FFIN (First Financial Bankshares) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.01 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 34% Below Median

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FFIN First Financial Bankshares Inc FFIN
65 GF Score
Price $35.28
GF Value $40.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is First Financial Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

First Financial Bankshares FFIN +0.40% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.01 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 4.56. GuruFocus rates FFIN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Banks companies, First Financial Bankshares ranks worse than 92.22% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), First Financial Bankshares's current share price is $35.28. First Financial Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $11.73. First Financial Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.01.

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

FFIN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.41   Med: 4.56   Max: 7.42
Current: 3.01

During the past years, First Financial Bankshares's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.42. The lowest was 2.41. And the median was 4.56.

FFIN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.22% of 1285 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.3 vs FFIN: 3.01

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.

First Financial Bankshares's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $14.025. 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 $11.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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First Financial Bankshares  (NAS:FFIN) 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.


First Financial Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


First Financial Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Financial Bankshares'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.

First Financial Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

First Financial Bankshares Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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First Financial Bankshares Quarterly Data
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FFIN vs TFSL, SFBS, FINN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Financial Bankshares'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.


First Financial Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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First Financial Bankshares 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.

First Financial Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=35.28/11.73
=3.01

* 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.

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

For example, First Financial Bankshares'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)
=14.025/333.9520*333.9520
=14.025

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

First Financial Bankshares Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 6.620 241.428 9.157
201612 6.388 241.432 8.836
201703 6.547 243.801 8.968
201706 6.757 244.955 9.212
201709 6.897 246.819 9.332
201712 7.016 246.524 9.504
201803 7.225 249.554 9.668
201806 7.336 251.989 9.722
201809 7.406 252.439 9.797
201812 7.827 251.233 10.404
201903 8.219 254.202 10.798
201906 8.635 256.143 11.258
201909 8.934 256.759 11.620
201912 9.093 256.974 11.817
202003 10.796 258.115 13.968
202006 11.215 257.797 14.528
202009 11.471 260.280 14.718
202012 11.883 260.474 15.235
202103 11.782 264.877 14.855
202106 12.165 271.696 14.952
202109 12.250 274.310 14.913
202112 12.424 278.802 14.882
202203 10.501 287.504 12.197
202206 9.382 296.311 10.574
202209 7.993 296.808 8.993
202212 8.931 296.797 10.049
202303 9.683 301.836 10.713
202306 9.641 305.109 10.552
202309 8.749 307.789 9.493
202312 10.571 306.746 11.509
202403 10.511 312.332 11.239
202406 10.704 314.175 11.378
202409 11.708 315.301 12.401
202412 11.313 315.605 11.971
202503 11.825 319.799 12.348
202506 12.222 322.561 12.654
202509 12.866 324.800 13.229
202512 13.476 324.054 13.888
202603 13.656 330.213 13.811
202606 14.025 333.952 14.025

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 3.01 mean?
First Financial Bankshares (FFIN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.01 as of Aug. 16, 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 First Financial Bankshares and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 4.56. Over the past decade, First Financial Bankshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.41 to 7.42. According to the industry distribution chart, First Financial Bankshares ranks #1185 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is First Financial Bankshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
First Financial Bankshares' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.01 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 4.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.41 to a high of 7.42. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. First Financial Bankshares' value of 3.01 is 131.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Financial Bankshares ranks #1185 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Financial Bankshares has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Financial Bankshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TFSL and SFBS?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Financial Bankshares ranks #1185 out of 1285 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places First Financial Bankshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. First Financial Bankshares' value of 3.01 is 131.5% above this benchmark. Historically, First Financial Bankshares' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.41 to 7.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.56 vs. the industry median of 1.30, First Financial Bankshares 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 1.30, based on 1,285 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. First Financial Bankshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.01 is 131.5% 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 First Financial Bankshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Financial Bankshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.01, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 4.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Financial Bankshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Financial Bankshares (FFIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.64, compared to a current price of $35.28 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.01, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 4.56 and 131.5% above the Banks industry median of 1.30. First Financial Bankshares' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 First Financial Bankshares (FFIN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.01 as of Aug. 16, 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 First Financial Bankshares (FFIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Financial Bankshares stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $35.28 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.64. GuruFocus considers First Financial Bankshares to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FFIN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.01 (34% below median its 10-year median of 4.56)
  • GF Value™: $40.64 vs. price of $35.28 (13.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 131.5% above the Banks median (#1185 of 1285)

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


First Financial Bankshares Business Description

Other Exchanges FI6:Germany
Address 400 Pine Street, Abilene, TX, USA, 79601
First Financial Bankshares Inc is a financial and bank holding company. The company operates one line of business (community banking) located in a single geographic area (Texas). The company conducts a full-service commercial banking business through its subsidiaries. The loan portfolio segments of the company include Commercial and Industrial, Municipal, Agricultural, Construction and Development, Farm, Non-Owner Occupied and Owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate, Residential, Consumer Auto and Consumer Non-Auto.
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