Bawag Group AG (CHIX:BGV) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.24 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 29% Above Median

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CHIX:BGV Bawag Group AG CHIX:BGV
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Price €174.95
GF Value €102.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Bawag Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bawag Group AG CHIX:BGV +2.94% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.24 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 2.51. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BGV with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €102.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, Bawag Group AG ranks worse than 92.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Bawag Group AG's current share price is €174.95. Bawag Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €54.02. Bawag Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.24.

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

CHIX:BGv' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.11   Med: 2.51   Max: 3.19
Current: 3.07

During the past 13 years, Bawag Group AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.19. The lowest was 2.11. And the median was 2.51.

CHIX:BGv's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.48% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs CHIX:BGv: 3.07

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.

Bawag Group AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €62.824. 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 €54.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Bawag Group AG  (CHIX:BGv) 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.


Bawag Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bawag Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bawag Group AG'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.

Bawag Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bawag Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bawag Group AG Quarterly Data
Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CHIX:BGV vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bawag Group AG'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.


Bawag Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Bawag Group AG 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.

Bawag Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=174.95/54.02
=3.24

* 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.

Bawag Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Bawag Group AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=62.824/140.3500*140.3500
=62.824

Current CPI (Dec25) = 140.3500.

Bawag Group AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 31.234 102.092 42.939
201712 35.759 104.291 48.123
201812 40.536 106.291 53.525
201912 43.482 108.091 56.459
202012 49.459 109.321 63.497
202112 49.225 113.971 60.618
202212 48.589 125.541 54.321
202312 53.128 132.570 56.246
202412 60.275 135.273 62.537
202512 62.824 140.350 62.824

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 3.24 mean?
Bawag Group AG (CHIX:BGV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.24 as of Jul. 22, 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 Bawag Group AG and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 2.51. Over the past decade, Bawag Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.11 to 3.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Bawag Group AG ranks #1193 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Bawag Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bawag Group AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.24 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 2.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 3.19. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Bawag Group AG's value of 3.24 is 157.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bawag Group AG ranks #1193 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bawag Group AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bawag Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bawag Group AG ranks #1193 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bawag Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Bawag Group AG's value of 3.24 is 157.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Bawag Group AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.11 to 3.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.51 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Bawag Group AG 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 1.26, based on 1,290 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. Bawag Group AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.24 is 157.1% 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 Bawag Group AG 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. Bawag Group AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.24, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bawag Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bawag Group AG (CHIX:BGV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €102.11, compared to a current price of €174.95 — trading 71.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.24, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 2.51 and 157.1% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. Bawag Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Bawag Group AG (CHIX:BGV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.24 as of Jul. 22, 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 Bawag Group AG (CHIX:BGV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bawag Group AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €174.95 is trading 71.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €102.11. GuruFocus considers Bawag Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BGV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.24 (29% above median its 10-year median of 2.51)
  • GF Value™: €102.11 vs. price of €174.95 (71.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 157.1% above the Banks median (#1193 of 1290)

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


Bawag Group AG Business Description

Address Wiedner Gurtel 11, Vienna, AUT, 1100
Bawag Group AG provides banking and financial products and services. The company serves retail, small business, and corporate customers offering comprehensive savings, payment, lending, leasing, investment, building society, and insurance products and services through various online and offline channels. The operating business segments of the company are Retail & SME, Corporates, Real Estate & Public Sector, Treasury and Corporate Center. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Retail& SME segment.
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