Preferred Bank (FRA:1IU) Book Value per Share: €56.26 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:1IU Preferred Bank FRA:1IU
72 GF Score
Price €92.50
GF Value €79.93
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What is Preferred Bank Book Value per Share?

Preferred Bank FRA:1IU +1.09% 72 Book Value per Share is €56.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1IU with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.93. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Preferred Bank's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €56.26.

During the past 12 months, Preferred Bank's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Preferred Bank was 26.60% per year. The lowest was -48.50% per year. And the median was 12.80% per year.

Preferred Bank's current price is €92.50. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €56.26. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Preferred Bank is 1.64.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Preferred Bank was 2.96. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 1.65.

Warning Sign:

Preferred Bank stock PB Ratio (=1.66) is close to 3-year high of 1.69.


Preferred Bank  (FRA:1IU) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Preferred Bank Book Value per Share Related Terms


Preferred Bank Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Preferred Bank's Book Value per Share 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.

Preferred Bank Book Value per Share Chart

Preferred Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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Preferred Bank Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Book Value per Share 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 54.85 52.19 53.51 55.36 56.26

FRA:1IU vs HBT, UVSP, OSBC: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Preferred Bank's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.


Preferred Bank PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Preferred Bank's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Preferred Bank's PB Ratio falls into.


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Preferred Bank Book Value per Share Calculation

Preferred Bank's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(674.2-0.0)/12.2
=55.36

Preferred Bank's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(666.2-0.0)/11.8
=56.26

* 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.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of €56.26 mean?
Preferred Bank (FRA:1IU) has a Book Value per Share of €56.26 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Preferred Bank and its competitors.
Is Preferred Bank's Book Value per Share too high?
Preferred Bank's current Book Value per Share is €56.26. Overall, Preferred Bank has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Preferred Bank's Book Value per Share compare to HBT and UVSP?
Preferred Bank's Book Value per Share of €56.26 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Banks company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Preferred Bank and its competitors. Preferred Bank's current Book Value per Share is €56.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Preferred Bank stock overvalued right now?
Preferred Bank (FRA:1IU) has a current Book Value per Share of €56.26. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.93, compared to a current price of €92.50 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is €56.26. Preferred Bank's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preferred Bank (FRA:1IU), the current Book Value per Share is €56.26 as of Mar. 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 Preferred Bank (FRA:1IU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Preferred Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €92.50 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €79.93.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1IU:

  • Book Value per Share: €56.26
  • GF Value™: €79.93 vs. price of €92.50 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1IU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Preferred Bank Business Description

Other Exchanges PFBC:USA
Address 601 S. Figueroa Street, 48th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90017
Preferred Bank is a commercial bank located in California. Its products and services are divided into Personal Banking, Business Banking, and Commercial Banking, which include Checking accounts, Savings accounts, CDs, Loans and Credit, Electronic banking, and Treasury Management. It provides personalized deposit services, real estate finance, commercial loans, and trade finance credit facilities to small and mid-sized businesses and their owners, entrepreneurs, real estate developers and investors, professionals, and high-net-worth individuals.
72GF Score

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