Stadler Rail AG (XSWX:SRAIL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.80 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — Near Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

XSWX:SRAIL Stadler Rail AG XSWX:SRAIL
73 GF Score
Price CHF22.82
GF Value CHF31.95
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Stadler Rail AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Stadler Rail AG XSWX:SRAIL -2.23% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.80 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 2.59. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SRAIL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF31.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 738 Transportation companies, Stadler Rail AG ranks worse than 80.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Stadler Rail AG's current share price is CHF22.82. Stadler Rail AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF8.16. Stadler Rail AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.80.

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

XSWX:SRAIL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.25   Med: 2.59   Max: 3.11
Current: 2.83

During the past 10 years, Stadler Rail AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.11. The lowest was 2.25. And the median was 2.59.

XSWX:SRAIL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.08% of 738 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs XSWX:SRAIL: 2.83

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.

Stadler Rail AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF8.123. 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 CHF8.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


Stadler Rail AG  (XSWX:SRAIL) 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.


Stadler Rail AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Stadler Rail AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Stadler Rail 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.

Stadler Rail AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Stadler Rail AG 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 0.00 2.47

Stadler Rail AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.47

XSWX:SRAIL vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Stadler Rail 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.


Stadler Rail AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Stadler Rail AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


XSWX:SRAIL
73GF Score
Stadler Rail AG XSWX:SRAIL
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Stadler Rail 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=22.82/8.16
=2.80

* 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.

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

For example, Stadler Rail 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)
=8.123/107.2000*107.2000
=8.123

Current CPI (Dec25) = 107.2000.

Stadler Rail AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 5.892 99.380 6.356
201712 7.580 100.213 8.108
201812 7.983 100.906 8.481
201912 8.416 101.063 8.927
202012 8.552 100.241 9.146
202112 8.755 101.776 9.222
202212 7.726 104.666 7.913
202312 7.903 106.461 7.958
202412 7.392 107.128 7.397
202512 8.123 107.200 8.123

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 2.80 mean?
Stadler Rail AG (XSWX:SRAIL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.80 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 Stadler Rail AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.59. Over the past decade, Stadler Rail AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.25 to 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Stadler Rail AG ranks #591 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is Stadler Rail AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Stadler Rail AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.80 is near median its 10-year median of 2.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.25 to a high of 3.11. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Stadler Rail AG's value of 2.80 is 125.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stadler Rail AG ranks #591 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Stadler Rail AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stadler Rail AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Stadler Rail AG ranks #591 out of 738 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Stadler Rail AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Stadler Rail AG's value of 2.80 is 125.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Stadler Rail AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.25 to 3.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.59 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Stadler Rail 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 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. Stadler Rail AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.80 is 125.8% 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 Stadler Rail AG 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. Stadler Rail AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stadler Rail AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stadler Rail AG (XSWX:SRAIL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF31.95, compared to a current price of CHF22.82 — trading 28.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.59 and 125.8% above the Transportation industry median of 1.24. Stadler Rail AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Stadler Rail AG (XSWX:SRAIL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.80 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 Stadler Rail AG (XSWX:SRAIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stadler Rail AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF22.82 is trading 28.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF31.95. GuruFocus considers Stadler Rail AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:SRAIL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.80 (near median its 10-year median of 2.59)
  • GF Value™: CHF31.95 vs. price of CHF22.82 (28.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 125.8% above the Transportation median (#591 of 738)

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


Stadler Rail AG Business Description

Address Ernst-Stadler-Strasse 1, Bussnang, CHE, CH-9565
Stadler Rail AG is a Switzerland based producer of rolling stock and related systems. The company operates in three reportable segments that are Rolling Stock segment which include the manufacturing of various types of rail vehicles. The Service & Components segment offers full service, modernization and revision, spare parts service, and vehicle repairs, including the maintenance and assessment of defects, and Signalling segment develops and distributes various signalling solutions for vehicles and infrastructures. Geographically, the company operates in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, America, CIS and Rest of the world.
73GF Score

Get the complete analysis for XSWX:SRAIL

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

CHF22.82
Price
CHF31.95
GF Value