BNPQF (BNP Paribas) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.95 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 51% Above Median

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What is BNP Paribas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BNP Paribas BNPQF +4.01% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates BNPQF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $84.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,292 Banks companies, BNP Paribas ranks better than 65.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), BNP Paribas's current share price is $118.464. BNP Paribas's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $124.56. BNP Paribas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.95.

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

BNPQF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.63   Max: 1.01
Current: 1.01

During the past years, BNP Paribas's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.01. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.63.

BNPQF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
65.09% of 1292 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs BNPQF: 1.01

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.

BNP Paribas's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $136.592. 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 $124.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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BNP Paribas  (OTCPK:BNPQF) 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.


BNP Paribas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BNP Paribas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BNP Paribas'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.

BNP Paribas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BNP Paribas Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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BNP Paribas Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.76 0.75 0.76 0.79 0.77

BNP Paribas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, BNP Paribas'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.


BNP Paribas Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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BNP Paribas 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.

BNP Paribas's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=118.464/124.56
=0.95

* 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.

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

For example, BNP Paribas'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)
=136.592/122.4200*122.4200
=136.592

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 122.4200.

BNP Paribas Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 87.967 100.630 107.015
201609 89.057 100.340 108.654
201612 85.215 100.650 103.647
201703 87.689 101.170 106.107
201706 89.494 101.320 108.131
201709 96.178 101.330 116.196
201712 94.266 101.850 113.304
201803 98.999 102.750 117.951
201806 92.365 103.370 109.387
201809 93.383 103.560 110.390
201812 92.527 103.470 109.473
201903 95.451 103.890 112.476
201906 94.375 104.580 110.474
201909 94.654 104.500 110.886
201912 95.622 104.980 111.507
202003 96.463 104.590 112.908
202006 100.605 104.790 117.531
202009 105.526 104.550 123.563
202012 109.947 104.960 128.237
202103 108.456 105.750 125.553
202106 111.906 106.340 128.828
202109 109.441 106.810 125.436
202112 108.004 107.850 122.595
202203 106.283 110.490 117.759
202206 99.457 112.550 108.179
202209 96.926 112.740 105.248
202212 104.122 114.160 111.656
202303 110.495 116.790 115.822
202306 111.624 117.650 116.150
202309 113.280 118.260 117.265
202312 117.599 118.390 121.602
202403 119.369 119.470 122.317
202406 116.400 120.200 118.550
202409 122.747 119.560 125.683
202412 118.786 119.950 121.232
202503 124.531 120.380 126.641
202506 129.684 121.360 130.817
202509 130.158 120.950 131.740
202512 133.598 120.900 135.278
202603 136.592 122.420 136.592

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 0.95 mean?
BNP Paribas (BNPQF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 as of Jul. 27, 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 BNP Paribas and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, BNP Paribas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.01. According to the industry distribution chart, BNP Paribas ranks #451 out of 1292 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is BNP Paribas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BNP Paribas' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 1.01. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. BNP Paribas' value of 0.95 is 25.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BNP Paribas ranks #451 out of 1292 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BNP Paribas has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BNP Paribas' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, BNP Paribas ranks #451 out of 1292 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts BNP Paribas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. BNP Paribas' value of 0.95 is 25.2% below this benchmark. Historically, BNP Paribas' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 1.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 1.27, BNP Paribas 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 1.27, based on 1,292 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. BNP Paribas's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.95 is 25.2% 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 BNP Paribas and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BNP Paribas's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BNP Paribas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BNP Paribas (BNPQF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $84.15, compared to a current price of $118.46 — trading 40.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 25.2% below the Banks industry median of 1.27. BNP Paribas' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 BNP Paribas (BNPQF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 as of Jul. 27, 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 BNP Paribas (BNPQF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BNP Paribas stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $118.46 is trading 40.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $84.15. GuruFocus considers BNP Paribas to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BNPQF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.95 (51% above median its 10-year median of 0.63)
  • GF Value™: $84.15 vs. price of $118.46 (40.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.2% below the Banks median (#451 of 1292)

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


BNP Paribas Business Description

Address 16, Boulevard Des Italiens, Paris, FRA, 75009
The merger of Banque Nationale de Paris and Paribas created BNP Paribas in 2000, making it the largest publicly traded bank in France. Although BNP Paribas has operations in about 80 countries, it considers France, Italy, and Belgium to be its home markets.
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