BCH (Banco De Chile) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.48 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — 28% Above Median

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Price $41.11
GF Value $28.46
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What is Banco De Chile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Banco De Chile BCH +1.03% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.48 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates BCH with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,284 Banks companies, Banco De Chile ranks worse than 94.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-17), Banco De Chile's current share price is $41.11. Banco De Chile's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.80. Banco De Chile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.48.

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

BCH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84   Med: 2.71   Max: 4.33
Current: 3.52

During the past years, Banco De Chile's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.33. The lowest was 1.84. And the median was 2.71.

BCH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
94.86% of 1284 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.3 vs BCH: 3.52

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.

Banco De Chile's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $12.502. 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 $11.80 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Banco De Chile  (NYSE:BCH) 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.


Banco De Chile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Banco De Chile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Banco De Chile'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.

Banco De Chile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Banco De Chile Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Banco De Chile 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 2.83 2.87 3.39 3.21 3.37

BCH vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Banco De Chile'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.


Banco De Chile Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Banco De Chile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Banco De Chile 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.

Banco De Chile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=41.11/11.80
=3.48

* 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.

Banco De Chile's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Banco De Chile'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)
=12.502/162.5100*162.5100
=12.502

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 162.5100.

Banco De Chile Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 8.156 104.521 12.681
201612 9.475 104.532 14.730
201703 8.353 105.752 12.836
201706 8.800 105.730 13.526
201709 9.336 106.035 14.308
201712 10.735 106.907 16.318
201803 10.104 107.670 15.250
201806 9.774 108.421 14.650
201809 9.383 109.369 13.942
201812 10.629 109.653 15.753
201903 9.760 110.339 14.375
201906 9.721 111.352 14.187
201909 9.432 111.821 13.708
201912 10.105 112.943 14.540
202003 8.366 114.468 11.877
202006 8.903 114.283 12.660
202009 9.298 115.275 13.108
202012 10.835 116.299 15.140
202103 10.416 117.770 14.373
202106 10.688 118.630 14.641
202109 10.189 121.431 13.636
202112 11.227 124.634 14.639
202203 10.415 128.850 13.136
202206 10.104 133.448 12.304
202209 10.033 138.101 11.806
202212 12.326 140.574 14.249
202303 11.532 143.145 13.092
202306 12.065 143.538 13.660
202309 11.224 145.172 12.564
202312 13.750 146.109 15.293
202403 10.566 148.551 11.559
202406 11.392 149.592 12.376
202409 11.707 151.212 12.582
202412 13.080 152.774 13.914
202503 11.457 155.783 11.952
202506 11.759 155.754 12.269
202509 11.721 157.870 12.065
202512 14.488 158.040 14.898
202603 11.850 160.190 12.022
202606 12.502 162.510 12.502

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 3.48 mean?
Banco De Chile (BCH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.48 as of Aug. 17, 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 Banco De Chile and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 2.71. Over the past decade, Banco De Chile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 4.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Banco De Chile ranks #1218 out of 1284 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 94.9%.
Is Banco De Chile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Banco De Chile's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.48 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 4.33. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Banco De Chile's value of 3.48 is 167.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Banco De Chile ranks #1218 out of 1284 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Banco De Chile has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banco De Chile's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Banco De Chile ranks #1218 out of 1284 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Banco De Chile in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Banco De Chile's value of 3.48 is 167.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Banco De Chile's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 4.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Banco De Chile 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 1.30, based on 1,284 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. Banco De Chile's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.48 is 167.7% 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 Banco De Chile and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Banco De Chile's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.48, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banco De Chile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco De Chile (BCH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.46, compared to a current price of $41.11 — trading 44.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.48, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 167.7% above the Banks industry median of 1.30. Banco De Chile's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 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 Banco De Chile (BCH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.48 as of Aug. 17, 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 Banco De Chile (BCH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco De Chile stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.11 is trading 44.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.46. GuruFocus considers Banco De Chile to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BCH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.48 (28% above median its 10-year median of 2.71)
  • GF Value™: $28.46 vs. price of $41.11 (44.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 167.7% above the Banks median (#1218 of 1284)

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


Banco De Chile Business Description

Address Paseo Ahumada 251, Santiago, CHL
Operating under three separate brand names (Banco de Chile, Banco Edwards-Citi, and Banco CrediChile), Banco de Chile is the second largest in the country by loans and third largest by deposits. Banco de Chile generates most of its net interest income (roughly 60% of total revenue) from its mortgage, unsecured consumer credit lines, and commercial loans, with 25% of its outstanding loans being made to firms with more than 10,000 million CLP in revenue. Outside of its banking business, Banco de Chile is the largest asset manager in the country and one of the largest security brokerages, supporting its substantial fee-based revenue.
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