BKW AG (XSWX:BKW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.73 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:BKW BKW AG XSWX:BKW
74 GF Score
Price CHF134.60
GF Value CHF149.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is BKW AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BKW AG XSWX:BKW -1.61% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.84. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BKW with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF149.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, BKW AG ranks worse than 64.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), BKW AG's current share price is CHF134.60. BKW AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF78.00. BKW AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.73.

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

XSWX:BKW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93   Med: 1.84   Max: 2.6
Current: 1.7

During the past 13 years, BKW AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.60. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 1.84.

XSWX:BKW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.08% of 284 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.13 vs XSWX:BKW: 1.70

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.

BKW AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF103.595. 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 CHF78.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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BKW AG  (XSWX:BKW) 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.


BKW AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BKW AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BKW AG'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.

BKW AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BKW AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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BKW AG Semi-Annual Data
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BKW AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, BKW AG'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.


BKW AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, BKW AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BKW AG 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.

BKW AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=134.60/78.00
=1.73

* 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.

BKW AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, BKW AG'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)
=103.595/107.2000*107.2000
=103.595

Current CPI (Dec25) = 107.2000.

BKW AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 54.393 99.380 58.673
201712 60.611 100.213 64.837
201812 60.664 100.906 64.448
201912 65.592 101.063 69.575
202012 70.046 100.241 74.909
202112 74.242 101.776 78.199
202212 77.049 104.666 78.914
202312 87.441 106.461 88.048
202412 98.776 107.128 98.842
202512 103.595 107.200 103.595

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 1.73 mean?
BKW AG (XSWX:BKW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 as of Jul. 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 BKW AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.84. Over the past decade, BKW AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, BKW AG ranks #182 out of 284 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is BKW AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BKW AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 is near median its 10-year median of 1.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 2.60. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13. BKW AG's value of 1.73 is 53.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BKW AG ranks #182 out of 284 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BKW AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BKW AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, BKW AG ranks #182 out of 284 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places BKW AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13. BKW AG's value of 1.73 is 53.1% above this benchmark. Historically, BKW AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.84 vs. the industry median of 1.13, BKW AG 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.13, based on 284 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. BKW AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 is 53.1% 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 BKW AG and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BKW AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BKW AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BKW AG (XSWX:BKW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF149.13, compared to a current price of CHF134.60 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.84 and 53.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.13. BKW AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 BKW AG (XSWX:BKW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73 as of Jul. 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 BKW AG (XSWX:BKW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BKW AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF134.60 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF149.13. GuruFocus considers BKW AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BKW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.73 (near median its 10-year median of 1.84)
  • GF Value™: CHF149.13 vs. price of CHF134.60 (9.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#182 of 284)

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


BKW AG Business Description

Address Viktoriaplatz 2, Bern, CHE, 3013
BKW AG is an international energy and infrastructure company, offering integrated solutions in the fields of energy, buildings, and infrastructure. It operates in three reportable business segments: Energy Solutions, Power Grid, and Infrastructure and Buildings. Maximum revenue is generated from the Energy Solutions segment, which builds, operates, and maintains BKW's portfolio of power plants in Switzerland and abroad. It also includes the sale of energy in Switzerland, trading in electricity, certificates, and raw materials, as well as wind, solar, and smart energy services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from its business in Switzerland, followed by Germany, Italy, France, and other countries.
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