Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.19 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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BAH:ABC Arab Banking Corp (BSC) BAH:ABC
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What is Arab Banking (BSC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Arab Banking (BSC) BAH:ABC 27 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates BAH:ABC with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,296 Banks companies, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks better than 97.38% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Arab Banking (BSC)'s current share price is $0.30. Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.55. Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BAH:ABC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15   Med: 0.22   Max: 0.27
Current: 0.19

During the past years, Arab Banking (BSC)'s highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.27. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.22.

BAH:ABC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
97.38% of 1296 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs BAH:ABC: 0.19

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.

Arab Banking (BSC)'s adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.469. 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 $1.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Arab Banking (BSC)  (BAH:ABC) 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.


Arab Banking (BSC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Arab Banking (BSC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arab Banking (BSC)'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.

Arab Banking (BSC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Arab Banking (BSC) Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Arab Banking (BSC) Quarterly Data
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BAH:ABC vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Arab Banking (BSC)'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.


Arab Banking (BSC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Arab Banking (BSC) 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.

Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.30/1.55
=0.19

* 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.

Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Arab Banking (BSC)'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)
=1.469/330.2130*330.2130
=1.469

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Arab Banking (BSC) Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.233 241.018 1.689
201609 1.256 241.428 1.718
201612 1.230 241.432 1.682
201703 1.232 243.801 1.669
201706 1.237 244.955 1.668
201709 1.263 246.819 1.690
201712 1.264 246.524 1.693
201803 1.240 249.554 1.641
201806 1.219 251.989 1.597
201809 1.236 252.439 1.617
201812 1.247 251.233 1.639
201903 1.245 254.202 1.617
201906 1.268 256.143 1.635
201909 1.275 256.759 1.640
201912 1.302 256.974 1.673
202003 0.000 258.115 0.000
202006 1.175 257.797 1.505
202009 1.187 260.280 1.506
202012 1.217 260.474 1.543
202103 1.213 264.877 1.512
202106 1.257 271.696 1.528
202109 1.247 274.310 1.501
202112 1.251 278.802 1.482
202203 1.363 287.504 1.565
202206 1.326 296.311 1.478
202209 1.323 296.808 1.472
202212 1.323 296.797 1.472
202303 1.307 301.836 1.430
202306 1.342 305.109 1.452
202309 1.361 307.789 1.460
202312 1.390 306.746 1.496
202403 1.356 312.332 1.434
202406 1.349 314.175 1.418
202409 1.373 315.301 1.438
202412 1.360 315.605 1.423
202503 1.379 319.799 1.424
202506 1.410 322.561 1.443
202509 1.452 324.800 1.476
202512 1.525 324.054 1.554
202603 1.469 330.213 1.469

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 0.19 mean?
Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.19 as of Jul. 21, 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 Arab Banking (BSC) and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks #34 out of 1296 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Arab Banking (BSC)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.19 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.27. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Arab Banking (BSC)'s value of 0.19 is 84.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks #34 out of 1296 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arab Banking (BSC) has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Banking (BSC)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Arab Banking (BSC) ranks #34 out of 1296 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Arab Banking (BSC) in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Arab Banking (BSC)'s value of 0.19 is 84.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Arab Banking (BSC)'s own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Arab Banking (BSC) 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 1,296 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. Arab Banking (BSC)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.19 is 84.9% 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 Arab Banking (BSC) 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. Arab Banking (BSC)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Banking (BSC) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.38, compared to a current price of $0.30 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 84.9% below the Banks industry median of 1.26. Arab Banking (BSC)'s overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19 as of Jul. 21, 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 Arab Banking (BSC) (BAH:ABC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Banking (BSC) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.30 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.38. GuruFocus considers Arab Banking (BSC) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BAH:ABC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.19 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
  • GF Value™: $0.38 vs. price of $0.30 (21.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 27/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.9% below the Banks median (#34 of 1296)

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


Arab Banking (BSC) Business Description

Address Road 1703, Diplomatic Area, P.O. Box 5698, Bank ABC Tower, Building 152, Block 317, Manama, BHR
Arab Banking Corp (BSC) is an international bank registered in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It acts as a provider of trade finance, treasury, project & structured finance, syndications, corporate and institutional banking as well as Islamic banking services. It operates its business across the globe, covering countries in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The group is organized into five operating segments: MENA subsidiaries, International wholesale banking, Group treasury, ABC Brasil, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from ABC Brasil. The company operates in Bahrain, Europe, Brasil, and Other, with the majority of revenue from Brasil.
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