Bankwell Financial Group (FRA:33W) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.18 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 68% Above Median

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FRA:33W Bankwell Financial Group Inc FRA:33W
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What is Bankwell Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bankwell Financial Group FRA:33W +3.57% 52 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.18 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:33W with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.95. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,289 Banks companies, Bankwell Financial Group ranks worse than 82.39% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), Bankwell Financial Group's current share price is €58.00. Bankwell Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €26.56. Bankwell Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.18.

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

FRA:33W' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68   Med: 1.3   Max: 2.18
Current: 2.18

During the past years, Bankwell Financial Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.18. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.30.

FRA:33W's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.39% of 1289 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:33W: 2.18

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.

Bankwell Financial Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €33.835. 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 €26.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bankwell Financial Group  (FRA:33W) 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.


Bankwell Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bankwell Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bankwell Financial Group'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.

Bankwell Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bankwell Financial Group Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bankwell Financial Group Quarterly Data
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FRA:33W vs PDLB, COFS, OBT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bankwell Financial Group'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.


Bankwell Financial Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Bankwell Financial Group 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.

Bankwell Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=58.00/26.56
=2.18

* 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.

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

For example, Bankwell Financial Group'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)
=33.835/330.2130*330.2130
=33.835

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Bankwell Financial Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 16.177 241.018 22.164
201609 16.561 241.428 22.651
201612 18.148 241.432 24.822
201703 18.320 243.801 24.813
201706 17.811 244.955 24.010
201709 17.237 246.819 23.061
201712 17.555 246.524 23.515
201803 17.184 249.554 22.738
201806 18.510 251.989 24.256
201809 19.095 252.439 24.978
201812 19.525 251.233 25.663
201903 19.879 254.202 25.823
201906 19.971 256.143 25.746
201909 20.382 256.759 26.213
201912 20.861 256.974 26.806
202003 19.571 258.115 25.038
202006 19.178 257.797 24.565
202009 18.735 260.280 23.769
202012 18.331 260.474 23.239
202103 19.961 264.877 24.885
202106 20.058 271.696 24.378
202109 21.261 274.310 25.594
202112 22.909 278.802 27.133
202203 24.595 287.504 28.249
202206 27.514 296.311 30.662
202209 30.318 296.808 33.730
202212 29.118 296.797 32.396
202303 28.856 301.836 31.569
202306 29.330 305.109 31.743
202309 30.811 307.789 33.056
202312 30.914 306.746 33.279
202403 31.182 312.332 32.967
202406 31.531 314.175 33.141
202409 30.717 315.301 32.170
202412 32.869 315.605 34.390
202503 32.273 319.799 33.324
202506 31.197 322.561 31.937
202509 31.669 324.800 32.197
202512 32.591 324.054 33.210
202603 33.835 330.213 33.835

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 2.18 mean?
Bankwell Financial Group (FRA:33W) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.18 as of Jul. 30, 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 Bankwell Financial Group and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 1.30. Over the past decade, Bankwell Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Bankwell Financial Group ranks #1062 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Bankwell Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bankwell Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.18 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 2.18. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Bankwell Financial Group's value of 2.18 is 71.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bankwell Financial Group ranks #1062 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bankwell Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bankwell Financial Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PDLB and COFS?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bankwell Financial Group ranks #1062 out of 1289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bankwell Financial Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Bankwell Financial Group's value of 2.18 is 71.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bankwell Financial Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 2.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Bankwell Financial Group 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 1,289 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. Bankwell Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.18 is 71.7% 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 Bankwell Financial Group 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. Bankwell Financial Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.18, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bankwell Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Bankwell Financial Group (FRA:33W) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.18. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.95, compared to a current price of €58.00 — trading 70.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.18, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 71.7% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. Bankwell Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Bankwell Financial Group (FRA:33W), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.18 as of Jul. 30, 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 Bankwell Financial Group (FRA:33W) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bankwell Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €58.00 is trading 70.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.95.

Key valuation signals for FRA:33W:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.18 (68% above median its 10-year median of 1.30)
  • GF Value™: €33.95 vs. price of €58.00 (70.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.7% above the Banks median (#1062 of 1289)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:33W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bankwell Financial Group Business Description

Other Exchanges BWFG:USA
Address 258 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT, USA, 06840
Bankwell Financial Group Inc is a bank holding company, engaged in providing financial products and services. It offers products related to commercial lending, retail lending, depository services, and others. The bank's commercial lending products includes owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, commercial real estate investment loans, commercial loans to small and mid-sized businesses and real estate construction and development loans. The retail lending products include residential mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, and consumer installment loans. Its depository products include checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, noninterest-bearing demand, and time deposits.
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