reduce their time to market, and enhance their overall competitiveness. The company has two business segments, the global components business and the global enterprise computing solutions.
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