CPKF (Chesapeake Financial Shares) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.50 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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CPKF Chesapeake Financial Shares Inc CPKF
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Price $37.78
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What is Chesapeake Financial Shares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Chesapeake Financial Shares CPKF 52 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates CPKF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, Chesapeake Financial Shares ranks worse than 61.74% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Chesapeake Financial Shares's current share price is $37.78. Chesapeake Financial Shares's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $25.20. Chesapeake Financial Shares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.50.

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

CPKF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72   Med: 1.35   Max: 2.22
Current: 1.5

During the past years, Chesapeake Financial Shares's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.22. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.35.

CPKF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.74% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs CPKF: 1.50

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.

Chesapeake Financial Shares's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.129. 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 $25.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Chesapeake Financial Shares  (OTCPK:CPKF) 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.


Chesapeake Financial Shares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Chesapeake Financial Shares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chesapeake Financial Shares'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.

Chesapeake Financial Shares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Chesapeake Financial Shares Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Chesapeake Financial Shares 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 0.80 0.86 0.89 1.15 1.27

CPKF vs FGFH, ECBK, SBKO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Chesapeake Financial Shares'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.


Chesapeake Financial Shares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Chesapeake Financial Shares 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=37.78/25.20
=1.50

* 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.

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

For example, Chesapeake Financial Shares'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)
=29.129/330.2130*330.2130
=29.129

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Chesapeake Financial Shares Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 16.720 241.018 22.908
201609 16.747 241.428 22.906
201612 16.120 241.432 22.048
201703 16.690 243.801 22.606
201706 17.198 244.955 23.184
201709 17.499 246.819 23.411
201712 17.772 246.524 23.805
201803 17.824 249.554 23.585
201806 18.125 251.989 23.751
201809 18.303 252.439 23.942
201812 18.858 251.233 24.786
201903 19.836 254.202 25.767
201906 20.654 256.143 26.627
201909 21.516 256.759 27.671
201912 21.362 256.974 27.450
202003 21.326 258.115 27.283
202006 23.139 257.797 29.639
202009 24.206 260.280 30.710
202012 25.402 260.474 32.203
202103 25.217 264.877 31.437
202106 26.781 271.696 32.549
202109 26.617 274.310 32.041
202112 26.673 278.802 31.591
202203 21.393 287.504 24.571
202206 18.069 296.311 20.136
202209 15.310 296.808 17.033
202212 16.776 296.797 18.665
202303 18.972 301.836 20.756
202306 19.396 305.109 20.992
202309 18.169 307.789 19.493
202312 20.887 306.746 22.485
202403 21.770 312.332 23.016
202406 22.444 314.175 23.590
202409 23.836 315.301 24.963
202412 23.600 315.605 24.692
202503 24.377 319.799 25.171
202506 24.866 322.561 25.456
202509 26.534 324.800 26.976
202512 28.310 324.054 28.848
202603 29.129 330.213 29.129

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 1.50 mean?
Chesapeake Financial Shares (CPKF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 as of Jul. 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 Chesapeake Financial Shares and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Chesapeake Financial Shares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Chesapeake Financial Shares ranks #802 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is Chesapeake Financial Shares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Chesapeake Financial Shares' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 2.22. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Chesapeake Financial Shares' value of 1.50 is 19% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chesapeake Financial Shares ranks #802 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chesapeake Financial Shares has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chesapeake Financial Shares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FGFH and ECBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Chesapeake Financial Shares ranks #802 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Chesapeake Financial Shares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Chesapeake Financial Shares' value of 1.50 is 19% above this benchmark. Historically, Chesapeake Financial Shares' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 2.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Chesapeake Financial Shares 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 1,299 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. Chesapeake Financial Shares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 is 19% 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 Chesapeake Financial Shares 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. Chesapeake Financial Shares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chesapeake Financial Shares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chesapeake Financial Shares (CPKF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.29, compared to a current price of $37.78 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 19% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. Chesapeake Financial Shares' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Chesapeake Financial Shares (CPKF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 as of Jul. 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 Chesapeake Financial Shares (CPKF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chesapeake Financial Shares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $37.78 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.29. GuruFocus considers Chesapeake Financial Shares to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CPKF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.50 (11% above median its 10-year median of 1.35)
  • GF Value™: $25.29 vs. price of $37.78 (49.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19% above the Banks median (#802 of 1299)

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


Chesapeake Financial Shares Business Description

Address 35 School Street, P.O. Box 1419, Kilmarnock, VA, USA, 22482
Chesapeake Financial Shares Inc is engaged in the business of full-service lending, providing deposit services to individuals and businesses and offering brokerage, trust, and real estate management services. The company's loan portfolio includes Commercial and industrial, Commercial real estate, Construction, land development & other land loans, Residential first mortgages, Home equity loans/lines of credit and Consumer loans. The company operates through its network of branches located throughout the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula and Richmond areas of Virginia.
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