CHCO (City Holding Co) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.88 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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CHCO City Holding Co CHCO
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Price $143.24
GF Value $133.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is City Holding Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

City Holding Co CHCO +0.06% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 2.57. GuruFocus rates CHCO with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $133.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,283 Banks companies, City Holding Co ranks worse than 91.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), City Holding Co's current share price is $143.24. City Holding Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $49.68. City Holding Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.88.

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

CHCO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.85   Med: 2.57   Max: 3.12
Current: 2.88

During the past years, City Holding Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.12. The lowest was 1.85. And the median was 2.57.

CHCO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.19% of 1283 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs CHCO: 2.88

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.

City Holding Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $57.568. 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 $49.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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City Holding Co  (NAS:CHCO) 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.


City Holding Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


City Holding Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for City Holding Co'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.

City Holding Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

City Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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City Holding Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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CHCO vs LOB, NBHC, SRCE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, City Holding Co'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.


City Holding Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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City Holding Co 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.

City Holding Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=143.24/49.68
=2.88

* 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.

City Holding Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, City Holding Co'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)
=57.568/333.9520*333.9520
=57.568

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

City Holding Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 28.972 241.428 40.075
201612 29.246 241.432 40.453
201703 30.902 243.801 42.329
201706 31.537 244.955 42.995
201709 32.035 246.819 43.344
201712 32.175 246.524 43.586
201803 31.859 249.554 42.634
201806 32.601 251.989 43.205
201809 33.143 252.439 43.845
201812 36.289 251.233 48.237
201903 37.566 254.202 49.351
201906 38.843 256.143 50.642
201909 39.848 256.759 51.828
201912 40.360 256.974 52.450
202003 42.455 258.115 54.929
202006 43.152 257.797 55.899
202009 43.624 260.280 55.972
202012 44.464 260.474 57.007
202103 43.989 264.877 55.461
202106 44.791 271.696 55.054
202109 44.582 274.310 54.275
202112 45.220 278.802 54.165
202203 42.036 287.504 48.827
202206 39.827 296.311 44.886
202209 36.907 296.808 41.526
202212 39.076 296.797 43.968
202303 42.664 301.836 47.204
202306 42.393 305.109 46.401
202309 40.946 307.789 44.427
202312 45.649 306.746 49.698
202403 46.019 312.332 49.204
202406 46.714 314.175 49.655
202409 50.422 315.301 53.405
202412 49.688 315.605 52.577
202503 51.627 319.799 53.912
202506 52.723 322.561 54.585
202509 55.119 324.800 56.672
202512 56.408 324.054 58.131
202603 56.296 330.213 56.933
202606 57.568 333.952 57.568

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 2.88 mean?
City Holding Co (CHCO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.88 as of Aug. 20, 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 City Holding Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 2.57. Over the past decade, City Holding Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.85 to 3.12. According to the industry distribution chart, City Holding Co ranks #1170 out of 1283 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is City Holding Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
City Holding Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.88 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.85 to a high of 3.12. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. City Holding Co's value of 2.88 is 123.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Holding Co ranks #1170 out of 1283 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, City Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Holding Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LOB and NBHC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, City Holding Co ranks #1170 out of 1283 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places City Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. City Holding Co's value of 2.88 is 123.3% above this benchmark. Historically, City Holding Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.85 to 3.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.57 vs. the industry median of 1.29, City Holding Co 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 1.29, based on 1,283 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. City Holding Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.88 is 123.3% 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 City Holding Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Holding Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Holding Co (CHCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $133.35, compared to a current price of $143.24 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.57 and 123.3% above the Banks industry median of 1.29. City Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 City Holding Co (CHCO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.88 as of Aug. 20, 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 City Holding Co (CHCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $143.24 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $133.35. GuruFocus considers City Holding Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHCO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.88 (12% above median its 10-year median of 2.57)
  • GF Value™: $133.35 vs. price of $143.24 (7.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 123.3% above the Banks median (#1170 of 1283)

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


City Holding Co Business Description

Address 25 Gatewater Road, P.O. Box 7520, Charleston, WV, USA, 25313
City Holding Co is a financial holding company. The company conducts its principal activities through its wholly-owned subsidiary, City National Bank of West Virginia (City National). Through the bank, it provides banking, trust and investment management, and other financial solutions through its network of banking offices located in the states of West Virginia, Virginia, southeastern Ohio, and Kentucky. It offers various products and services such as overdraft facilities, savings accounts, credit cards and debit cards, loans for various purposes, investment advisory, securities brokerage, insurance products, and others. The company's business activities are currently limited to one reportable business segment, which is community banking.
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