United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.01 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 52% Above Median


XSWX:UAL United Airlines Holdings Inc XSWX:UAL
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Price CHF107.76
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What is United Airlines Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

United Airlines Holdings XSWX:UAL -0.07% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.01 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates XSWX:UAL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF63.56. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 739 Transportation companies, United Airlines Holdings ranks worse than 85.25% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-05), United Airlines Holdings's current share price is CHF107.76. United Airlines Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF26.85. United Airlines Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.01.

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

XSWX:UAL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.11   Med: 2.64   Max: 14.67
Current: 3.78

During the past years, United Airlines Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 14.67. The lowest was 1.11. And the median was 2.64.

XSWX:UAL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.25% of 739 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.23 vs XSWX:UAL: 3.78

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.

United Airlines Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF38.506. 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 CHF26.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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United Airlines Holdings  (XSWX:UAL) 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.


United Airlines Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


United Airlines Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Airlines 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.

United Airlines Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

United Airlines Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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United Airlines Holdings 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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XSWX:UAL vs DAL, LUV, AAL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, United Airlines 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.


United Airlines Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

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

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


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United Airlines 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.

United Airlines Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=107.76/26.85
=4.01

* 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.

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

For example, United Airlines Holdings'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)
=38.506/330.2130*330.2130
=38.506

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

United Airlines Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 23.369 241.018 32.017
201609 25.834 241.428 35.334
201612 28.057 241.432 38.374
201703 27.197 243.801 36.837
201706 28.103 244.955 37.884
201709 29.143 246.819 38.990
201712 30.039 246.524 40.237
201803 28.283 249.554 37.424
201806 31.326 251.989 41.050
201809 33.652 252.439 44.020
201812 36.903 251.233 48.504
201903 37.109 254.202 48.205
201906 39.562 256.143 51.002
201909 44.139 256.759 56.766
201912 45.102 256.974 57.956
202003 36.540 258.115 46.747
202006 27.844 257.797 35.665
202009 22.018 260.280 27.934
202012 16.979 260.474 21.525
202103 14.959 264.877 18.649
202106 13.757 271.696 16.720
202109 15.478 274.310 18.632
202112 14.304 278.802 16.942
202203 10.309 287.504 11.840
202206 11.770 296.311 13.117
202209 14.582 296.808 16.223
202212 19.650 296.797 21.862
202303 18.817 301.836 20.586
202306 21.153 305.109 22.893
202309 24.280 307.789 26.049
202312 24.582 306.746 26.463
202403 24.831 312.332 26.253
202406 28.611 314.175 30.072
202409 29.465 315.301 30.859
202412 34.465 315.605 36.060
202503 34.039 319.799 35.147
202506 33.588 322.561 34.385
202509 35.187 324.800 35.773
202512 37.649 324.054 38.365
202603 38.506 330.213 38.506

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 4.01 mean?
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.01 as of Jul. 05, 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 United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 2.64. Over the past decade, United Airlines Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 14.67. According to the industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #630 out of 739 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is United Airlines Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
United Airlines Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.01 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 2.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 14.67. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. United Airlines Holdings' value of 4.01 is 226% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #630 out of 739 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Airlines Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Airlines Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to DAL and LUV?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #630 out of 739 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places United Airlines Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23. United Airlines Holdings' value of 4.01 is 226% above this benchmark. Historically, United Airlines Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.11 to 14.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 1.23, United Airlines 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 1.23, based on 739 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. United Airlines Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.01 is 226% 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 United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Airlines Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.01, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Airlines Holdings stock overvalued right now?
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.01. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF63.56, compared to a current price of CHF107.76 — trading 69.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.01, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 226% above the Transportation industry median of 1.23. United Airlines Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.01 as of Jul. 05, 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 United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF107.76 is trading 69.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF63.56.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:UAL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.01 (52% above median its 10-year median of 2.64)
  • GF Value™: CHF63.56 vs. price of CHF107.76 (69.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 226% above the Transportation median (#630 of 739)

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


United Airlines Holdings Business Description

Address 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Chicago-based United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel, especially across the Pacific, than its large US peers.
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