Standard Chartered (CHIX:STANL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.35 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 176% Above Median

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CHIX:STANL Standard Chartered PLC CHIX:STANL
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Price £22.16
GF Value £12.66
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What is Standard Chartered Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Standard Chartered CHIX:STANL +1.81% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 176% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates CHIX:STANL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of £12.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,289 Banks companies, Standard Chartered ranks worse than 53.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Standard Chartered's current share price is £22.16. Standard Chartered's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £16.39. Standard Chartered's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.35.

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

CHIX:STANl' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34   Med: 0.49   Max: 1.32
Current: 1.32

During the past years, Standard Chartered's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.32. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.49.

CHIX:STANl's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
53.61% of 1289 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs CHIX:STANl: 1.32

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.

Standard Chartered's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was £18.984. 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 £16.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Standard Chartered  (CHIX:STANl) 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.


Standard Chartered Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Standard Chartered Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Standard Chartered'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.

Standard Chartered Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Standard Chartered 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 0.40 0.47 0.47 0.65 1.14

Standard Chartered 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 0.77 0.91 1.14 0.97 1.25

CHIX:STANL vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Standard Chartered'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.


Standard Chartered Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Standard Chartered 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.

Standard Chartered's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=22.16/16.39
=1.35

* 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.

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

For example, Standard Chartered'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)
=18.984/142.1000*142.1000
=18.984

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 142.1000.

Standard Chartered Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201406 10.995 99.800 15.655
201412 11.419 99.900 16.243
201506 11.772 100.100 16.711
201512 9.820 100.400 13.899
201606 10.400 101.000 14.632
201612 11.790 102.200 16.393
201706 12.116 103.500 16.635
201712 11.649 105.000 15.765
201806 11.643 105.900 15.623
201812 11.960 107.100 15.868
201903 0.000 107.000 0.000
201906 12.115 107.900 15.955
201909 0.000 108.400 0.000
201912 12.020 108.500 15.742
202003 12.760 108.600 16.696
202006 12.551 108.800 16.392
202009 11.956 109.200 15.558
202012 11.882 109.400 15.434
202103 12.003 109.700 15.548
202106 12.004 111.400 15.312
202109 12.163 112.400 15.377
202112 12.858 114.700 15.930
202203 12.665 116.500 15.448
202206 13.596 120.500 16.033
202209 15.202 122.300 17.663
202212 14.221 125.300 16.128
202303 14.561 126.800 16.318
202306 14.083 129.400 15.465
202309 14.371 130.100 15.697
202312 14.966 130.500 16.296
202403 15.352 131.600 16.577
202406 15.695 133.000 16.769
202409 15.898 133.500 16.922
202412 16.717 135.100 17.583
202503 17.012 136.100 17.762
202506 17.152 138.400 17.611
202509 17.040 138.900 17.433
202512 17.996 139.900 18.279
202603 18.348 140.800 18.517
202606 18.984 142.100 18.984

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 1.35 mean?
Standard Chartered (CHIX:STANL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.35 as of Jul. 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 Standard Chartered and its competitors. This is 176% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Standard Chartered's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 1.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered ranks #691 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is Standard Chartered's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Standard Chartered's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.35 is 176% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 1.32. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Standard Chartered's value of 1.35 is 6.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Chartered ranks #691 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Chartered has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Chartered's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered ranks #691 out of 1289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Standard Chartered in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Standard Chartered's value of 1.35 is 6.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Standard Chartered's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 1.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Standard Chartered 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. Standard Chartered's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.35 is 6.3% 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 Standard Chartered 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. Standard Chartered's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35, which is 176% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Chartered stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered (CHIX:STANL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £12.66, compared to a current price of £22.16 — trading 75% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35, which is 176% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 6.3% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. Standard Chartered's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Standard Chartered (CHIX:STANL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35 as of Jul. 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 Standard Chartered (CHIX:STANL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £22.16 is trading 75% above its estimated GF Value™ of £12.66. GuruFocus considers Standard Chartered to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:STANL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.35 (176% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
  • GF Value™: £12.66 vs. price of £22.16 (75% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.3% above the Banks median (#691 of 1289)

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


Standard Chartered Business Description

Address 1 Basinghall Avenue, London, GBR, EC2V 5DD
Standard Chartered Bank was established in 1853 by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom, with holding company Standard Chartered PLC incorporated in 1969. The bank is domiciled in the United Kingdom, and provides banking services across over 50 countries and territories, primarily in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the UK. The bulk of the business is in corporate and transaction banking, financial markets, and corporate finance. The bank has strong retail franchises focusing on the affluent segment in Hong Kong, Singapore, and certain countries in Africa. The bank has also launched a ventures division to focus on financial technology, including digital banks in Hong Kong and Singapore, online payment, and digital assets.
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