BLK (BlackRock) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.90 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 24% Above Median

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BLK BlackRock Inc BLK
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Price $1,099.51
GF Value $1,166.72
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What is BlackRock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BlackRock BLK +1.88% 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.90 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 3.14. GuruFocus rates BLK with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,166.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Asset Management companies, BlackRock ranks worse than 91.79% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), BlackRock's current share price is $1099.505. BlackRock's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $282.13. BlackRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.90.

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

BLK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98   Med: 3.14   Max: 4.78
Current: 3.83

During the past years, BlackRock's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.78. The lowest was 1.98. And the median was 3.14.

BLK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.79% of 999 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs BLK: 3.83

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.

BlackRock's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $364.870. 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 $282.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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BlackRock  (NYSE:BLK) 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.


BlackRock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BlackRock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackRock'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.

BlackRock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BlackRock Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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BlackRock Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BLK vs BX, KKR, APO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock'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.


BlackRock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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BlackRock 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1099.505/282.13
=3.90

* 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.

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

For example, BlackRock'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)
=364.87/330.2130*330.2130
=364.870

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

BlackRock Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 173.705 241.018 237.989
201609 176.397 241.428 241.267
201612 176.664 241.432 241.628
201703 179.015 243.801 242.464
201706 182.205 244.955 245.623
201709 185.906 246.819 248.719
201712 197.445 246.524 264.473
201803 198.282 249.554 262.369
201806 199.838 251.989 261.873
201809 202.842 252.439 265.336
201812 204.227 251.233 268.430
201903 201.572 254.202 261.846
201906 205.275 256.143 264.635
201909 208.651 256.759 268.342
201912 215.956 256.974 277.505
202003 212.673 258.115 272.078
202006 214.679 257.797 274.983
202009 222.124 260.280 281.805
202012 231.314 260.474 293.246
202103 231.793 264.877 288.968
202106 236.594 271.696 287.551
202109 242.236 274.310 291.602
202112 248.497 278.802 294.320
202203 247.084 287.504 283.789
202206 245.678 296.311 273.787
202209 246.986 296.808 274.784
202212 252.037 296.797 280.414
202303 251.573 301.836 275.225
202306 255.789 305.109 276.835
202309 259.341 307.789 278.235
202312 264.963 306.746 285.233
202403 267.041 312.332 282.329
202406 270.612 314.175 284.426
202409 278.316 315.301 291.479
202412 306.522 315.605 320.710
202503 309.866 319.799 319.957
202506 317.549 322.561 325.082
202509 357.901 324.800 363.866
202512 360.407 324.054 367.257
202603 364.870 330.213 364.870

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 3.90 mean?
BlackRock (BLK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.90 as of Jul. 30, 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 BlackRock and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 3.14. Over the past decade, BlackRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.98 to 4.78. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock ranks #917 out of 999 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is BlackRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BlackRock's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.90 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 3.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 4.78. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. BlackRock's value of 3.90 is 364.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock ranks #917 out of 999 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BX and KKR?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock ranks #917 out of 999 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places BlackRock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. BlackRock's value of 3.90 is 364.3% above this benchmark. Historically, BlackRock's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.98 to 4.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.14 vs. the industry median of 0.84, BlackRock 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.84, based on 999 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. BlackRock's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.90 is 364.3% 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 BlackRock and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackRock's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.90, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 3.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock (BLK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,166.72, compared to a current price of $1,099.51 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.90, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 3.14 and 364.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.84. BlackRock's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 7 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 BlackRock (BLK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.90 as of Jul. 30, 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 BlackRock (BLK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1,099.51 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,166.72. GuruFocus considers BlackRock to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BLK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.90 (24% above median its 10-year median of 3.14)
  • GF Value™: $1,166.72 vs. price of $1,099.51 (5.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 364.3% above the Asset Management median (#917 of 999)

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


BlackRock Business Description

Address 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, USA, 10001
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $14.041 trillion in assets under management at the end of December 2025. Its product mix is diverse, with 55% of managed assets in equity strategies, 23% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 6% in money market funds, and 5% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for more than two-thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which, by our calculations, account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one-third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.
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