Itau Unibanco Holding (BUE:ITUB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.52 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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BUE:ITUB Itau Unibanco Holding SA BUE:ITUB
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Price ARS12,970.00
GF Value ARS9,633.23
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What is Itau Unibanco Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Itau Unibanco Holding BUE:ITUB -1.97% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.52 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 1.89. GuruFocus rates BUE:ITUB with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS9,633.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,289 Banks companies, Itau Unibanco Holding ranks worse than 87.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Itau Unibanco Holding's current share price is ARS12970.00. Itau Unibanco Holding's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS5,148.81. Itau Unibanco Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.52.

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

BUE:ITUB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23   Med: 1.89   Max: 2.7
Current: 2.49

During the past years, Itau Unibanco Holding's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.70. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 1.89.

BUE:ITUB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.43% of 1289 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs BUE:ITUB: 2.49

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.

Itau Unibanco Holding's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ARS5,087.313. 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 ARS5,148.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Itau Unibanco Holding  (BUE:ITUB) 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.


Itau Unibanco Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Itau Unibanco Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Itau Unibanco Holding'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.

Itau Unibanco Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Itau Unibanco Holding 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 1.27 1.35 1.66 1.45 2.09

Itau Unibanco Holding 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 1.60 1.88 1.95 2.09 2.41

Itau Unibanco Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Itau Unibanco Holding'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.


Itau Unibanco Holding Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Itau Unibanco Holding 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.

Itau Unibanco Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12970.00/5148.81
=2.52

* 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.

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

For example, Itau Unibanco Holding'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)
=5087.313/175.0655*175.0655
=5,087.313

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

Itau Unibanco Holding Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 43.315 108.851 69.664
201609 45.797 109.986 72.895
201612 51.283 110.802 81.026
201703 54.308 111.869 84.987
201706 57.055 112.115 89.091
201709 66.502 112.777 103.232
201712 69.298 114.068 106.355
201803 68.567 114.868 104.500
201806 75.923 117.038 113.566
201809 101.751 117.881 151.110
201812 120.586 118.340 178.388
201903 115.026 120.124 167.636
201906 136.371 120.977 197.341
201909 159.098 121.292 229.632
201912 180.590 123.436 256.125
202003 149.083 124.092 210.323
202006 157.086 123.557 222.572
202009 168.824 125.095 236.262
202012 204.495 129.012 277.493
202103 212.443 131.660 282.480
202106 243.722 133.871 318.721
202109 246.739 137.913 313.208
202112 246.374 141.992 303.760
202203 297.036 146.537 354.864
202206 337.520 149.784 394.490
202209 393.450 147.800 466.033
202212 482.734 150.207 562.625
202303 586.016 153.352 668.990
202306 796.491 154.519 902.402
202309 1,171.568 155.464 1,319.288
202312 1,261.441 157.148 1,405.265
202403 2,826.596 159.372 3,104.926
202406 2,903.418 161.052 3,156.061
202409 3,115.066 162.342 3,359.200
202412 3,154.949 164.740 3,352.689
202503 3,352.669 168.102 3,491.559
202506 4,019.387 169.670 4,147.208
202509 4,921.402 170.739 5,046.107
202512 4,934.237 171.765 5,029.041
202603 5,087.313 175.066 5,087.313

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 2.52 mean?
Itau Unibanco Holding (BUE:ITUB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.52 as of Jul. 30, 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 Itau Unibanco Holding and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 1.89. Over the past decade, Itau Unibanco Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 2.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Itau Unibanco Holding ranks #1127 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is Itau Unibanco Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Itau Unibanco Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.52 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 1.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 2.70. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Itau Unibanco Holding's value of 2.52 is 98.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Itau Unibanco Holding ranks #1127 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Itau Unibanco Holding has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Itau Unibanco Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Itau Unibanco Holding ranks #1127 out of 1289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Itau Unibanco Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Itau Unibanco Holding's value of 2.52 is 98.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Itau Unibanco Holding's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 2.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.89 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Itau Unibanco Holding 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 1.27, based on 1,289 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. Itau Unibanco Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.52 is 98.4% 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 Itau Unibanco Holding 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. Itau Unibanco Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.52, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Itau Unibanco Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itau Unibanco Holding (BUE:ITUB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS9,633.23, compared to a current price of ARS12,970.00 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.52, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 1.89 and 98.4% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. Itau Unibanco Holding's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 9 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 Itau Unibanco Holding (BUE:ITUB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.52 as of Jul. 30, 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 Itau Unibanco Holding (BUE:ITUB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Itau Unibanco Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS12,970.00 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS9,633.23. GuruFocus considers Itau Unibanco Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:ITUB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.52 (33% above median its 10-year median of 1.89)
  • GF Value™: ARS9,633.23 vs. price of ARS12,970.00 (34.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.4% above the Banks median (#1127 of 1289)

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


Itau Unibanco Holding Business Description

Address Praca Alfredo Egydio de Souza Aranha, 100, Torre Olavo Setubal, Parque Jabaquara, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 04344-902
Itaú Unibanco is the largest privately held bank in Brazil, the result of the 2008 merger between Banco Itaú and Unibanco. In addition to Brazil, the bank has significant operations in Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Itaú's commercial and consumer loans account for 35% and 43% of the bank's total loans, respectively, while foreign loans account for 22% of its portfolio as of the end of 2025. The bank also operates the fifth-largest insurer in Brazil and is the second-largest asset manager in the country, giving it broad reach over the Brazilian financial system.
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