Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BUE:BBVA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.86 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 267% Above Median

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BUE:BBVA Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA BUE:BBVA
42 GF Score
Price ARS46,480.00
GF Value ARS24,417.07
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria BUE:BBVA +0.87% 42 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.86 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 267% above its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates BUE:BBVA with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS24,417.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Banks companies, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria ranks worse than 90.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-31), Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's current share price is ARS46480.00. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS16,237.21. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.86.

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

BUE:BBVA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29   Med: 0.78   Max: 2.75
Current: 2.75

During the past years, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.75. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.78.

BUE:BBVA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.51% of 1275 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs BUE:BBVA: 2.75

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 Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS18,145.935. 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 ARS16,237.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria  (BUE:BBVA) 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 Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria'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 Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria 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 0.66 0.68 0.98 1.10 2.26

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria 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 1.49 1.87 2.26 2.03 2.40

BUE:BBVA vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria'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 Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria 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 Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=46480.00/16237.21
=2.86

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

For example, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria'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)
=18145.935/131.3300*131.3300
=18,145.935

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3300.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 123.424 99.737 162.521
201612 120.747 101.842 155.709
201703 118.935 100.896 154.810
201706 133.040 101.848 171.551
201709 148.425 101.524 192.001
201712 157.372 102.975 200.706
201803 168.869 102.122 217.168
201806 200.307 104.165 252.546
201809 296.797 103.818 375.448
201812 305.208 104.193 384.698
201903 318.105 103.488 403.687
201906 369.852 104.612 464.314
201909 468.594 103.905 592.276
201912 486.243 105.015 608.089
202003 442.844 103.469 562.089
202006 505.459 104.254 636.731
202009 566.517 103.521 718.703
202012 662.845 104.456 833.379
202103 729.682 104.857 913.900
202106 762.867 107.102 935.436
202109 777.145 107.669 947.931
202112 766.080 111.298 903.965
202203 799.152 115.153 911.421
202206 905.056 118.044 1,006.919
202209 1,056.787 117.221 1,183.984
202212 1,382.381 117.650 1,543.116
202303 1,681.206 118.948 1,856.216
202306 2,138.024 120.278 2,334.473
202309 3,118.348 121.343 3,375.011
202312 3,486.400 121.300 3,774.691
202403 8,256.308 122.762 8,832.538
202406 8,921.698 124.409 9,418.051
202409 9,699.566 123.121 10,346.302
202412 10,224.613 124.753 10,763.631
202503 11,026.390 125.531 11,535.808
202506 13,517.742 127.251 13,951.072
202509 15,964.080 126.840 16,529.191
202512 17,128.174 128.400 17,519.027
202603 16,144.585 129.860 16,327.340
202606 18,145.935 131.330 18,145.935

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 2.86 mean?
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BUE:BBVA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.86 as of Aug. 31, 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 Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria and its competitors. This is 267% above median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 2.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria ranks #1154 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 90.5%.
Is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.86 is 267% above median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 2.75. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's value of 2.86 is 123.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria ranks #1154 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria ranks #1154 out of 1275 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's value of 2.86 is 123.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 2.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria 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 1,275 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. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.86 is 123.4% 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 Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria 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 Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.86, which is 267% above median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BUE:BBVA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS24,417.07, compared to a current price of ARS46,480.00 — trading 90.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.86, which is 267% above median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 123.4% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BUE:BBVA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.86 as of Aug. 31, 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 Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BUE:BBVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS46,480.00 is trading 90.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS24,417.07. GuruFocus considers Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:BBVA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.86 (267% above median its 10-year median of 0.78)
  • GF Value™: ARS24,417.07 vs. price of ARS46,480.00 (90.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 123.4% above the Banks median (#1154 of 1275)

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


Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Business Description

Address Plaza San Nicolas, 4, Bilbao, ESP, 48005
Despite its Spanish origins, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria generates only around one-fourth of its profits in Spain. We expect that on a normalized basis, BBVA's market-leading Mexican bank should contribute half of its earnings, while its Turkish operation should account for another 15%. The balance of BBVA's earnings comes from smaller operations in South America. BBVA is overwhelmingly a retail and commercial bank, with corporate and investment banking forming a minor part of the overall business. BBVA also offers insurance and investment products through its banking networks.
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