CIMDF (CIMB Group Holdings Bhd) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.03 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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CIMDF CIMB Group Holdings Bhd CIMDF
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Price $1.89
GF Value $1.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is CIMB Group Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd CIMDF 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates CIMDF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 54/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $1.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,296 Banks companies, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd ranks better than 57.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's current share price is $1.89. CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.83. CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.03.

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

CIMDF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58   Med: 0.95   Max: 1.29
Current: 1.14

During the past years, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.29. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.95.

CIMDF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
57.1% of 1296 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs CIMDF: 1.14

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.

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.616. 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 $1.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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CIMB Group Holdings Bhd  (OTCPK:CIMDF) 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.


CIMB Group Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CIMB Group Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CIMB Group Holdings Bhd'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.

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CIMB Group Holdings Bhd 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 1.05 1.01 1.08 1.22 1.10

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd'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.


CIMB Group Holdings Bhd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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CIMB Group Holdings Bhd 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.

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.89/1.83
=1.03

* 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.

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd'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)
=1.616/330.2130*330.2130
=1.616

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.224 241.018 1.677
201609 1.209 241.428 1.654
201612 1.151 241.432 1.574
201703 1.169 243.801 1.583
201706 1.223 244.955 1.649
201709 1.242 246.819 1.662
201712 1.288 246.524 1.725
201803 1.290 249.554 1.707
201806 1.303 251.989 1.707
201809 1.295 252.439 1.694
201812 1.293 251.233 1.699
201903 1.360 254.202 1.767
201906 1.360 256.143 1.753
201909 1.383 256.759 1.779
201912 1.372 256.974 1.763
202003 1.288 258.115 1.648
202006 1.327 257.797 1.700
202009 1.343 260.280 1.704
202012 1.395 260.474 1.768
202103 1.399 264.877 1.744
202106 1.418 271.696 1.723
202109 1.373 274.310 1.653
202112 1.372 278.802 1.625
202203 1.364 287.504 1.567
202206 1.313 296.311 1.463
202209 1.280 296.808 1.424
202212 1.333 296.797 1.483
202303 1.376 301.836 1.505
202306 1.361 305.109 1.473
202309 1.370 307.789 1.470
202312 1.379 306.746 1.484
202403 1.349 312.332 1.426
202406 1.373 314.175 1.443
202409 1.468 315.301 1.537
202412 1.452 315.605 1.519
202503 1.449 319.799 1.496
202506 1.548 322.561 1.585
202509 1.556 324.800 1.582
202512 1.599 324.054 1.629
202603 1.616 330.213 1.616

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 1.03 mean?
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (CIMDF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 as of Jul. 21, 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 CIMB Group Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd ranks #556 out of 1296 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 is near median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 1.29. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's value of 1.03 is 18.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd ranks #556 out of 1296 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd ranks #556 out of 1296 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts CIMB Group Holdings Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's value of 1.03 is 18.3% below this benchmark. Historically, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.58 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 1.26, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has consistently been below 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 1,296 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. CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 is 18.3% below 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 CIMB Group Holdings Bhd 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. CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIMB Group Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (CIMDF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.94, compared to a current price of $1.89 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 18.3% below the Banks industry median of 1.26. CIMB Group Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (CIMDF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 as of Jul. 21, 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 CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (CIMDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIMB Group Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.89 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.94. GuruFocus considers CIMB Group Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CIMDF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.03 (near median its 10-year median of 0.95)
  • GF Value™: $1.94 vs. price of $1.89 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.3% below the Banks median (#556 of 1296)

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


CIMB Group Holdings Bhd Business Description

Other Exchanges 1023:Malaysia
Address Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Level 13, Menara CIMB, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50470
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd is a full-service bank based mainly in Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries. The bank's segment includes Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking, Wholesale Banking, and CIMB Digital Assets and Group Funding. The majority of the bank's income is derived from net interest income from Consumer Banking. Geographical presence is in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China and others.
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