Barclays (CHIX:BARCL) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: £5.07 (As of Mar. 2026)


CHIX:BARCL Barclays PLC CHIX:BARCL
67 GF Score
Price £4.98
GF Value £3.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Barclays Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Barclays CHIX:BARCL -4.05% 67 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is £5.07 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BARCL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and 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.

Barclays's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was £5.594. 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 £5.07 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Barclays's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 2.70% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Barclays was 11.90% per year. The lowest was -0.10% per year. And the median was 5.20% per year.

As of today (2026-07-09), Barclays's current stock price is £4.97675. Barclays's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £5.07. Barclays's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.98.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Barclays was 1.03. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.44.


Barclays  (CHIX:BARCl) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

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.

Barclays's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.97675/5.07
=0.98

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Barclays was 1.03. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.44.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Barclays Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Barclays Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Barclays's Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

Barclays Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Barclays Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Barclays 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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CHIX:BARCL vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Barclays'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.


Barclays Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Barclays Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and 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.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get 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.

For example, Barclays'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)
=5.594/140.8000*140.8000
=5.594

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 140.8000.

Barclays Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.716 101.000 5.180
201609 3.773 101.500 5.234
201612 3.824 102.200 5.268
201703 3.860 102.700 5.292
201706 3.749 103.500 5.100
201709 3.793 104.300 5.120
201712 3.746 105.000 5.023
201803 3.487 105.100 4.671
201806 3.568 105.900 4.744
201809 3.688 106.600 4.871
201812 3.651 107.100 4.800
201903 3.773 107.000 4.965
201906 3.919 107.900 5.114
201909 3.833 108.400 4.979
201912 3.719 108.500 4.826
202003 3.945 108.600 5.115
202006 3.938 108.800 5.096
202009 3.908 109.200 5.039
202012 3.790 109.400 4.878
202103 3.780 109.700 4.852
202106 3.945 111.400 4.986
202109 4.077 112.400 5.107
202112 4.122 114.700 5.060
202203 4.085 116.500 4.937
202206 4.212 120.500 4.922
202209 4.219 122.300 4.857
202212 4.303 125.300 4.835
202303 4.439 126.800 4.929
202306 4.350 129.400 4.733
202309 4.483 130.100 4.852
202312 4.704 130.500 5.075
202403 4.759 131.600 5.092
202406 4.807 133.000 5.089
202409 4.877 133.500 5.144
202412 4.987 135.100 5.197
202503 5.233 136.100 5.414
202506 5.362 138.400 5.455
202509 5.468 138.900 5.543
202512 5.618 139.900 5.654
202603 5.594 140.800 5.594

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of £5.07 mean?
Barclays (CHIX:BARCL) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of £5.07 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Barclays and its competitors.
Is Barclays' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Barclays' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is £5.07. Overall, Barclays has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barclays' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to JPM and BAC?
Barclays' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of £5.07 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Banks company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Barclays and its competitors. Barclays's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is £5.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barclays stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barclays (CHIX:BARCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.26, compared to a current price of £4.98 — trading 52.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is £5.07. Barclays' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barclays (CHIX:BARCL), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is £5.07 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 Barclays (CHIX:BARCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barclays stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.98 is trading 52.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.26. GuruFocus considers Barclays to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BARCL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: £5.07
  • GF Value™: £3.26 vs. price of £4.98 (52.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Barclays Business Description

Address 1 Churchill Place, London, GBR, E14 5HP
Barclays is a universal bank headquartered in the United Kingdom. It operates via five principal segments; Barclays UK (retail), UK corporate bank, private bank and wealth management, investment bank, and US consumer bank. In its UK segment, the bank provides current accounts, mortgages, savings and investment management services, credit cards, and business banking services to retail clients and small and medium-size enterprises. The US consumer bank includes a co-branded credit card and unsecured lending business. The investment bank offers global markets, financing, and advisory services.
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