Citigroup (BSP:CTGP34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.20 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 62% Above Median

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BSP:CTGP34 Citigroup Inc BSP:CTGP34
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Price R$108.87
GF Value R$68.79
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What is Citigroup Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Citigroup BSP:CTGP34 -1.84% 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates BSP:CTGP34 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of R$68.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,296 Banks companies, Citigroup ranks better than 51.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Citigroup's current share price is R$108.87. Citigroup's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$90.52. Citigroup's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.20.

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

BSP:CTGP34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38   Med: 0.74   Max: 1.36
Current: 1.23

During the past years, Citigroup's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.36. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.74.

BSP:CTGP34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.62% of 1296 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs BSP:CTGP34: 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.

Citigroup's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$97.816. 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 R$90.52 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Citigroup  (BSP:CTGP34) 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.


Citigroup Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Citigroup Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Citigroup'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.

Citigroup Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Citigroup Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.72 0.50 0.54 0.71 1.14

Citigroup 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 0.84 0.99 1.14 1.08 0.00

BSP:CTGP34 vs WFC, BNY, BAC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Citigroup'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.


Citigroup Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Citigroup 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=108.87/90.52
=1.20

* 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.

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

For example, Citigroup'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)
=97.816/330.2130*330.2130
=97.816

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Citigroup Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 41.758 241.018 57.212
201609 40.397 241.428 55.253
201612 41.509 241.432 56.773
201703 39.545 243.801 53.561
201706 42.488 244.955 57.276
201709 41.147 246.819 55.050
201712 38.782 246.524 51.948
201803 39.169 249.554 51.829
201806 45.218 251.989 59.255
201809 49.903 252.439 65.278
201812 48.577 251.233 63.848
201903 49.348 254.202 64.104
201906 51.027 256.143 65.783
201909 55.630 256.759 71.545
201912 56.711 256.974 72.874
202003 68.203 258.115 87.254
202006 72.125 257.797 92.385
202009 76.037 260.280 96.467
202012 74.112 260.474 93.955
202103 82.816 264.877 103.244
202106 76.153 271.696 92.555
202109 81.090 274.310 97.616
202112 86.906 278.802 102.931
202203 76.329 287.504 87.668
202206 78.198 296.311 87.145
202209 81.022 296.808 90.141
202212 82.231 296.797 91.489
202303 83.856 301.836 91.740
202306 79.174 305.109 85.688
202309 81.718 307.789 87.672
202312 80.608 306.746 86.775
202403 82.231 312.332 86.939
202406 89.500 314.175 94.069
202409 94.057 315.301 98.505
202412 103.331 315.605 108.114
202503 99.711 319.799 102.958
202506 98.848 322.561 101.193
202509 96.900 324.800 98.515
202512 100.027 324.054 101.928
202603 97.816 330.213 97.816

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 1.20 mean?
Citigroup (BSP:CTGP34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 as of Jul. 21, 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 Citigroup and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Citigroup's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Citigroup ranks #627 out of 1296 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 48.4%.
Is Citigroup's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Citigroup's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.36. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Citigroup's value of 1.20 is 4.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citigroup ranks #627 out of 1296 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Citigroup has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citigroup's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WFC and BNY?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Citigroup ranks #627 out of 1296 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Citigroup in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Citigroup's value of 1.20 is 4.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Citigroup's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Citigroup 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 1,296 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. Citigroup's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.20 is 4.8% 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 Citigroup 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. Citigroup's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citigroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citigroup (BSP:CTGP34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$68.79, compared to a current price of R$108.87 — trading 58.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 4.8% below the Banks industry median of 1.26. Citigroup'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 Citigroup (BSP:CTGP34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 as of Jul. 21, 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 Citigroup (BSP:CTGP34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citigroup stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$108.87 is trading 58.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$68.79. GuruFocus considers Citigroup to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:CTGP34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.20 (62% above median its 10-year median of 0.74)
  • GF Value™: R$68.79 vs. price of R$108.87 (58.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.8% below the Banks median (#627 of 1296)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CTGP34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Citigroup Business Description

Address 388 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USA, 10013
Citigroup is a global financial powerhouse that orchestrates the movement of $5 trillion in daily transaction volume, serving as the essential connective tissue for the world's most complex multinational corporations. The firm remains a leader on the global stage, servicing 90% of the Fortune 500 through a proprietary network that includes direct membership to over 270 cash-clearing centers and a footprint that spans 94 countries. After a checkered history operating as an overly complex, disjointed firm, steps have been taken to streamline operations, resulting in organization across five segments: services, markets, banking, wealth, and US personal banking.
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