Bank First (FRA:42H) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.21 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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FRA:42H Bank First Corp FRA:42H
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Price €133.00
GF Value €108.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Bank First Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bank First FRA:42H -0.75% 23 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.21 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 2.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:42H with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of €108.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,287 Banks companies, Bank First ranks worse than 92.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Bank First's current share price is €133.00. Bank First's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €41.48. Bank First's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.21.

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

FRA:42H' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.12   Med: 2.93   Max: 4.61
Current: 3.15

During the past years, Bank First's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.61. The lowest was 2.12. And the median was 2.93.

FRA:42H's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.85% of 1287 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs FRA:42H: 3.15

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.

Bank First's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €63.195. 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 €41.48 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bank First  (FRA:42H) 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.


Bank First Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bank First Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank First'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.

Bank First Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bank First Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bank First Quarterly Data
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FRA:42H vs OBK, QCRH, OCFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank First'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.


Bank First Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Bank First 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=133.00/41.48
=3.21

* 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.

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

For example, Bank First'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)
=63.195/330.2130*330.2130
=63.195

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Bank First Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201212 11.116 229.601 15.987
201312 11.614 233.049 16.456
201412 14.129 234.812 19.869
201512 17.418 236.525 24.317
201612 19.464 241.432 26.621
201709 0.000 246.819 0.000
201712 20.079 246.524 26.895
201803 0.000 249.554 0.000
201806 0.000 251.989 0.000
201809 21.767 252.439 28.473
201812 23.182 251.233 30.470
201903 24.110 254.202 31.319
201906 24.958 256.143 32.175
201909 28.878 256.759 37.139
201912 29.243 256.974 37.577
202003 30.059 258.115 38.455
202006 31.705 257.797 40.611
202009 31.423 260.280 39.866
202012 31.440 260.474 39.858
202103 32.979 264.877 41.114
202106 33.618 271.696 40.859
202109 35.066 274.310 42.212
202112 37.488 278.802 44.401
202203 38.174 287.504 43.845
202206 39.785 296.311 44.337
202209 49.154 296.808 54.686
202212 47.410 296.797 52.748
202303 50.471 301.836 55.216
202306 50.719 305.109 54.892
202309 52.120 307.789 55.917
202312 54.834 306.746 59.029
202403 55.344 312.332 58.512
202406 56.918 314.175 59.824
202409 56.601 315.301 59.278
202412 61.016 315.605 63.840
202503 60.141 319.799 62.099
202506 53.991 322.561 55.272
202509 54.420 324.800 55.327
202512 55.906 324.054 56.969
202603 63.195 330.213 63.195

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 3.21 mean?
Bank First (FRA:42H) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.21 as of Aug. 09, 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 Bank First and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 2.93. Over the past decade, Bank First's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 4.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank First ranks #1195 out of 1287 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is Bank First's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bank First's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.21 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.12 to a high of 4.61. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Bank First's value of 3.21 is 150.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank First ranks #1195 out of 1287 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bank First has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank First's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to OBK and QCRH?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank First ranks #1195 out of 1287 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bank First in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Bank First's value of 3.21 is 150.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Bank First's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.12 to 4.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.93 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Bank First 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 1.28, based on 1,287 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. Bank First's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.21 is 150.8% 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 Bank First and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank First's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.21, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 2.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank First stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank First (FRA:42H) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €108.38, compared to a current price of €133.00 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.21, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.93 and 150.8% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. Bank First's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Bank First (FRA:42H), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.21 as of Aug. 09, 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 Bank First (FRA:42H) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank First stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €133.00 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €108.38. GuruFocus considers Bank First to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:42H:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.21 (10% above median its 10-year median of 2.93)
  • GF Value™: €108.38 vs. price of €133.00 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 150.8% above the Banks median (#1195 of 1287)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:42H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bank First Business Description

Other Exchanges BFC:USA
Address 402 North 8th Street, Manitowoc, WI, USA, 54220
Bank First Corp is a United States-based company engaged in providing financial services, a full range of consumer and commercial financial institution services to individuals and businesses, including retail and commercial banking in Wisconsin. These services include credit cards; secured and unsecured consumer, commercial, and real estate loans; demand, time, and savings deposits; and ATM processing. The Corporation also offers a full line of insurance services and checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, cash management accounts, certificates of deposit, commercial and industrial loans, commercial real estate loans, construction and development loans, residential mortgages, consumer loans, credit cards, online banking, telephone banking, and mobile banking.
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