Pathward Financial (FRA:FM7) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.13 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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FRA:FM7 Pathward Financial Inc FRA:FM7
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Price €76.00
GF Value €80.25
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What is Pathward Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Pathward Financial FRA:FM7 -1.94% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.13 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 2.73. GuruFocus rates FRA:FM7 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €80.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,288 Banks companies, Pathward Financial ranks worse than 92.31% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Pathward Financial's current share price is €76.00. Pathward Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €24.26. Pathward Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.13.

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

FRA:FM7' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14   Med: 2.73   Max: 3.94
Current: 3.12

During the past years, Pathward Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.94. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 2.73.

FRA:FM7's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.31% of 1288 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs FRA:FM7: 3.12

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.

Pathward Financial's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €34.533. 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 €24.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Pathward Financial  (FRA:FM7) 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.


Pathward Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Pathward Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pathward Financial'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.

Pathward Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Pathward Financial Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Pathward Financial Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:FM7 vs GABC, RBCAA, TFIN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Pathward Financial'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.


Pathward Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Pathward Financial 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=76.00/24.26
=3.13

* 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.

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

For example, Pathward Financial'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)
=34.533/330.2130*330.2130
=34.533

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Pathward Financial Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.579 241.018 15.864
201609 11.672 241.428 15.964
201612 12.626 241.432 17.269
201703 13.725 243.801 18.590
201706 13.650 244.955 18.401
201709 12.628 246.819 16.895
201712 12.756 246.524 17.086
201803 12.366 249.554 16.363
201806 13.057 251.989 17.110
201809 16.283 252.439 21.300
201812 17.119 251.233 22.501
201903 18.399 254.202 23.901
201906 19.145 256.143 24.681
201909 20.172 256.759 25.943
201912 20.163 256.974 25.910
202003 20.954 258.115 26.807
202006 21.183 257.797 27.133
202009 20.846 260.280 26.447
202012 20.454 260.474 25.930
202103 21.948 264.877 27.362
202106 22.756 271.696 27.657
202109 23.370 274.310 28.133
202112 24.287 278.802 28.766
202203 23.597 287.504 27.102
202206 23.334 296.311 26.004
202209 22.635 296.808 25.183
202212 22.063 296.797 24.547
202303 23.260 301.836 25.447
202306 23.592 305.109 25.533
202309 22.164 307.789 23.779
202312 25.751 306.746 27.721
202403 26.822 312.332 28.358
202406 28.359 314.175 29.807
202409 29.824 315.301 31.235
202412 30.773 315.605 32.197
202503 31.988 319.799 33.030
202506 30.935 322.561 31.669
202509 32.102 324.800 32.637
202512 32.917 324.054 33.543
202603 34.533 330.213 34.533

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 3.13 mean?
Pathward Financial (FRA:FM7) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.13 as of Aug. 01, 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 Pathward Financial and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 2.73. Over the past decade, Pathward Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 3.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Pathward Financial ranks #1189 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is Pathward Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Pathward Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.13 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 2.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 3.94. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Pathward Financial's value of 3.13 is 148.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pathward Financial ranks #1189 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pathward Financial has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pathward Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GABC and RBCAA?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Pathward Financial ranks #1189 out of 1288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Pathward Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Pathward Financial's value of 3.13 is 148.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Pathward Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 3.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.73 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Pathward Financial 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 1.26, based on 1,288 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. Pathward Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.13 is 148.4% 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 Pathward Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pathward Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.13, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 2.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pathward Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pathward Financial (FRA:FM7) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €80.25, compared to a current price of €76.00 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.13, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 2.73 and 148.4% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. Pathward Financial's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Pathward Financial (FRA:FM7), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.13 as of Aug. 01, 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 Pathward Financial (FRA:FM7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pathward Financial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €76.00 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €80.25. GuruFocus considers Pathward Financial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FM7:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.13 (15% above median its 10-year median of 2.73)
  • GF Value™: €80.25 vs. price of €76.00 (5.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 148.4% above the Banks median (#1189 of 1288)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FM7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pathward Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges CASH:USA
Address 5501 South Broadband Lane, Sioux Falls, SD, USA, 57108
Pathward Financial Inc is a unitary savings and loan holding company. It's a wholly owned full-service banking subsidiary of Meta Financial, is both a community-oriented financial institution offering a variety of financial services to meet the needs of the communities it serves, and a payments company providing services on a nationwide basis. It operates through three reportable segments: Consumer: The Consumer segment includes the Partner Solutions business line, which collaborates with partners to navigate payment and lending needs; Commercial: The Commercial segment includes the Company's Commercial Finance business line, which helps businesses access funds needed to launch, operate, and grow; and Corporate Services. The majority of the revenue is generated from Consumer segment.
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