AMBK (American Bank) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.56 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — Near Median


AMBK American Bank Inc AMBK
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Price $20.00
GF Value $22.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is American Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

American Bank AMBK +5.26% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 1.52. GuruFocus rates AMBK with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, American Bank ranks worse than 69.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-11), American Bank's current share price is $20.00. American Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $12.79. American Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.56.

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

AMBK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23   Med: 1.52   Max: 2.1
Current: 1.56

During the past 13 years, American Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.10. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 1.52.

AMBK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
69.28% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs AMBK: 1.56

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.

American Bank's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $16.893. 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 $12.79 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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American Bank  (OTCPK:AMBK) 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.


American Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


American Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Bank'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.

American Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

American Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.85 1.85 1.67 1.41 1.29

American Bank Semi-Annual Data
Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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 1.85 1.85 1.67 1.41 1.29

AMBK vs JFBC, BSBK, CWBK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, American 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.


American Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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American Bank 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.

American Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=20.00/12.79
=1.56

* 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.

American Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, American Bank's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=16.893/324.0540*324.0540
=16.893

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

American Bank Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
200412 5.802 190.300 9.880
200512 5.969 196.800 9.829
200612 5.718 201.800 9.182
201912 9.011 256.974 11.363
202012 9.905 260.474 12.323
202112 12.181 278.802 14.158
202212 12.499 296.797 13.647
202312 14.199 306.746 15.000
202412 15.189 315.605 15.596
202512 16.893 324.054 16.893

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 1.56 mean?
American Bank (AMBK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.56 as of Jul. 11, 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 American Bank and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.52. Over the past decade, American Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 2.10. According to the industry distribution chart, American Bank ranks #900 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is American Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
American Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.56 is near median its 10-year median of 1.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 2.10. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. American Bank's value of 1.56 is 25.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Bank ranks #900 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, American Bank has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JFBC and BSBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, American Bank ranks #900 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places American Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. American Bank's value of 1.56 is 25.8% above this benchmark. Historically, American Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 2.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.52 vs. the industry median of 1.24, American Bank has consistently been above 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 1.24, based on 1,299 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. American Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.56 is 25.8% above 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 American Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Bank (AMBK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.78, compared to a current price of $20.00 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.52 and 25.8% above the Banks industry median of 1.24. American Bank's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 American Bank (AMBK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.56 as of Jul. 11, 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 American Bank (AMBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.00 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.78. GuruFocus considers American Bank to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AMBK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.56 (near median its 10-year median of 1.52)
  • GF Value™: $22.78 vs. price of $20.00 (12.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.8% above the Banks median (#900 of 1299)

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


American Bank Business Description

Address 615 Waterfront Drive, Suite 501, Allentown, PA, USA, 18102
American Bank Inc is a United States-based holding company for American Bank. The bank offers deposit and loan products for consumers, businesses, public, institutional, and governmental customers, including interest-bearing checking, money market accounts, and retirement accounts. The company generates revenue from interest and dividend income on loans and investments.
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