Alcoa (XSWX:AA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.57 (As of Jul. 08, 2026) — 39% Above Median


XSWX:AA Alcoa Corp XSWX:AA
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Price CHF39.14
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What is Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Alcoa XSWX:AA -3.48% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF24.64. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,546 Metals & Mining companies, Alcoa ranks worse than 50.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-08), Alcoa's current share price is CHF39.14. Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF24.89. Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.57.

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

XSWX:AA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7   Med: 1.13   Max: 2.47
Current: 1.56

During the past years, Alcoa's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.47. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.13.

XSWX:AA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
50.97% of 1546 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.505 vs XSWX:AA: 1.56

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.

Alcoa's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF20.367. 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 CHF24.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Alcoa  (XSWX:AA) 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.


Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alcoa'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.

Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Alcoa 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.14 1.66

Alcoa 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 0.92 0.89 0.99 1.66 2.11

XSWX:AA vs CENX, CSTM, KALU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aluminum subindustry, Alcoa'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.


Alcoa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Alcoa 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=39.14/24.89
=1.57

* 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.

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

For example, Alcoa'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)
=20.367/330.2130*330.2130
=20.367

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Alcoa Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 46.613 241.018 63.863
201609 37.228 241.428 50.919
201612 31.507 241.432 43.093
201703 31.944 243.801 43.266
201706 31.283 244.955 42.171
201709 30.503 246.819 40.809
201712 24.105 246.524 32.288
201803 27.329 249.554 36.162
201806 26.673 251.989 34.953
201809 27.083 252.439 35.427
201812 30.159 251.233 39.640
201903 27.811 254.202 36.127
201906 26.063 256.143 33.600
201909 24.229 256.759 31.160
201912 21.772 256.974 27.977
202003 22.059 258.115 28.221
202006 18.957 257.797 24.282
202009 16.706 260.280 21.195
202012 15.816 260.474 20.051
202103 16.201 264.877 20.197
202106 18.310 271.696 22.254
202109 19.131 274.310 23.030
202112 23.373 278.802 27.683
202203 23.076 287.504 26.504
202206 30.553 296.311 34.049
202209 29.545 296.808 32.870
202212 26.721 296.797 29.729
202303 24.337 301.836 26.625
202306 24.431 305.109 26.441
202309 22.728 307.789 24.384
202312 20.599 306.746 22.175
202403 19.765 312.332 20.897
202406 19.408 314.175 20.399
202409 17.216 315.301 18.030
202412 17.797 315.605 18.621
202503 19.847 319.799 20.493
202506 19.269 322.561 19.726
202509 19.506 324.800 19.831
202512 18.531 324.054 18.883
202603 20.367 330.213 20.367

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 1.57 mean?
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 as of Jul. 08, 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 Alcoa and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 2.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #788 out of 1546 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Alcoa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 2.47. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Alcoa's value of 1.57 is 4.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #788 out of 1546 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alcoa has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcoa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CENX and CSTM?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Alcoa ranks #788 out of 1546 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Alcoa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Alcoa's value of 1.57 is 4.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Alcoa's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.70 to 2.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Alcoa 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.51, based on 1,546 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. Alcoa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57 is 4.3% 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 Alcoa and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alcoa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcoa stock overvalued right now?
Alcoa (XSWX:AA) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.57. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF24.64, compared to a current price of CHF39.14 — trading 58.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 4.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.51. Alcoa's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Alcoa (XSWX:AA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.57 as of Jul. 08, 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 Alcoa (XSWX:AA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcoa stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF39.14 is trading 58.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF24.64.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.57 (39% above median its 10-year median of 1.13)
  • GF Value™: CHF24.64 vs. price of CHF39.14 (58.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#788 of 1546)

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


Alcoa Business Description

Address 201 Isabella Street, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15212-5858
Alcoa is a vertically integrated aluminum company whose operations include bauxite mining, alumina refining, and manufacturing primary aluminum. It is one of the world's largest bauxite miners and alumina refiners by production volume, but sits outside the top-10 aluminum producers, a list dominated by Chinese companies. Profits are closely tied to prevailing commodity prices along the aluminum supply chain.Alcoa was the first mass producer of aluminum, launching the world-changing Hall-Heroult smelting process in the 1880s, making aluminum affordable. It listed as a public company in 1925. In 2016, Alcoa spun off its automotive and aerospace metal parts segment to focus on mining, smelting, and refining. It bought the 40% unowned balance of AWAC in mid-2024.
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