RTX (XSWX:UTX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.54 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 51% Above Median

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What is RTX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

RTX XSWX:UTX 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.54 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 2.35. GuruFocus rates XSWX:UTX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF93.08. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Aerospace & Defense companies, RTX ranks worse than 56.37% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-01), RTX's current share price is CHF125.59. RTX's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF35.43. RTX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.54.

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

XSWX:UTX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.38   Med: 2.35   Max: 4.17
Current: 3.88

During the past years, RTX's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.17. The lowest was 1.38. And the median was 2.35.

XSWX:UTX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
56.37% of 204 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.45 vs XSWX:UTX: 3.88

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.

RTX's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF39.365. 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 CHF35.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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RTX  (XSWX:UTX) 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.


RTX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


RTX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RTX'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.

RTX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

RTX Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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RTX Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.84 3.23 3.54 3.65 3.54

XSWX:UTX vs GE, BA, LMT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, RTX'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.


RTX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

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

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


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RTX 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=125.59/35.43
=3.54

* 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.

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

For example, RTX's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=39.365/333.9520*333.9520
=39.365

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

RTX Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 34.497 241.428 47.718
201612 34.764 241.432 48.086
201703 34.491 243.801 47.245
201706 34.471 244.955 46.995
201709 36.015 246.819 48.729
201712 36.571 246.524 49.541
201803 36.180 249.554 48.416
201806 38.808 251.989 51.431
201809 38.813 252.439 51.346
201812 44.266 251.233 58.841
201903 46.107 254.202 60.572
201906 46.666 256.143 60.842
201909 46.437 256.759 60.398
201912 47.488 256.974 61.713
202003 43.649 258.115 56.474
202006 41.862 257.797 54.228
202009 41.193 260.280 52.853
202012 42.193 260.474 54.095
202103 44.008 264.877 55.484
202106 42.814 271.696 52.624
202109 43.963 274.310 53.522
202112 45.066 278.802 53.981
202203 45.283 287.504 52.599
202206 46.286 296.311 52.166
202209 46.470 296.808 52.285
202212 46.148 296.797 51.925
202303 46.109 301.836 51.015
202306 44.837 305.109 49.076
202309 43.542 307.789 47.243
202312 38.973 306.746 42.430
202403 40.426 312.332 43.224
202406 39.633 314.175 42.128
202409 38.899 315.301 41.200
202412 40.263 315.605 42.604
202503 40.687 319.799 42.488
202506 37.908 322.561 39.247
202509 38.306 324.800 39.385
202512 38.735 324.054 39.918
202603 38.749 330.213 39.188
202606 39.365 333.952 39.365

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 3.54 mean?
RTX (XSWX:UTX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.54 as of Sep. 01, 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 RTX and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 2.35. Over the past decade, RTX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.38 to 4.17. According to the industry distribution chart, RTX ranks #115 out of 204 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is RTX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
RTX's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.54 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 2.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 4.17. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.45. RTX's value of 3.54 is 2.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RTX ranks #115 out of 204 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RTX has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RTX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GE and BA?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, RTX ranks #115 out of 204 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places RTX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.45. RTX's value of 3.54 is 2.6% above this benchmark. Historically, RTX's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.38 to 4.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.35 vs. the industry median of 3.45, RTX 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 3.45, based on 204 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. RTX's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.54 is 2.6% 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 RTX and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RTX's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.54, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RTX stock overvalued right now?
RTX (XSWX:UTX) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.54. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF93.08, compared to a current price of CHF125.59 — trading 34.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.54, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 2.35 and 2.6% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.45. RTX'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 RTX (XSWX:UTX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.54 as of Sep. 01, 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 RTX (XSWX:UTX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RTX stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF125.59 is trading 34.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF93.08.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:UTX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.54 (51% above median its 10-year median of 2.35)
  • GF Value™: CHF93.08 vs. price of CHF125.59 (34.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.6% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#115 of 204)

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


RTX Business Description

Address 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, USA, 22209
RTX is an aerospace and defense manufacturer formed from the merger of United Technologies and Raytheon, with roughly equal exposure across three segments, mostly as a supplier to commercial aerospace and to the defense market: Collins Aerospace, a diversified aerospace supplier; Pratt & Whitney, a commercial and military aircraft engine manufacturer; and Raytheon, a defense prime contractor providing a mix of missiles, missile defense systems, sensors, hardware, and communications technology to the military.
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