FNWD (Finward Bancorp) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.86 (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — 28% Below Median


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59 GF Score
Price $36.82
GF Value $28.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Finward Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Finward Bancorp FNWD +0.23% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 1.19. GuruFocus rates FNWD with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,301 Banks companies, Finward Bancorp ranks better than 71.48% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-01), Finward Bancorp's current share price is $36.82. Finward Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $42.64. Finward Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.86.

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

FNWD' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 1.19   Max: 1.76
Current: 0.86

During the past years, Finward Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.76. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 1.19.

FNWD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
71.48% of 1301 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs FNWD: 0.86

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.

Finward Bancorp's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $39.815. 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 $42.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Finward Bancorp  (NAS:FNWD) 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.


Finward Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Finward Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Finward Bancorp'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.

Finward Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Finward Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Finward Bancorp 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 0.70 0.66 0.77 0.84 0.85

FNWD vs INBC, SLBK, PONT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Finward Bancorp'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.


Finward Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Finward Bancorp 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.

Finward Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=36.82/42.64
=0.86

* 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.

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

For example, Finward Bancorp'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)
=39.815/330.2130*330.2130
=39.815

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Finward Bancorp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 30.231 241.018 41.419
201609 30.494 241.428 41.708
201612 29.408 241.432 40.222
201703 30.166 243.801 40.858
201706 31.183 244.955 42.036
201709 31.818 246.819 42.569
201712 32.133 246.524 43.041
201803 31.303 249.554 41.421
201806 31.582 251.989 41.386
201809 31.854 252.439 41.668
201812 33.498 251.233 44.029
201903 35.703 254.202 46.379
201906 37.315 256.143 48.106
201909 38.525 256.759 49.546
201912 38.848 256.974 49.920
202003 40.617 258.115 51.962
202006 41.923 257.797 53.699
202009 43.009 260.280 54.565
202012 43.803 260.474 55.531
202103 43.156 264.877 53.801
202106 44.717 271.696 54.348
202109 43.854 274.310 52.791
202112 44.991 278.802 53.287
202203 36.711 287.504 42.164
202206 31.802 296.311 35.441
202209 27.460 296.808 30.551
202212 31.734 296.797 35.307
202303 32.467 301.836 35.519
202306 31.773 305.109 34.387
202309 27.678 307.789 29.694
202312 34.274 306.746 36.896
202403 35.170 312.332 37.183
202406 34.453 314.175 36.212
202409 36.985 315.301 38.734
202412 35.098 315.605 36.723
202503 35.108 319.799 36.251
202506 35.665 322.561 36.511
202509 38.238 324.800 38.875
202512 40.366 324.054 41.133
202603 39.815 330.213 39.815

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 0.86 mean?
Finward Bancorp (FNWD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 as of Jul. 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 Finward Bancorp and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 1.19. Over the past decade, Finward Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Finward Bancorp ranks #371 out of 1301 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Finward Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Finward Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 1.76. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Finward Bancorp's value of 0.86 is 30.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Finward Bancorp ranks #371 out of 1301 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Finward Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Finward Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to INBC and SLBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Finward Bancorp ranks #371 out of 1301 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Finward Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Finward Bancorp's value of 0.86 is 30.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Finward Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.19 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Finward Bancorp 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 1.24, based on 1,301 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. Finward Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.86 is 30.6% 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 Finward Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Finward Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Finward Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Finward Bancorp (FNWD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.33, compared to a current price of $36.82 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 1.19 and 30.6% below the Banks industry median of 1.24. Finward Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Finward Bancorp (FNWD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 as of Jul. 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 Finward Bancorp (FNWD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Finward Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $36.82 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.33. GuruFocus considers Finward Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FNWD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.86 (28% below median its 10-year median of 1.19)
  • GF Value™: $28.33 vs. price of $36.82 (30% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.6% below the Banks median (#371 of 1301)

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


Finward Bancorp Business Description

Address 9204 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN, USA, 46321
Finward Bancorp is a bank holding company that engages in the provision of financial services. It offers products and services related to Personal Banking, Cash Management, Savings Account, ebanking, Wealth Management, and Insurance Services. It is engaged in the business of attracting deposits from the general public and the origination of loans, mostly upon the security of single-family residences and commercial real estate, construction loans, commercial business loans, and municipal loans. Geographically, the activities are carried out throughout the United States. The Company operates as a single reportable segment that derives its revenue mainly from the business of banking.
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