FHI (Federated Hermes) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.75 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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Price $59.96
GF Value $50.70
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Federated Hermes Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Federated Hermes FHI +0.82% 96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.75 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 4.10. GuruFocus rates FHI with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.70 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Asset Management companies, Federated Hermes ranks worse than 93.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Federated Hermes's current share price is $59.96. Federated Hermes's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.61. Federated Hermes's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.75.

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

FHI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.38   Med: 4.1   Max: 6.27
Current: 4.76

During the past years, Federated Hermes's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.27. The lowest was 2.38. And the median was 4.10.

FHI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.19% of 998 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs FHI: 4.76

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.

Federated Hermes's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $15.945. 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 $12.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Federated Hermes  (NYSE:FHI) 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.


Federated Hermes Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Federated Hermes Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Federated Hermes'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.

Federated Hermes Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Federated Hermes Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Federated Hermes Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FHI vs OTF, DNP, CNS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Federated Hermes'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.


Federated Hermes Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Federated Hermes's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Federated Hermes 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.

Federated Hermes's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=59.96/12.61
=4.75

* 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.

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

For example, Federated Hermes'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)
=15.945/330.2130*330.2130
=15.945

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Federated Hermes Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 6.472 241.018 8.867
201609 6.644 241.428 9.087
201612 5.859 241.432 8.014
201703 6.007 243.801 8.136
201706 6.226 244.955 8.393
201709 6.479 246.819 8.668
201712 7.529 246.524 10.085
201803 7.882 249.554 10.430
201806 7.930 251.989 10.392
201809 8.232 252.439 10.768
201812 8.502 251.233 11.175
201903 8.867 254.202 11.518
201906 9.015 256.143 11.622
201909 9.397 256.759 12.085
201912 10.296 256.974 13.230
202003 10.318 258.115 13.200
202006 10.835 257.797 13.879
202009 11.580 260.280 14.691
202012 11.446 260.474 14.511
202103 11.721 264.877 14.612
202106 11.909 271.696 14.474
202109 12.423 274.310 14.955
202112 11.925 278.802 14.124
202203 11.490 287.504 13.197
202206 10.850 296.311 12.091
202209 10.917 296.808 12.146
202212 11.712 296.797 13.031
202303 12.362 301.836 13.524
202306 12.841 305.109 13.898
202309 12.753 307.789 13.682
202312 13.297 306.746 14.314
202403 13.634 312.332 14.415
202406 12.311 314.175 12.939
202409 13.244 315.301 13.870
202412 13.394 315.605 14.014
202503 13.604 319.799 14.047
202506 14.363 322.561 14.704
202509 15.311 324.800 15.566
202512 15.668 324.054 15.966
202603 15.945 330.213 15.945

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 4.75 mean?
Federated Hermes (FHI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.75 as of Aug. 01, 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 Federated Hermes and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 4.10. Over the past decade, Federated Hermes' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.38 to 6.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Federated Hermes ranks #930 out of 998 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.
Is Federated Hermes' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Federated Hermes' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.75 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.38 to a high of 6.27. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Federated Hermes' value of 4.75 is 465.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Federated Hermes ranks #930 out of 998 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Federated Hermes has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Federated Hermes' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to OTF and DNP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Federated Hermes ranks #930 out of 998 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Federated Hermes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Federated Hermes' value of 4.75 is 465.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Federated Hermes' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.38 to 6.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.10 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Federated Hermes 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.84, based on 998 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. Federated Hermes's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.75 is 465.5% 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 Federated Hermes and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Federated Hermes's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.75, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 4.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Federated Hermes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Federated Hermes (FHI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.70, compared to a current price of $59.96 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.75, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 4.10 and 465.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.84. Federated Hermes' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Federated Hermes (FHI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.75 as of Aug. 01, 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 Federated Hermes (FHI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Federated Hermes stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $59.96 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $50.70. GuruFocus considers Federated Hermes to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FHI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.75 (16% above median its 10-year median of 4.10)
  • GF Value™: $50.70 vs. price of $59.96 (18.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 465.5% above the Asset Management median (#930 of 998)

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


Federated Hermes Business Description

Other Exchanges 3KC:Germany
Address 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15222-3779
Federated Hermes provides asset management services for institutional and individual investors. The firm had $902.6 billion in managed assets at the end of 2025, composed of equity (11%), multi-asset (less than 1%), fixed-income (11%), alternative (2%), and money market (76%) funds. The firm's cash management operations are expected to generate around 55% of Federated's revenue this year, compared with 27%, 10%, and 8%, respectively, for the equity, fixed-income, and alternatives/multi-asset/other operations. The company's products are distributed via trust banks, wealth managers, and retail broker/dealers (68% of AUM), institutional investors (25%), and international clients (7%).
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