Central Bank of India (BOM:532885) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.41 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — Near Median

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BOM:532885 Central Bank of India BOM:532885
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What is Central Bank of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Central Bank of India BOM:532885 -0.39% 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.39. GuruFocus rates BOM:532885 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹44.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Banks companies, Central Bank of India ranks better than 90.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-29), Central Bank of India's current share price is ₹30.55. Central Bank of India's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹74.86. Central Bank of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.41.

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

BOM:532885' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.39   Max: 0.51
Current: 0.42

During the past years, Central Bank of India's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.51. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.39.

BOM:532885's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
90.9% of 1275 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs BOM:532885: 0.42

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.

Central Bank of India's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹45.251. 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 ₹74.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Central Bank of India  (BOM:532885) 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.


Central Bank of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Central Bank of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Bank of India'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.

Central Bank of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Central Bank of India Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Central Bank of India 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 0.35 0.36 0.39 0.36 0.43

Central Bank of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Central Bank of India'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.


Central Bank of India Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Central Bank of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Central Bank of India 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.

Central Bank of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=30.55/74.86
=0.41

* 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.

Central Bank of India's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Central Bank of India'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)
=45.251/167.3573*167.3573
=45.251

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 167.3573.

Central Bank of India Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201203 150.049 76.889 326.599
201303 133.273 85.687 260.299
201403 106.582 91.425 195.103
201503 106.948 97.163 184.212
201603 109.531 102.518 178.805
201703 95.740 105.196 152.314
201803 69.555 109.786 106.029
201806 0.000 111.317 0.000
201809 0.000 115.142 0.000
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 47.925 118.202 67.855
201906 47.252 120.880 65.420
201909 55.872 123.175 75.913
201912 40.661 126.235 53.907
202003 37.719 124.705 50.620
202006 37.977 127.000 50.045
202009 37.558 130.118 48.307
202012 37.838 130.889 48.380
202103 45.097 131.771 57.276
202106 30.811 134.084 38.457
202109 31.043 135.847 38.244
202112 31.368 138.161 37.997
202203 31.736 138.822 38.259
202206 32.046 142.347 37.676
202209 32.439 144.661 37.528
202212 32.975 145.763 37.860
202303 33.656 146.865 38.352
202306 34.226 150.280 38.115
202309 34.943 151.492 38.602
202312 35.789 152.924 39.167
202403 37.294 153.035 40.784
202406 37.229 155.789 39.994
202409 38.589 157.882 40.905
202412 39.468 158.323 41.720
202503 40.747 157.552 43.283
202506 41.926 159.755 43.921
202509 42.573 162.289 43.903
202512 43.643 163.281 44.733
202603 43.089 164.272 43.898
202606 45.251 167.357 45.251

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 0.41 mean?
Central Bank of India (BOM:532885) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41 as of Aug. 29, 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 Central Bank of India and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, Central Bank of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Bank of India ranks #116 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Central Bank of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Central Bank of India's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41 is near median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 0.51. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Central Bank of India's value of 0.41 is 68% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Bank of India ranks #116 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Central Bank of India has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Bank of India's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Central Bank of India ranks #116 out of 1275 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Central Bank of India in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Central Bank of India's value of 0.41 is 68% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Bank of India's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Central Bank of India 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 1.28, based on 1,275 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. Central Bank of India's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41 is 68% 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 Central Bank of India 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. Central Bank of India's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Bank of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Bank of India (BOM:532885) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹44.89, compared to a current price of ₹30.55 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 68% below the Banks industry median of 1.28. Central Bank of India's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 Central Bank of India (BOM:532885), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41 as of Aug. 29, 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 Central Bank of India (BOM:532885) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Bank of India stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹30.55 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹44.89. GuruFocus considers Central Bank of India to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:532885:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.41 (near median its 10-year median of 0.39)
  • GF Value™: ₹44.89 vs. price of ₹30.55 (31.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68% below the Banks median (#116 of 1275)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532885 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Central Bank of India Business Description

Other Exchanges CENTRALBK:India
Address Chander Mukhi Building, 9th Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400021
Central Bank of India is a commercial bank based in India. Its business comprises predominantly corporate and retail banking operations, which it provides through its network of branches and online platforms. Its retail banking operations comprise deposits, loans and digital banking services, agri-banking and debit and credit card facilities tailor-made for individual customers and its corporate banking products serve institutional and corporate customers. Its other business lines are treasury and other banking operations which involves dealing in Government and other securities money market operations and forex operations.
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