First Guaranty Bancshares (FRA:1GJ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.41 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 67% Below Median

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What is First Guaranty Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

First Guaranty Bancshares FRA:1GJ 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:1GJ with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.27. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,282 Banks companies, First Guaranty Bancshares ranks better than 88.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), First Guaranty Bancshares's current share price is €6.95. First Guaranty Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €16.91. First Guaranty Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.41.

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

FRA:1GJ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 1.23   Max: 2.24
Current: 0.49

During the past years, First Guaranty Bancshares's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.24. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 1.23.

FRA:1GJ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
88.07% of 1282 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs FRA:1GJ: 0.49

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 Guaranty Bancshares's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €10.197. 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 €16.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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First Guaranty Bancshares  (FRA:1GJ) 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 Guaranty Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


First Guaranty Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Guaranty Bancshares'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 Guaranty Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

First Guaranty Bancshares Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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First Guaranty Bancshares Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.45 0.43 0.29 0.44 0.54

FRA:1GJ vs TYCB, PBCO, DIMC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Guaranty Bancshares'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 Guaranty Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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First Guaranty Bancshares 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 Guaranty Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=6.95/16.91
=0.41

* 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 Guaranty Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, First Guaranty Bancshares'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)
=10.197/333.9520*333.9520
=10.197

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

First Guaranty Bancshares Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 11.362 241.428 15.716
201612 11.639 241.432 16.099
201703 11.716 243.801 16.048
201706 11.713 244.955 15.969
201709 11.239 246.819 15.207
201712 11.417 246.524 15.466
201803 10.654 249.554 14.257
201806 11.341 251.989 15.030
201809 11.447 252.439 15.143
201812 12.148 251.233 16.148
201903 12.837 254.202 16.864
201906 13.215 256.143 17.229
201909 13.807 256.759 17.958
201912 13.946 256.974 18.124
202003 14.276 258.115 18.470
202006 14.911 257.797 19.316
202009 14.643 260.280 18.788
202012 13.701 260.474 17.566
202103 13.821 264.877 17.425
202106 14.042 271.696 17.260
202109 14.757 274.310 17.966
202112 15.759 278.802 18.876
202203 15.987 287.504 18.570
202206 17.078 296.311 19.247
202209 18.696 296.808 21.036
202212 17.787 296.797 20.014
202303 17.048 301.836 18.862
202306 16.617 305.109 18.188
202309 16.867 307.789 18.301
202312 15.920 306.746 17.332
202403 15.984 312.332 17.090
202406 16.499 314.175 17.538
202409 16.092 315.301 17.044
202412 16.953 315.605 17.939
202503 15.916 319.799 16.620
202506 13.190 322.561 13.656
202509 10.434 324.800 10.728
202512 10.445 324.054 10.764
202603 10.304 330.213 10.421
202606 10.197 333.952 10.197

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 0.41 mean?
First Guaranty Bancshares (FRA:1GJ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41 as of Aug. 19, 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 Guaranty Bancshares and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, First Guaranty Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 2.24. According to the industry distribution chart, First Guaranty Bancshares ranks #153 out of 1282 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is First Guaranty Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
First Guaranty Bancshares' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 2.24. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. First Guaranty Bancshares' value of 0.41 is 68.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Guaranty Bancshares ranks #153 out of 1282 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, First Guaranty Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Guaranty Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TYCB and PBCO?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Guaranty Bancshares ranks #153 out of 1282 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places First Guaranty Bancshares in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. First Guaranty Bancshares' value of 0.41 is 68.2% below this benchmark. Historically, First Guaranty Bancshares' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 2.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.29, First Guaranty Bancshares 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 1.29, based on 1,282 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 Guaranty Bancshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41 is 68.2% 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 First Guaranty Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Guaranty Bancshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Guaranty Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
First Guaranty Bancshares (FRA:1GJ) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.41. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.27, compared to a current price of €6.95 — trading 31.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 68.2% below the Banks industry median of 1.29. First Guaranty Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 Guaranty Bancshares (FRA:1GJ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.41 as of Aug. 19, 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 Guaranty Bancshares (FRA:1GJ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Guaranty Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €6.95 is trading 31.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.27.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1GJ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.41 (67% below median its 10-year median of 1.23)
  • GF Value™: €5.27 vs. price of €6.95 (31.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.2% below the Banks median (#153 of 1282)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1GJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Guaranty Bancshares Business Description

Other Exchanges FGBIP.PFD:USAFGBI:USA
Address 400 East Thomas Street, Hammond, LA, USA, 70401
First Guaranty Bancshares Inc provides personalized commercial banking services to its customers in Louisiana through several banking facilities. The company offers commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, construction and land development loans, agricultural and farmland loans, and, to a lesser extent, consumer and multifamily loans. The company is engaged in a single line of business as a financial institution, which provides a full range of banking, financial, and trust services to state, county, and local government entities, individuals, and small and commercial businesses.
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