BMA (Banco Macro) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.02 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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Price $78.05
GF Value $41.17
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What is Banco Macro Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Banco Macro BMA +0.36% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.02 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 6.25. GuruFocus rates BMA with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,277 Banks companies, Banco Macro ranks worse than 97.57% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), Banco Macro's current share price is $78.05. Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $15.54. Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.02.

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

BMA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.11   Med: 6.25   Max: 13.22
Current: 5.14

During the past years, Banco Macro's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 13.22. The lowest was 2.11. And the median was 6.25.

BMA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.57% of 1277 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs BMA: 5.14

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 Macro's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $66.431. 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 $15.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Banco Macro  (NYSE:BMA) 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 Macro Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Banco Macro Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Banco Macro'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 Macro Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Banco Macro Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Banco Macro Quarterly Data
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BMA vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Banco Macro'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 Macro Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=78.05/15.54
=5.02

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

For example, Banco Macro'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)
=66.431/333.9520*333.9520
=66.431

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Banco Macro Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 23.105 241.428 31.960
201612 49.960 241.432 69.105
201703 26.145 243.801 35.813
201706 32.617 244.955 44.467
201709 33.802 246.819 45.735
201712 55.240 246.524 74.830
201803 36.701 249.554 49.113
201806 29.686 251.989 39.342
201809 20.447 252.439 27.049
201812 38.326 251.233 50.945
201903 24.547 254.202 32.248
201906 21.773 256.143 28.387
201909 21.105 256.759 27.450
201912 37.333 256.974 48.516
202003 29.647 258.115 38.358
202006 26.909 257.797 34.858
202009 27.879 260.280 35.770
202012 43.440 260.474 55.694
202103 29.172 264.877 36.780
202106 29.773 271.696 36.595
202109 32.693 274.310 39.801
202112 71.424 278.802 85.552
202203 40.637 287.504 47.202
202206 43.581 296.311 49.117
202209 47.252 296.808 53.165
202212 147.021 296.797 165.426
202303 49.498 301.836 54.765
202306 47.835 305.109 52.357
202309 45.029 307.789 48.857
202312 192.292 306.746 209.347
202403 62.374 312.332 66.692
202406 56.758 314.175 60.331
202409 60.995 315.301 64.603
202412 82.479 315.605 87.274
202503 65.125 319.799 68.007
202506 59.486 322.561 61.587
202509 54.782 324.800 56.326
202512 56.370 324.054 58.092
202603 65.501 330.213 66.243
202606 66.431 333.952 66.431

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 5.02 mean?
Banco Macro (BMA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.02 as of Aug. 26, 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 Macro and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 6.25. Over the past decade, Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.11 to 13.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Banco Macro ranks #1246 out of 1277 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 97.6%.
Is Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Banco Macro's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.02 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 13.22. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Banco Macro's value of 5.02 is 292.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Banco Macro ranks #1246 out of 1277 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Banco Macro has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banco Macro's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Banco Macro ranks #1246 out of 1277 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Banco Macro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Banco Macro's value of 5.02 is 292.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Banco Macro's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.11 to 13.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.25 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Banco Macro 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 1.28, based on 1,277 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 Macro's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.02 is 292.2% 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 Macro and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Banco Macro's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.02, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 6.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banco Macro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco Macro (BMA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.17, compared to a current price of $78.05 — trading 89.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.02, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 6.25 and 292.2% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. Banco Macro's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Banco Macro (BMA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.02 as of Aug. 26, 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 Macro (BMA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco Macro stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $78.05 is trading 89.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.17. GuruFocus considers Banco Macro to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BMA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.02 (20% below median its 10-year median of 6.25)
  • GF Value™: $41.17 vs. price of $78.05 (89.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 292.2% above the Banks median (#1246 of 1277)

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


Banco Macro Business Description

Other Exchanges B4W:GermanyBMA:Argentina
Address Avenida Eduardo Madero 1172, City of Buenos Aires, ARG, C1106ACY
Banco Macro SA is a financial institution and it provides standard banking products and services designed to suit individual needs. It has two categories of customers, retail customers, which include individuals and entrepreneurs, and corporate customers, which include small, medium, and large companies and corporations. In addition, it provides services to four provincial governments. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Argentina.
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