PFBC (Preferred Bank) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $44.76 (As of Mar. 2026)

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PFBC Preferred Bank PFBC
71 GF Score
Price $103.13
GF Value $90.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Preferred Bank Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Preferred Bank PFBC -3.33% 71 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $44.76 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PFBC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $90.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 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.

Preferred Bank's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $65.040. 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 $44.76 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Preferred Bank's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 12.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 12.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 14.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 1.90% 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 Preferred Bank was 15.60% per year. The lowest was -15.80% per year. And the median was -2.60% per year.

As of today (2026-08-19), Preferred Bank's current stock price is $103.13. Preferred Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $44.76. Preferred Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 2.30.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Preferred Bank was 3.13. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 2.19.


Preferred Bank  (NAS:PFBC) 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.

Preferred Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=103.13/44.76
=2.30

* 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 Preferred Bank was 3.13. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 2.19.


Be Aware

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


Preferred Bank Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Preferred Bank Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Preferred Bank'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.

Preferred Bank Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Preferred Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book 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
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PFBC vs HBT, UVSP, OSBC: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Preferred Bank'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.


Preferred Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Preferred Bank 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, Preferred Bank'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)
=65.04/330.2130*330.2130
=65.040

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Preferred Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.002 241.018 27.404
201609 20.604 241.428 28.181
201612 20.942 241.432 28.643
201703 20.295 243.801 27.488
201706 21.632 244.955 29.161
201709 21.772 246.819 29.128
201712 23.478 246.524 31.448
201803 24.222 249.554 32.051
201806 25.137 251.989 32.940
201809 26.099 252.439 34.140
201812 28.055 251.233 36.875
201903 29.226 254.202 37.965
201906 29.504 256.143 38.036
201909 30.419 256.759 39.121
201912 31.473 256.974 40.443
202003 31.764 258.115 40.636
202006 32.726 257.797 41.919
202009 33.742 260.280 42.808
202012 35.189 260.474 44.610
202103 36.067 264.877 44.963
202106 37.359 271.696 45.405
202109 38.287 274.310 46.090
202112 39.967 278.802 47.337
202203 40.192 287.504 46.163
202206 40.440 296.311 45.067
202209 41.133 296.808 45.762
202212 43.908 296.797 48.852
202303 45.492 301.836 49.769
202306 47.040 305.109 50.910
202309 48.754 307.789 52.306
202312 51.175 306.746 55.090
202403 52.233 312.332 55.223
202406 54.228 314.175 56.996
202409 56.536 315.301 59.210
202412 57.863 315.605 60.541
202503 59.300 319.799 61.231
202506 60.193 322.561 61.621
202509 62.805 324.800 63.852
202512 64.828 324.054 66.060
202603 65.040 330.213 65.040

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 $44.76 mean?
Preferred Bank (PFBC) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $44.76 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 Preferred Bank and its competitors.
Is Preferred Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Preferred Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $44.76. Overall, Preferred Bank has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Preferred Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to HBT and UVSP?
Preferred Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $44.76 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 Preferred Bank and its competitors. Preferred Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $44.76. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Preferred Bank (PFBC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.04, compared to a current price of $103.13 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $44.76. Preferred Bank's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Preferred Bank (PFBC), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $44.76 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 (PFBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Preferred Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $103.13 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $90.04. GuruFocus considers Preferred Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PFBC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $44.76
  • GF Value™: $90.04 vs. price of $103.13 (14.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Preferred Bank Business Description

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.
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