CASH (Pathward Financial) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.17 (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — 17% Above Median


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Price $89.69
GF Value $89.66
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What is Pathward Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Pathward Financial CASH +3.00% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates CASH with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $89.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,301 Banks companies, Pathward Financial ranks worse than 92.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-01), Pathward Financial's current share price is $89.69. Pathward Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.30. Pathward Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.17.

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

CASH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14   Med: 2.71   Max: 3.94
Current: 3.08

During the past years, Pathward Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.94. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 2.71.

CASH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.24% of 1301 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs CASH: 3.08

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.

Pathward Financial's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $39.922. 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 $28.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Pathward Financial  (NAS:CASH) 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.


Pathward Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Pathward Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pathward Financial'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.

Pathward Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Pathward Financial Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Pathward Financial Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CASH vs TFIN, DCOM, CHCO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Pathward Financial'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.


Pathward Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Pathward Financial 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.

Pathward Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=89.69/28.30
=3.17

* 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.

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

For example, Pathward Financial'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)
=39.922/330.2130*330.2130
=39.922

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Pathward Financial Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 13.010 241.018 17.825
201609 13.100 241.428 17.918
201612 13.319 241.432 18.217
201703 14.679 243.801 19.882
201706 15.337 244.955 20.675
201709 15.051 246.819 20.136
201712 15.096 246.524 20.221
201803 15.248 249.554 20.176
201806 15.254 251.989 19.989
201809 18.999 252.439 24.852
201812 19.476 251.233 25.599
201903 20.790 254.202 27.007
201906 21.632 256.143 27.887
201909 22.216 256.759 28.572
201912 22.403 256.974 28.788
202003 23.154 258.115 29.621
202006 23.855 257.797 30.556
202009 24.554 260.280 31.151
202012 24.883 260.474 31.545
202103 26.128 264.877 32.573
202106 27.417 271.696 33.322
202109 27.494 274.310 33.097
202112 27.443 278.802 32.503
202203 25.988 287.504 29.849
202206 24.666 296.311 27.488
202209 22.411 296.808 24.933
202212 23.372 296.797 26.003
202303 24.904 301.836 27.245
202306 25.561 305.109 27.664
202309 23.654 307.789 25.377
202312 28.082 306.746 30.230
202403 29.154 312.332 30.823
202406 30.526 314.175 32.084
202409 33.101 315.301 34.666
202412 32.223 315.605 33.714
202503 34.581 319.799 35.707
202506 35.680 322.561 36.526
202509 37.678 324.800 38.306
202512 38.545 324.054 39.278
202603 39.922 330.213 39.922

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 3.17 mean?
Pathward Financial (CASH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.17 as of Jul. 01, 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 Pathward Financial and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 2.71. Over the past decade, Pathward Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 3.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Pathward Financial ranks #1200 out of 1301 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Pathward Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Pathward Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.17 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 3.94. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Pathward Financial's value of 3.17 is 155.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pathward Financial ranks #1200 out of 1301 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pathward Financial has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pathward Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TFIN and DCOM?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Pathward Financial ranks #1200 out of 1301 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Pathward Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Pathward Financial's value of 3.17 is 155.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Pathward Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 3.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Pathward Financial 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 1.24, based on 1,301 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. Pathward Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.17 is 155.6% 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 Pathward Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pathward Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pathward Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pathward Financial (CASH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $89.66, compared to a current price of $89.69 — trading 0% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 155.6% above the Banks industry median of 1.24. Pathward Financial's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Pathward Financial (CASH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17 as of Jul. 01, 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 Pathward Financial (CASH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pathward Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $89.69 is trading 0% above its estimated GF Value™ of $89.66. GuruFocus considers Pathward Financial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CASH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.17 (17% above median its 10-year median of 2.71)
  • GF Value™: $89.66 vs. price of $89.69 (0% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 155.6% above the Banks median (#1200 of 1301)

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


Pathward Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges FM7:Germany
Address 5501 South Broadband Lane, Sioux Falls, SD, USA, 57108
Pathward Financial Inc is a unitary savings and loan holding company. It's a wholly owned full-service banking subsidiary of Meta Financial, is both a community-oriented financial institution offering a variety of financial services to meet the needs of the communities it serves, and a payments company providing services on a nationwide basis. It operates through three reportable segments: Consumer: The Consumer segment includes the Partner Solutions business line, which collaborates with partners to navigate payment and lending needs; Commercial: The Commercial segment includes the Company's Commercial Finance business line, which helps businesses access funds needed to launch, operate, and grow; and Corporate Services. The majority of the revenue is generated from Consumer segment.
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