United Arab Bank PJSC (ADX:UAB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.13 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 71% Above Median

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ADX:UAB United Arab Bank PJSC ADX:UAB
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Price د.إ1.38
GF Value د.إ1.25
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is United Arab Bank PJSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

United Arab Bank PJSC ADX:UAB +2.99% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates ADX:UAB with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ1.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, United Arab Bank PJSC ranks better than 58.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), United Arab Bank PJSC's current share price is د.إ1.38. United Arab Bank PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ1.22. United Arab Bank PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.13.

The historical rank and industry rank for United Arab Bank PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:UAB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4   Med: 0.66   Max: 1.21
Current: 1.1

During the past years, United Arab Bank PJSC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.21. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 0.66.

ADX:UAB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
58.91% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.255 vs ADX:UAB: 1.10

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.

United Arab Bank PJSC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ1.242. 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 د.إ1.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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United Arab Bank PJSC  (ADX:UAB) 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.


United Arab Bank PJSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


United Arab Bank PJSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Arab Bank PJSC'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.

United Arab Bank PJSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

United Arab Bank PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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United Arab Bank PJSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.05 1.00 0.99 1.07 1.08

United Arab Bank PJSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, United Arab Bank PJSC'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.


United Arab Bank PJSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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United Arab Bank PJSC 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.

United Arab Bank PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.38/1.22
=1.13

* 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.

United Arab Bank PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, United Arab Bank PJSC'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)
=1.242/330.2130*330.2130
=1.242

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

United Arab Bank PJSC Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.484 241.018 2.033
201609 1.499 241.428 2.050
201612 1.171 241.432 1.602
201703 1.213 243.801 1.643
201706 1.225 244.955 1.651
201709 1.228 246.819 1.643
201712 1.215 246.524 1.627
201803 1.123 249.554 1.486
201806 1.122 251.989 1.470
201809 1.154 252.439 1.510
201812 1.120 251.233 1.472
201903 1.134 254.202 1.473
201906 1.155 256.143 1.489
201909 1.121 256.759 1.442
201912 0.957 256.974 1.230
202003 0.725 258.115 0.928
202006 0.785 257.797 1.006
202009 0.739 260.280 0.938
202012 0.644 260.474 0.816
202103 0.636 264.877 0.793
202106 0.663 271.696 0.806
202109 0.664 274.310 0.799
202112 0.670 278.802 0.794
202203 0.665 287.504 0.764
202206 0.621 296.311 0.692
202209 0.613 296.808 0.682
202212 0.664 296.797 0.739
202303 0.916 301.836 1.002
202306 0.943 305.109 1.021
202309 0.956 307.789 1.026
202312 1.014 306.746 1.092
202403 1.047 312.332 1.107
202406 1.068 314.175 1.123
202409 1.142 315.301 1.196
202412 1.130 315.605 1.182
202503 1.178 319.799 1.216
202506 1.232 322.561 1.261
202509 1.280 324.800 1.301
202512 1.303 324.054 1.328
202603 1.242 330.213 1.242

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 1.13 mean?
United Arab Bank PJSC (ADX:UAB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.13 as of Jul. 25, 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 United Arab Bank PJSC and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, United Arab Bank PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, United Arab Bank PJSC ranks #530 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is United Arab Bank PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
United Arab Bank PJSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.13 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 1.21. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. United Arab Bank PJSC's value of 1.13 is 10% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Arab Bank PJSC ranks #530 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Arab Bank PJSC has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Arab Bank PJSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, United Arab Bank PJSC ranks #530 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts United Arab Bank PJSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. United Arab Bank PJSC's value of 1.13 is 10% below this benchmark. Historically, United Arab Bank PJSC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.40 to 1.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 1.26, United Arab Bank PJSC 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.26, based on 1,290 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. United Arab Bank PJSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.13 is 10% 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 United Arab Bank PJSC and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Arab Bank PJSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Arab Bank PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Arab Bank PJSC (ADX:UAB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ1.25, compared to a current price of د.إ1.38 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 10% below the Banks industry median of 1.26. United Arab Bank PJSC's 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Arab Bank PJSC (ADX:UAB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13 as of Jul. 25, 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 United Arab Bank PJSC (ADX:UAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Arab Bank PJSC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.38 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ1.25. GuruFocus considers United Arab Bank PJSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:UAB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.13 (71% above median its 10-year median of 0.66)
  • GF Value™: د.إ1.25 vs. price of د.إ1.38 (10.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10% below the Banks median (#530 of 1290)

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


United Arab Bank PJSC Business Description

Address Al Majaz Street, P.O. Box 25022, Buhaira Corniche, Emirate of Sarjah, Sharjah, ARE
United Arab Bank PJSC provides financial services. The company is organized into three segments: Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, and Treasury and capital markets. Wholesale banking handles loans and other credit facilities and deposits and current accounts for corporate and institutional customers. Retail banking handles individual customers' deposits and provides consumer-type loans, overdrafts, credit card facilities, and funds transfer facilities and Treasury and capital markets engaged in investments and interbank treasury operations including transactions for foreign exchange, derivatives, margin FX and hedging strategies Islamic banking services, and others.
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