Chimera Investment (FRA:4CR0) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.20 (As of Sep. 12, 2026) — 56% Below Median

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What is Chimera Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Chimera Investment FRA:4CR0 -2.03% 27 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.20 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:4CR0 with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 551 REITs companies, Chimera Investment ranks better than 91.29% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-12), Chimera Investment's current share price is €9.65. Chimera Investment's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €48.35. Chimera Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.20.

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

FRA:4CR0' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19   Med: 0.45   Max: 1.18
Current: 0.2

During the past years, Chimera Investment's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.18. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.45.

FRA:4CR0's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
91.29% of 551 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.78 vs FRA:4CR0: 0.20

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.

Chimera Investment's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €25.044. 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 €48.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Chimera Investment  (FRA:4CR0) 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.


Chimera Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Chimera Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chimera Investment'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.

Chimera Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Chimera Investment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Chimera Investment Quarterly Data
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FRA:4CR0 vs ABR, MFA, ADAM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Chimera Investment'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.


Chimera Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Chimera Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Chimera Investment 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.

Chimera Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.65/48.35
=0.20

* 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.

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

For example, Chimera Investment'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)
=25.044/333.9520*333.9520
=25.044

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Chimera Investment Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 43.239 241.428 59.810
201612 47.316 241.432 65.448
201703 52.460 243.801 71.858
201706 50.854 244.955 69.330
201709 48.874 246.819 66.128
201712 49.061 246.524 66.460
201803 47.764 249.554 63.918
201806 50.122 251.989 66.425
201809 53.795 252.439 71.166
201812 52.211 251.233 69.402
201903 56.079 254.202 73.672
201906 56.298 256.143 73.400
201909 58.141 256.759 75.621
201912 57.005 256.974 74.081
202003 47.380 258.115 61.301
202006 38.989 257.797 50.507
202009 40.545 260.280 52.021
202012 40.420 260.474 51.822
202103 38.979 264.877 49.144
202106 38.341 271.696 47.126
202109 41.425 274.310 50.432
202112 41.859 278.802 50.139
202203 38.340 287.504 44.534
202206 36.403 296.311 41.027
202209 34.691 296.808 39.032
202212 32.573 296.797 36.651
202303 31.981 301.836 35.384
202306 31.551 305.109 34.534
202309 30.917 307.789 33.545
202312 29.162 306.746 31.748
202403 30.241 312.332 32.334
202406 30.487 314.175 32.406
202409 30.491 315.301 32.295
202412 29.808 315.605 31.541
202503 30.201 319.799 31.538
202506 28.078 322.561 29.070
202509 27.017 324.800 27.778
202512 26.339 324.054 27.144
202603 25.474 330.213 25.762
202606 25.044 333.952 25.044

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 0.20 mean?
Chimera Investment (FRA:4CR0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.20 as of Sep. 12, 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 Chimera Investment and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Chimera Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Chimera Investment ranks #48 out of 551 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Chimera Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Chimera Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.20 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 1.18. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78. Chimera Investment's value of 0.20 is 74.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chimera Investment ranks #48 out of 551 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chimera Investment has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chimera Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ABR and MFA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Chimera Investment ranks #48 out of 551 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Chimera Investment in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78. Chimera Investment's value of 0.20 is 74.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Chimera Investment's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Chimera Investment 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 REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.78, based on 551 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. Chimera Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.20 is 74.4% 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 Chimera Investment and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chimera Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.20, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chimera Investment stock overvalued right now?
Chimera Investment (FRA:4CR0) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.20. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.20, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 74.4% below the REITs industry median of 0.78. Chimera Investment's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Chimera Investment (FRA:4CR0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.20 as of Sep. 12, 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.

Chimera Investment Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2400, New York, NY, USA, 10111
Chimera Investment Corporation is an internally managed REIT whose principal business objective is to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns and distributable income through investment performance linked to mortgage credit fundamentals. Through its mortgage lending, investment management, and advisory services platforms, the Company operates as a fully integrated mortgage business that originates, manages, and invests in a diversified range of mortgage assets. The Company invests, directly or indirectly, generally on a levered basis across a spectrum of mortgage assets, including residential mortgage loans, Non-Agency RMBS, Agency RMBS, Agency CMBS, MSRs, business purpose and investor loans, including RTLs, and other real estate-related assets.
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