Airbus SE (XMAD:AIR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 11.57 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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XMAD:AIR Airbus SE XMAD:AIR
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What is Airbus SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Airbus SE XMAD:AIR +0.20% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.57 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 10.05. GuruFocus rates XMAD:AIR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €175.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 214 Aerospace & Defense companies, Airbus SE ranks worse than 84.11% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Airbus SE's current share price is €195.94. Airbus SE's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.93. Airbus SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 11.57.

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

XMAD:AIR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.4   Med: 10.05   Max: 13.69
Current: 11.66

During the past years, Airbus SE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.69. The lowest was 4.40. And the median was 10.05.

XMAD:AIR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
84.11% of 214 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.76 vs XMAD:AIR: 11.66

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.

Airbus SE's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €33.143. 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 €16.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Airbus SE  (XMAD:AIR) 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.


Airbus SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Airbus SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Airbus SE'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.

Airbus SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Airbus SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Airbus SE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XMAD:AIR vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Airbus SE'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.


Airbus SE Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

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

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


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Airbus SE 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.

Airbus SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=195.94/16.93
=11.57

* 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.

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

For example, Airbus SE'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)
=33.143/136.9100*136.9100
=33.143

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 136.9100.

Airbus SE Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 7.835 100.260 10.699
201609 8.141 100.570 11.083
201612 4.733 100.710 6.434
201703 7.277 101.440 9.822
201706 11.687 101.370 15.784
201709 14.851 102.030 19.928
201712 13.868 101.970 18.620
201803 15.575 102.470 20.810
201806 11.867 103.100 15.759
201809 12.295 103.950 16.193
201812 12.535 103.970 16.506
201903 11.486 105.370 14.924
201906 9.561 105.840 12.368
201909 6.080 106.700 7.801
201912 7.638 106.800 9.791
202003 4.496 106.850 5.761
202006 1.687 107.510 2.148
202009 2.442 107.880 3.099
202012 8.224 107.850 10.440
202103 8.972 108.870 11.283
202106 11.781 109.670 14.707
202109 11.182 110.790 13.818
202112 12.049 114.010 14.469
202203 13.806 119.460 15.823
202206 11.021 119.050 12.674
202209 8.079 126.890 8.717
202212 16.443 124.940 18.018
202303 18.418 124.720 20.218
202306 19.158 125.830 20.845
202309 19.340 127.160 20.823
202312 22.472 126.450 24.331
202403 23.294 128.580 24.803
202406 20.903 129.910 22.029
202409 24.140 131.610 25.112
202412 24.882 131.630 25.880
202503 27.941 133.330 28.691
202506 29.290 133.960 29.935
202509 29.904 135.920 30.122
202512 33.159 135.270 33.561
202603 33.143 136.910 33.143

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 11.57 mean?
Airbus SE (XMAD:AIR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.57 as of Jul. 15, 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 Airbus SE and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 10.05. Over the past decade, Airbus SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.40 to 13.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Airbus SE ranks #180 out of 214 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Airbus SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Airbus SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.57 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 10.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.40 to a high of 13.69. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.76. Airbus SE's value of 11.57 is 207.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Airbus SE ranks #180 out of 214 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Airbus SE has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airbus SE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Airbus SE ranks #180 out of 214 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Airbus SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.76. Airbus SE's value of 11.57 is 207.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Airbus SE's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.40 to 13.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.05 vs. the industry median of 3.76, Airbus SE 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 3.76, based on 214 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. Airbus SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 11.57 is 207.7% 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 Airbus SE and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Airbus SE's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.57, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 10.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airbus SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airbus SE (XMAD:AIR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €175.43, compared to a current price of €195.94 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.57, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 10.05 and 207.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.76. Airbus SE's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Airbus SE (XMAD:AIR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 11.57 as of Jul. 15, 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 Airbus SE (XMAD:AIR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airbus SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €195.94 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €175.43. GuruFocus considers Airbus SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XMAD:AIR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 11.57 (15% above median its 10-year median of 10.05)
  • GF Value™: €175.43 vs. price of €195.94 (11.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 207.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#180 of 214)

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Airbus SE Business Description

Address Mendelweg 30, Leiden, ZH, NLD, 2333 CS
Airbus is a global aerospace and defense firm that designs, develops, and manufactures commercial and military jets and helicopters, as well as space launch vehicles and satellites. The company operates three divisions: commercial, defense and space, and helicopters. Commercial offers multiple configurations of aircraft ranging from the narrow-body (120-200 seats) A220 and A320 series to the much larger A330 and A350 wide-body models. The defense and space segment supplies governments with military hardware, including transport aircraft, aerial tankers, and the Eurofighter Typhoon multirole jet. The helicopter division manufactures turbine helicopters for the civil and public markets.
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