Capital Bancorp (FRA:316) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.52 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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FRA:316 Capital Bancorp Inc FRA:316
74 GF Score
Price €31.00
GF Value €24.02
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What is Capital Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Capital Bancorp FRA:316 +0.65% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.52 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates FRA:316 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.02. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,286 Banks companies, Capital Bancorp ranks worse than 87.17% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Capital Bancorp's current share price is €31.00. Capital Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €12.31. Capital Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.52.

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

FRA:316' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.84   Med: 2.12   Max: 2.47
Current: 2.45

During the past 11 years, Capital Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.47. The lowest was 1.84. And the median was 2.12.

FRA:316's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.17% of 1286 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:316: 2.45

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.

Capital Bancorp's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €20.955. 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 €12.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Capital Bancorp  (FRA:316) 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.


Capital Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Capital Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capital 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.

Capital Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Capital Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Capital Bancorp Quarterly Data
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FRA:316 vs KRNY, UNTY, NPB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Capital 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.


Capital Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Capital 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=31.00/12.31
=2.52

* 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.

Capital Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Capital Bancorp's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=20.955/324.0540*324.0540
=20.955

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Capital Bancorp Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 5.096 241.432 6.840
201712 5.144 246.524 6.762
201812 7.366 251.233 9.501
201912 8.636 256.974 10.890
202012 9.521 260.474 11.845
202112 12.544 278.802 14.580
202212 14.957 296.797 16.331
202312 16.786 306.746 17.733
202412 20.354 315.605 20.899
202512 20.955 324.054 20.955

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 2.52 mean?
Capital Bancorp (FRA:316) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.52 as of Aug. 04, 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 Capital Bancorp and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 2.12. Over the past decade, Capital Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 2.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Bancorp ranks #1121 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Capital Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Capital Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.52 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.84 to a high of 2.47. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Capital Bancorp's value of 2.52 is 98.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Bancorp ranks #1121 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capital Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to KRNY and UNTY?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Capital Bancorp ranks #1121 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Capital Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Capital Bancorp's value of 2.52 is 98.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Capital Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.84 to 2.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Capital Bancorp 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 1.27, 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. Capital Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.52 is 98.4% 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 Capital Bancorp 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. Capital Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.52, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Capital Bancorp (FRA:316) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.52. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.02, compared to a current price of €31.00 — trading 29.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.52, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 98.4% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. Capital Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Capital Bancorp (FRA:316), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.52 as of Aug. 04, 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 Capital Bancorp (FRA:316) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €31.00 is trading 29.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.02.

Key valuation signals for FRA:316:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.52 (19% above median its 10-year median of 2.12)
  • GF Value™: €24.02 vs. price of €31.00 (29.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.4% above the Banks median (#1121 of 1286)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:316 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Capital Bancorp Business Description

Other Exchanges CBNK:USA
Address 2275 Research Boulevard, Suite 600, Rockville, MD, USA, 20850
Capital Bancorp Inc is a bank holding company. The company through its holdings operates as a commercial-focused community bank that serves businesses, not-for-profit associations, and entrepreneurs throughout the region. The bank operates through four divisions including Commercial Banking, Capital Bank Home Loans, OpenSky, and Windsor Advantage. The company generates majority revenue from the Commercial bank sector. Commercial Banking division focuses on providing personalized service to commercial clients throughout the operations supplemented by lending outside primary market as well as engaging in government guaranteed lending on a national basis.
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