HSBC Holdings (HAM:HBC2) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €51.74 (As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:HBC2 HSBC Holdings PLC HAM:HBC2
60 GF Score
Price €83.50
GF Value €47.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is HSBC Holdings Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

HSBC Holdings HAM:HBC2 -1.18% 60 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €51.74 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:HBC2 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.94 (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.

HSBC Holdings's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €49.640. 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 €51.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, HSBC Holdings's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 2.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 3.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.60% 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 HSBC Holdings was 13.00% per year. The lowest was 3.20% per year. And the median was 5.10% per year.

As of today (2026-07-06), HSBC Holdings's current stock price is €83.50. HSBC Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €51.74. HSBC Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.61.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of HSBC Holdings was 1.61. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.85.


HSBC Holdings  (HAM:HBC2) 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.

HSBC Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=83.50/51.74
=1.61

* 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 HSBC Holdings was 1.61. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 0.85.


Be Aware

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


HSBC Holdings Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


HSBC Holdings Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HSBC Holdings'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.

HSBC Holdings Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

HSBC Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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HSBC 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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HAM:HBC2 vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, HSBC 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.


HSBC Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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HSBC Holdings 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, HSBC 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)
=49.64/140.8000*140.8000
=49.640

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 140.8000.

HSBC Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 42.956 101.000 59.883
201609 42.008 101.500 58.273
201612 41.171 102.200 56.721
201703 42.145 102.700 57.780
201706 41.145 103.500 55.973
201709 39.936 104.300 53.912
201712 39.555 105.000 53.041
201803 39.618 105.100 53.075
201806 39.365 105.900 52.338
201809 39.855 106.600 52.642
201812 40.856 107.100 53.712
201903 41.479 107.000 54.582
201906 42.130 107.900 54.976
201909 42.468 108.400 55.161
201912 40.109 108.500 52.049
202003 42.166 108.600 54.668
202006 40.776 108.800 52.769
202009 39.997 109.200 51.571
202012 39.639 109.400 51.016
202103 40.966 109.700 52.580
202106 40.677 111.400 51.412
202109 41.687 112.400 52.220
202112 42.519 114.700 52.194
202203 44.630 116.500 53.939
202206 43.730 120.500 51.097
202209 44.931 122.300 51.728
202212 42.035 125.300 47.235
202303 44.981 126.800 49.947
202306 42.890 129.400 46.669
202309 43.790 130.100 47.391
202312 44.161 130.500 47.647
202403 46.451 131.600 49.698
202406 45.802 133.000 48.488
202409 47.580 133.500 50.182
202412 49.245 135.100 51.323
202503 49.848 136.100 51.569
202506 47.784 138.400 48.613
202509 47.286 138.900 47.933
202512 49.383 139.900 49.701
202603 49.640 140.800 49.640

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 €51.74 mean?
HSBC Holdings (HAM:HBC2) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €51.74 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 HSBC Holdings and its competitors.
Is HSBC Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
HSBC Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €51.74. Overall, HSBC Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HSBC Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to JPM and BAC?
HSBC Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of €51.74 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 HSBC Holdings and its competitors. HSBC Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €51.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HSBC Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSBC Holdings (HAM:HBC2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.94, compared to a current price of €83.50 — trading 74.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €51.74. HSBC Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 HSBC Holdings (HAM:HBC2), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is €51.74 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 HSBC Holdings (HAM:HBC2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HSBC Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €83.50 is trading 74.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €47.94. GuruFocus considers HSBC Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:HBC2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: €51.74
  • GF Value™: €47.94 vs. price of €83.50 (74.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:HBC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HSBC Holdings Business Description

Address 8 Canada Square, London, GBR, E14 5HQ
Established in 1865 in Hong Kong, London-based HSBC is one of the largest banks in the world, with assets of USD 3 trillion and over 40 million customers worldwide. It operates in more than 50 countries with over 200,000 full-time staff. Hong Kong and the United Kingdom are its two largest markets. The bank offers retail, commercial and institutional banking, global banking and markets, wealth management, and private banking.
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