ULCC (Frontier Group Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.48 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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ULCC Frontier Group Holdings Inc ULCC
77 GF Score
Price $6.23
GF Value $5.66
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Frontier Group Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Frontier Group Holdings ULCC -4.52% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.48 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 2.17. GuruFocus rates ULCC with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 77/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $5.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 738 Transportation companies, Frontier Group Holdings ranks worse than 77.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Frontier Group Holdings's current share price is $6.23. Frontier Group Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $2.51. Frontier Group Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.48.

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

ULCC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.27   Med: 2.17   Max: 3.75
Current: 2.48

During the past 11 years, Frontier Group Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.75. The lowest was 1.27. And the median was 2.17.

ULCC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.37% of 738 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs ULCC: 2.48

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.

Frontier Group Holdings's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $2.144. 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 $2.51 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Frontier Group Holdings  (NAS:ULCC) 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.


Frontier Group Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Frontier Group Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontier Group Holdings'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.

Frontier Group Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Frontier Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Frontier Group Holdings Quarterly Data
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ULCC vs JBLU, RJET, ALGT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Frontier Group Holdings'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.


Frontier Group Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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Frontier Group Holdings 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.

Frontier Group Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.23/2.51
=2.48

* 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.

Frontier Group Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Frontier Group Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=2.144/324.0540*324.0540
=2.144

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Frontier Group Holdings Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 1.590 236.525 2.178
201612 2.074 241.432 2.784
201812 0.000 251.233 0.000
201912 2.520 256.974 3.178
202012 1.441 260.474 1.793
202112 2.442 278.802 2.838
202212 2.336 296.797 2.551
202312 2.274 306.746 2.402
202412 2.679 315.605 2.751
202512 2.144 324.054 2.144

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 2.48 mean?
Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.48 as of Jul. 18, 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 Frontier Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 2.17. Over the past decade, Frontier Group Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Group Holdings ranks #571 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is Frontier Group Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Frontier Group Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.48 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 3.75. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Frontier Group Holdings' value of 2.48 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Group Holdings ranks #571 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Frontier Group Holdings has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Group Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JBLU and RJET?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Frontier Group Holdings ranks #571 out of 738 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Frontier Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Frontier Group Holdings' value of 2.48 is 100% above this benchmark. Historically, Frontier Group Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.27 to 3.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Frontier Group Holdings 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 1.24, based on 738 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. Frontier Group Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.48 is 100% 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 Frontier Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Group Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.48, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.66, compared to a current price of $6.23 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.48, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 100% above the Transportation industry median of 1.24. Frontier Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.48 as of Jul. 18, 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 Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.23 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.66. GuruFocus considers Frontier Group Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ULCC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.48 (14% above median its 10-year median of 2.17)
  • GF Value™: $5.66 vs. price of $6.23 (10.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Transportation median (#571 of 738)

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


Frontier Group Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 0VN:Germany
Address 4545 Airport Way, Denver, CO, USA, 80239
Frontier Group Holdings Inc is an ultra-low-cost carrier whose business is focused on Low Fares Done Right. The company owns a fleet of 120 Airbus single-aisle aircraft, consisting of 13 A320ceos, 82 A320neos, 21 A321ceos, and 4 A321neos. The use of these aircraft, their seating configuration, weight-saving tactics, and baggage process have all contributed to the ability to continue to be the fuel-efficient of all the U.S. The Company is managed as a single business unit that provides air transportation for passengers. The majority of revenue is from Domestic flight follow by International.
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