Elbit Systems (STU:EB2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.66 (As of Sep. 17, 2026) — 111% Above Median

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STU:EB2 Elbit Systems Ltd STU:EB2
74 GF Score
Price €641.50
GF Value €394.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Elbit Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Elbit Systems STU:EB2 +1.58% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.66 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 5.06. GuruFocus rates STU:EB2 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €394.41 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 206 Aerospace & Defense companies, Elbit Systems ranks worse than 86.41% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-17), Elbit Systems's current share price is €641.50. Elbit Systems's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €60.18. Elbit Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 10.66.

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

STU:EB2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.43   Med: 5.06   Max: 15.15
Current: 10.97

During the past years, Elbit Systems's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.15. The lowest was 3.43. And the median was 5.06.

STU:EB2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.41% of 206 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.41 vs STU:EB2: 10.97

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.

Elbit Systems's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €82.335. 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 €60.18 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Elbit Systems  (STU:EB2) 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.


Elbit Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Elbit Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Elbit Systems'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.

Elbit Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Elbit Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Elbit Systems Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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STU:EB2 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Elbit Systems'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.


Elbit Systems Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

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

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


STU:EB2
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Elbit Systems 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.

Elbit Systems's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=641.50/60.18
=10.66

* 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.

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

For example, Elbit Systems'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)
=82.335/333.9520*333.9520
=82.335

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Elbit Systems Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 32.011 241.428 44.279
201612 34.761 241.432 48.082
201703 35.214 243.801 48.235
201706 33.846 244.955 46.143
201709 33.270 246.819 45.015
201712 33.466 246.524 45.334
201803 33.304 249.554 44.567
201806 36.448 251.989 48.303
201809 37.734 252.439 49.918
201812 37.943 251.233 50.436
201903 39.710 254.202 52.168
201906 43.665 256.143 56.929
201909 46.836 256.759 60.917
201912 43.534 256.974 56.575
202003 45.256 258.115 58.553
202006 45.490 257.797 58.928
202009 43.539 260.280 55.863
202012 41.261 260.474 52.900
202103 44.193 264.877 55.718
202106 45.848 271.696 56.354
202109 48.696 274.310 59.284
202112 50.594 278.802 60.602
202203 52.187 287.504 60.618
202206 54.855 296.311 61.823
202209 59.931 296.808 67.431
202212 58.269 296.797 65.563
202303 57.730 301.836 63.873
202306 57.757 305.109 63.217
202309 60.467 307.789 65.607
202312 60.080 306.746 65.409
202403 62.698 312.332 67.038
202406 63.445 314.175 67.439
202409 61.910 315.301 65.572
202412 71.126 315.605 75.261
202503 68.551 319.799 71.585
202506 72.551 322.561 75.113
202509 73.753 324.800 75.831
202512 75.718 324.054 78.031
202603 79.438 330.213 80.337
202606 82.335 333.952 82.335

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 10.66 mean?
Elbit Systems (STU:EB2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.66 as of Sep. 17, 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 Elbit Systems and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 5.06. Over the past decade, Elbit Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.43 to 15.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Elbit Systems ranks #178 out of 206 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 86.4%.
Is Elbit Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Elbit Systems' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.66 is 111% above median its 10-year median of 5.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.43 to a high of 15.15. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.41. Elbit Systems' value of 10.66 is 212.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elbit Systems ranks #178 out of 206 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Elbit Systems has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elbit Systems' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Elbit Systems ranks #178 out of 206 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Elbit Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.41. Elbit Systems' value of 10.66 is 212.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Elbit Systems' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.43 to 15.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.06 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Elbit Systems 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 3.41, based on 206 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. Elbit Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.66 is 212.6% 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 Elbit Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elbit Systems's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.66, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 5.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elbit Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elbit Systems (STU:EB2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €394.41, compared to a current price of €641.50 — trading 62.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.66, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 5.06 and 212.6% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.41. Elbit Systems' overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Elbit Systems (STU:EB2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.66 as of Sep. 17, 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 Elbit Systems (STU:EB2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elbit Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €641.50 is trading 62.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €394.41. GuruFocus considers Elbit Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:EB2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.66 (111% above median its 10-year median of 5.06)
  • GF Value™: €394.41 vs. price of €641.50 (62.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100
  • Industry Position: 212.6% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#178 of 206)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EB2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Elbit Systems Business Description

Address Advanced Technology Center, P.O. Box 539, Haifa, ISR, 3100401
Elbit Systems Ltd is a technology company involved in producing a portfolio of systems and products for aircraft, land, and naval applications. The company's products are used for defense, homeland security and commercial flight capabilities. Its systems and solutions may be installed on new platforms or it may perform a comprehensive modernization program to transform a platform. Elbit Systems gives instructions to its customers on the proper maintenance of its products and will provide support team specialists when the customer cannot fix a problem. The company operates in five segments: Aerospace; C4I and Cyber; ISTAR and EW; Land; and ESA. It derives maximum revenue from Land Segment. Geographically, it operates in Israel; North America; Europe; Asia-Pacific; Latin America; and Others.
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