ACRE (Ares Commercial Real Estate) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.29 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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ACRE Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp ACRE
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Price $4.63
GF Value $11.64
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What is Ares Commercial Real Estate Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ares Commercial Real Estate ACRE -2.11% 43 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates ACRE with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 REITs companies, Ares Commercial Real Estate ranks better than 86.16% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), Ares Commercial Real Estate's current share price is $4.63. Ares Commercial Real Estate's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $15.99. Ares Commercial Real Estate's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.29.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ares Commercial Real Estate's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ACRE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 0.45   Max: 1
Current: 0.3

During the past years, Ares Commercial Real Estate's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.00. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.45.

ACRE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
86.16% of 549 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.79 vs ACRE: 0.30

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.

Ares Commercial Real Estate's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $8.818. 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 $15.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ares Commercial Real Estate  (NYSE:ACRE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Ares Commercial Real Estate Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ares Commercial Real Estate Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ares Commercial Real Estate's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Ares Commercial Real Estate Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ares Commercial Real Estate Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Ares Commercial Real Estate Quarterly Data
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ACRE vs REFI, RC, MITT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Ares Commercial Real Estate'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.


Ares Commercial Real Estate Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Ares Commercial Real Estate's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ares Commercial Real Estate's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Ares Commercial Real Estate Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Ares Commercial Real Estate's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.63/15.99
=0.29

* 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.

Ares Commercial Real Estate's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Ares Commercial Real Estate's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=8.818/333.9520*333.9520
=8.818

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ares Commercial Real Estate Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 14.685 241.428 20.313
201612 14.712 241.432 20.350
201703 14.672 243.801 20.097
201706 14.588 244.955 19.888
201709 14.712 246.819 19.906
201712 14.657 246.524 19.855
201803 14.711 249.554 19.686
201806 14.711 251.989 19.496
201809 14.780 252.439 19.552
201812 14.800 251.233 19.673
201903 14.735 254.202 19.358
201906 14.748 256.143 19.228
201909 14.749 256.759 19.183
201912 14.770 256.974 19.194
202003 13.954 258.115 18.054
202006 13.908 257.797 18.017
202009 14.035 260.280 18.008
202012 14.144 260.474 18.134
202103 14.229 264.877 17.940
202106 14.447 271.696 17.757
202109 14.313 274.310 17.425
202112 14.395 278.802 17.242
202203 14.539 287.504 16.888
202206 14.438 296.311 16.272
202209 14.091 296.808 15.854
202212 13.730 296.797 15.449
202303 13.154 301.836 14.554
202306 12.768 305.109 13.975
202309 12.616 307.789 13.688
202312 11.558 306.746 12.583
202403 11.045 312.332 11.810
202406 10.680 314.175 11.352
202409 10.338 315.301 10.950
202412 9.903 315.605 10.479
202503 9.883 319.799 10.320
202506 9.521 322.561 9.857
202509 9.469 324.800 9.736
202512 9.260 324.054 9.543
202603 8.894 330.213 8.995
202606 8.818 333.952 8.818

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 mean?
Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ares Commercial Real Estate and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Ares Commercial Real Estate's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Commercial Real Estate ranks #76 out of 549 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Ares Commercial Real Estate's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ares Commercial Real Estate's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 1.00. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79. Ares Commercial Real Estate's value of 0.29 is 63.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Commercial Real Estate ranks #76 out of 549 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ares Commercial Real Estate has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Commercial Real Estate's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to REFI and RC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Ares Commercial Real Estate ranks #76 out of 549 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ares Commercial Real Estate in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79. Ares Commercial Real Estate's value of 0.29 is 63.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ares Commercial Real Estate's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.79, Ares Commercial Real Estate has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.79, based on 549 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ares Commercial Real Estate's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.29 is 63.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ares Commercial Real Estate and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares Commercial Real Estate's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Commercial Real Estate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.64, compared to a current price of $4.63 — trading 60.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 63.3% below the REITs industry median of 0.79. Ares Commercial Real Estate's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.29 as of Aug. 26, 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 Ares Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Commercial Real Estate stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.63 is trading 60.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.64. GuruFocus considers Ares Commercial Real Estate to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ACRE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.29 (36% below median its 10-year median of 0.45)
  • GF Value™: $11.64 vs. price of $4.63 (60.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 63.3% below the REITs median (#76 of 549)

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


Ares Commercial Real Estate Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 41I:Germany
Address 245 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10167
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp is a specialty finance company and a real estate investment trust mainly engaged in originating and investing in commercial real estate (CRE) loans and related investments. It operates in one segment, namely originating and managing a diversified portfolio of CRE debt-related investments. The company recognizes the majority of its revenues in the form of interest income, which it receives from loans.
43GF Score

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