BKU (BankUnited) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.23 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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BKU BankUnited Inc BKU
71 GF Score
Price $46.47
GF Value $39.50
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is BankUnited Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BankUnited BKU -1.09% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates BKU with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, BankUnited ranks better than 51.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), BankUnited's current share price is $46.47. BankUnited's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $37.74. BankUnited's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.23.

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

BKU' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 1.15   Max: 2.02
Current: 1.23

During the past years, BankUnited's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.02. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.15.

BKU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.86% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.255 vs BKU: 1.23

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.

BankUnited's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $41.109. 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 $37.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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BankUnited  (NYSE:BKU) 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.


BankUnited Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BankUnited Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BankUnited'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.

BankUnited Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BankUnited Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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BankUnited Quarterly Data
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BKU vs FHB, CBU, FFBC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, BankUnited'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.


BankUnited Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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BankUnited 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.

BankUnited's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=46.47/37.74
=1.23

* 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.

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

For example, BankUnited'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)
=41.109/330.2130*330.2130
=41.109

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

BankUnited Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 22.379 241.018 30.661
201609 22.787 241.428 31.167
201612 23.217 241.432 31.755
201703 23.709 243.801 32.112
201706 24.165 244.955 32.576
201709 24.559 246.819 32.857
201712 28.321 246.524 37.935
201803 28.567 249.554 37.800
201806 29.174 251.989 38.230
201809 29.625 252.439 38.752
201812 29.492 251.233 38.763
201903 29.708 254.202 38.591
201906 30.088 256.143 38.789
201909 30.601 256.759 39.355
201912 31.334 256.974 40.264
202003 27.229 258.115 34.835
202006 29.810 257.797 38.184
202009 31.008 260.280 39.339
202012 32.052 260.474 40.634
202103 32.830 264.877 40.928
202106 33.908 271.696 41.211
202109 34.389 274.310 41.397
202112 35.468 278.802 42.008
202203 34.041 287.504 39.098
202206 32.152 296.311 35.831
202209 31.972 296.808 35.570
202212 32.190 296.797 35.814
202303 33.342 301.836 36.477
202306 33.942 305.109 36.735
202309 33.920 307.789 36.391
202312 34.662 306.746 37.314
202403 35.312 312.332 37.334
202406 36.107 314.175 37.950
202409 37.563 315.301 39.340
202412 37.651 315.605 39.394
202503 38.510 319.799 39.764
202506 39.259 322.561 40.190
202509 40.301 324.800 40.973
202512 41.191 324.054 41.974
202603 41.109 330.213 41.109

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 1.23 mean?
BankUnited (BKU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.23 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 BankUnited and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.15. Over the past decade, BankUnited's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 2.02. According to the industry distribution chart, BankUnited ranks #621 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is BankUnited's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BankUnited's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.23 is near median its 10-year median of 1.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 2.02. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. BankUnited's value of 1.23 is 2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BankUnited ranks #621 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BankUnited has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BankUnited's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FHB and CBU?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, BankUnited ranks #621 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts BankUnited in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. BankUnited's value of 1.23 is 2% below this benchmark. Historically, BankUnited's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 2.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 1.26, BankUnited 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. BankUnited's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.23 is 2% 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 BankUnited 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. BankUnited's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BankUnited stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BankUnited (BKU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.50, compared to a current price of $46.47 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 2% below the Banks industry median of 1.26. BankUnited's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 BankUnited (BKU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.23 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 BankUnited (BKU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BankUnited stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $46.47 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.50. GuruFocus considers BankUnited to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BKU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.23 (near median its 10-year median of 1.15)
  • GF Value™: $39.50 vs. price of $46.47 (17.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2% below the Banks median (#621 of 1290)

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


BankUnited Business Description

Address 14817 Oak Lane, Miami Lakes, FL, USA, 33016
BankUnited Inc is a bank holding company with one wholly owned subsidiary, BankUnited. The bank provides a full range of banking services through banking centers located throughout Florida, as well as New York City. The company is a commercially focused regional bank focusing on small and middle-market businesses. The company also provides certain commercial lending and deposit products on a national platform. The Bank offers a comprehensive suite of commercial lending and deposit products including commercial lending and deposit products through national platforms and certain consumer deposit products through an online channel.
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