Agricultural Development Bank (XGHA:ADB) Book Value per Share: GHS1.56 (As of Mar. 2026)

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XGHA:ADB Agricultural Development Bank Ltd XGHA:ADB
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Price GHS5.30
GF Value GHS4.01
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What is Agricultural Development Bank Book Value per Share?

Agricultural Development Bank XGHA:ADB 24 Book Value per Share is GHS1.56 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XGHA:ADB with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS4.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Agricultural Development Bank's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was GHS1.56.

During the past 12 months, Agricultural Development Bank's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 91.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 27.50% 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 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Agricultural Development Bank was 27.50% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was 7.00% per year.

Agricultural Development Bank's current price is GHS5.30. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was GHS1.56. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Agricultural Development Bank is 3.40.

During the past 11 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Agricultural Development Bank was 6.55. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 2.15.

Good Sign:

Agricultural Development Bank Ltd stock PB Ratio (=3.4) is close to 2-year low of 3.16.


Agricultural Development Bank  (XGHA:ADB) 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.


Agricultural Development Bank Book Value per Share Related Terms


Agricultural Development Bank Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Agricultural Development 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.

Agricultural Development Bank Book Value per Share Chart

Agricultural Development Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Book Value per Share
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Agricultural Development Bank 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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XGHA:ADB vs PNC: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Agricultural Development 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.


Agricultural Development Bank PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Agricultural Development Bank Book Value per Share Calculation

Agricultural Development 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)
=(2,478-0)/1,653
=1.50

Agricultural Development 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)
=(2,579-0)/1,653
=1.56

* 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 GHS1.56 mean?
Agricultural Development Bank (XGHA:ADB) has a Book Value per Share of GHS1.56 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Agricultural Development Bank and its competitors.
Is Agricultural Development Bank's Book Value per Share too high?
Agricultural Development Bank's current Book Value per Share is GHS1.56. Overall, Agricultural Development Bank has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Agricultural Development Bank's Book Value per Share compare to PNC?
Agricultural Development Bank's Book Value per Share of GHS1.56 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 Agricultural Development Bank and its competitors. Agricultural Development Bank's current Book Value per Share is GHS1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agricultural Development Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agricultural Development Bank (XGHA:ADB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS4.01, compared to a current price of GHS5.30 — trading 32.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is GHS1.56. Agricultural Development Bank's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 Agricultural Development Bank (XGHA:ADB), the current Book Value per Share is GHS1.56 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 Agricultural Development Bank (XGHA:ADB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Agricultural Development Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of GHS5.30 is trading 32.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of GHS4.01. GuruFocus considers Agricultural Development Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XGHA:ADB:

  • Book Value per Share: GHS1.56
  • GF Value™: GHS4.01 vs. price of GHS5.30 (32.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 24/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Agricultural Development Bank Business Description

Address Accra Financial Centre, P.O. Box 4191, Ridge-Accra, 3rd Ambassadorial Development Area, Accra, GHA
Agricultural Development Bank Ltd is a universal bank offering a full range of banking products and services in Consumer, Corporate, Parastatals/Public Sector, SME, Agribusiness, Trade and E-Banking services. Its business focus is universal banking with a developmental focus on Agriculture and more. The company's operating segment includes Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, and Central Treasury. The majority of revenue is derived from the Retail Banking segment, which focuses on high-volume, standardized financial products and services such as loans and advances, deposits and other transactions with retail customers. Geographically, all revenues are generated in Ghana.
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