AMBZ (American Business Bank) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.43 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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AMBZ American Business Bank AMBZ
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Price $72.90
GF Value $55.94
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is American Business Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

American Business Bank AMBZ 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.43 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates AMBZ with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 64/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $55.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,289 Banks companies, American Business Bank ranks worse than 86.73% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), American Business Bank's current share price is $72.90. American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $30.02. American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.43.

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

AMBZ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49   Med: 2.02   Max: 2.89
Current: 2.43

During the past years, American Business Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.89. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 2.02.

AMBZ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.73% of 1289 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs AMBZ: 2.43

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 Business Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $49.066. 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 $30.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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American Business Bank  (OTCPK:AMBZ) 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 Business Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


American Business Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Business 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 Business Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

American Business Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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American Business Bank Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.73 2.11 2.41 2.49 2.43

AMBZ vs AROW, BHB, RRBI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, American Business 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 Business Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=72.90/30.02
=2.43

* 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 Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, American Business Bank'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)
=49.066/333.9520*333.9520
=49.066

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

American Business Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
200609 4.311 202.900 7.095
200612 4.505 201.800 7.455
200703 4.626 205.352 7.523
200706 4.612 208.352 7.392
200709 4.844 208.490 7.759
200712 5.050 210.036 8.029
200803 5.305 213.528 8.297
200806 5.291 218.815 8.075
200809 5.085 218.783 7.762
201812 19.116 251.233 25.410
201903 0.000 254.202 0.000
201906 0.000 256.143 0.000
201909 0.000 256.759 0.000
201912 23.933 256.974 31.102
202003 24.861 258.115 32.165
202006 26.148 257.797 33.872
202009 27.063 260.280 34.723
202012 28.366 260.474 36.368
202103 28.272 264.877 35.645
202106 29.844 271.696 36.682
202109 31.022 274.310 37.767
202112 31.536 278.802 37.774
202203 28.632 287.504 33.258
202206 26.806 296.311 30.211
202209 26.418 296.808 29.724
202212 28.389 296.797 31.943
202303 31.079 301.836 34.386
202306 31.373 305.109 34.339
202309 30.897 307.789 33.523
202312 34.733 306.746 37.814
202403 34.803 312.332 37.212
202406 36.384 314.175 38.674
202409 39.282 315.301 41.606
202412 38.978 315.605 41.244
202503 40.615 319.799 42.412
202506 41.548 322.561 43.015
202509 44.344 324.800 45.593
202512 46.334 324.054 47.749
202603 47.364 330.213 47.900
202606 49.066 333.952 49.066

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 2.43 mean?
American Business Bank (AMBZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.43 as of Jul. 31, 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 Business Bank and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 2.02. Over the past decade, American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 2.89. According to the industry distribution chart, American Business Bank ranks #1118 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 86.7%.
Is American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
American Business Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.43 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 2.89. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. American Business Bank's value of 2.43 is 91.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Business Bank ranks #1118 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Business Bank has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Business Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AROW and BHB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, American Business Bank ranks #1118 out of 1289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places American Business Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. American Business Bank's value of 2.43 is 91.3% above this benchmark. Historically, American Business Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.49 to 2.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 1.27, American Business 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 1.27, based on 1,289 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 Business Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.43 is 91.3% 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 Business Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Business Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.43, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Business Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Business Bank (AMBZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.94, compared to a current price of $72.90 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.43, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 91.3% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. American Business Bank's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Business Bank (AMBZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.43 as of Jul. 31, 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 Business Bank (AMBZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Business Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $72.90 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $55.94. GuruFocus considers American Business Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AMBZ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.43 (20% above median its 10-year median of 2.02)
  • GF Value™: $55.94 vs. price of $72.90 (30.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 91.3% above the Banks median (#1118 of 1289)

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


American Business Bank Business Description

Address 400 S. Hope Street, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90071
American Business Bank is a California-chartered bank mainly engaged in the business of serving the banking needs of small and medium-sized companies, non-profits, along with the personal needs of business executives and professionals in Southern California. Its revenues are derived principally from interest on loans and investments and other fees.
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