Eastern Bank (DHA:EBL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — Near Median

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DHA:EBL Eastern Bank PLC DHA:EBL
86 GF Score
Price BDT24.30
GF Value BDT28.56
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Eastern Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Eastern Bank DHA:EBL 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates DHA:EBL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT28.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,286 Banks companies, Eastern Bank ranks better than 60.89% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Eastern Bank's current share price is BDT24.30. Eastern Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT22.60. Eastern Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.08.

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

DHA:EBL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99   Med: 1.09   Max: 1.27
Current: 1.08

During the past years, Eastern Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.27. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 1.09.

DHA:EBL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.89% of 1286 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs DHA:EBL: 1.08

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.

Eastern Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT31.799. 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 BDT22.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Eastern Bank  (DHA:EBL) 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.


Eastern Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Eastern Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eastern Bank'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.

Eastern Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Eastern Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Eastern Bank 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 0.00 0.00 1.11 1.08 1.13

Eastern Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Eastern Bank'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.


Eastern Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Eastern Bank 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.

Eastern Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=24.30/22.60
=1.08

* 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.

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

For example, Eastern Bank'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)
=31.799/330.2130*330.2130
=31.799

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Eastern Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 12.674 241.432 17.335
201703 13.251 243.801 17.948
201706 12.857 244.955 17.332
201709 13.322 246.819 17.823
201712 13.309 246.524 17.827
201803 13.515 249.554 17.883
201806 13.133 251.989 17.210
201809 13.605 252.439 17.797
201812 14.221 251.233 18.692
201903 14.745 254.202 19.154
201906 14.286 256.143 18.417
201909 14.721 256.759 18.932
201912 15.795 256.974 20.297
202003 16.339 258.115 20.903
202006 16.766 257.797 21.476
202009 17.703 260.280 22.460
202012 17.916 260.474 22.713
202103 18.578 264.877 23.161
202106 18.551 271.696 22.546
202109 18.995 274.310 22.866
202112 19.249 278.802 22.799
202203 20.197 287.504 23.197
202206 20.071 296.311 22.367
202209 20.919 296.808 23.273
202212 19.340 296.797 21.517
202303 22.387 301.836 24.492
202306 22.309 305.109 24.145
202309 23.414 307.789 25.120
202312 23.266 306.746 25.046
202403 24.613 312.332 26.022
202406 25.626 314.175 26.934
202409 26.477 315.301 27.729
202412 26.303 315.605 27.520
202503 25.642 319.799 26.477
202506 26.904 322.561 27.542
202509 28.674 324.800 29.152
202512 30.470 324.054 31.049
202603 31.799 330.213 31.799

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 1.08 mean?
Eastern Bank (DHA:EBL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 as of Aug. 03, 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 Eastern Bank and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Eastern Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 1.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern Bank ranks #503 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Eastern Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Eastern Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is near median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 1.27. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Eastern Bank's value of 1.08 is 15% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern Bank ranks #503 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eastern Bank has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Eastern Bank ranks #503 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Eastern Bank in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Eastern Bank's value of 1.08 is 15% below this benchmark. Historically, Eastern Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 1.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Eastern Bank 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 1.27, based on 1,286 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. Eastern Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.08 is 15% 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 Eastern Bank 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. Eastern Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Bank (DHA:EBL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT28.56, compared to a current price of BDT24.30 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 15% below the Banks industry median of 1.27. Eastern Bank's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Eastern Bank (DHA:EBL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.08 as of Aug. 03, 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 Eastern Bank (DHA:EBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BDT24.30 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT28.56. GuruFocus considers Eastern Bank to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DHA:EBL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.08 (near median its 10-year median of 1.09)
  • GF Value™: BDT28.56 vs. price of BDT24.30 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15% below the Banks median (#503 of 1286)

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


Eastern Bank Business Description

Address 100 Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka, BGD, 1212
Eastern Bank PLC provides a wide range of commercial banking products and services through Corporate Banking, Retail & SME Banking and Treasury. Its services include term lending, project financing, working capital financing, trade financing, cash management solutions, deposit services, personal and SME financing, card services, digital banking services and agent banking. Its Segments are Domestic Banking Operation (DBO), Offshore Banking Operation (OBO), Islamic Banking (IB), EBL Securities PLC. (EBLSL), EBL Investments Limited (EBLIL), EBL Finance (HK) Limited and EBL Asset Management Ltd. Maximum revenue is generated from the Domestic Banking Operation segment, which offers commercial banking products and services through Corporate, Retail & SME Banking and Treasury business units.
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