Ally Financial (FRA:GMZ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.93 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:GMZ Ally Financial Inc FRA:GMZ
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What is Ally Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ally Financial FRA:GMZ +0.74% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates FRA:GMZ with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 259 Credit Services companies, Ally Financial ranks worse than 54.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-31), Ally Financial's current share price is €36.61. Ally Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €39.25. Ally Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.93.

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

FRA:GMZ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36   Med: 0.92   Max: 1.62
Current: 0.97

During the past years, Ally Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.62. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.92.

FRA:GMZ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.05% of 259 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.89 vs FRA:GMZ: 0.97

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.

Ally Financial's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €38.520. 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 €39.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ally Financial  (FRA:GMZ) 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.


Ally Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ally Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ally 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.

Ally Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ally Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.31 0.63 0.88 0.88 1.08

Ally Financial Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.93 0.93 1.08 0.91 1.05

FRA:GMZ vs FCFS, OMF, CACC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Ally 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.


Ally Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

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

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


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Ally 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=36.61/39.25
=0.93

* 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.

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

For example, Ally Financial'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)
=38.52/333.9520*333.9520
=38.520

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ally Financial Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 25.542 241.428 35.331
201612 27.033 241.432 37.392
201703 27.037 243.801 37.035
201706 26.512 244.955 36.144
201709 25.660 246.819 34.719
201712 26.089 246.524 35.341
201803 24.520 249.554 32.813
201806 26.417 251.989 35.010
201809 26.918 252.439 35.610
201812 28.804 251.233 38.288
201903 30.327 254.202 39.841
201906 32.257 256.143 42.056
201909 34.211 256.759 44.496
201912 34.660 256.974 45.043
202003 32.787 258.115 42.420
202006 32.842 257.797 42.544
202009 32.079 260.280 41.159
202012 32.257 260.474 41.356
202103 33.042 264.877 41.659
202106 35.006 271.696 43.027
202109 36.385 274.310 44.296
202112 38.564 278.802 46.192
202203 36.311 287.504 42.177
202206 35.265 296.311 39.745
202209 33.999 296.808 38.254
202212 33.225 296.797 37.384
202303 34.321 301.836 37.973
202306 34.298 305.109 37.540
202309 32.621 307.789 35.394
202312 34.499 306.746 37.559
202403 34.300 312.332 36.674
202406 35.150 314.175 37.363
202409 36.668 315.301 38.837
202412 36.229 315.605 38.335
202503 35.861 319.799 37.448
202506 34.431 322.561 35.647
202509 35.408 324.800 36.406
202512 36.470 324.054 37.584
202603 37.382 330.213 37.805
202606 38.520 333.952 38.520

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 0.93 mean?
Ally Financial (FRA:GMZ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 as of Aug. 31, 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 Ally Financial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Ally Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Ally Financial ranks #140 out of 259 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Ally Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ally Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 is near median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 1.62. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89. Ally Financial's value of 0.93 is 4.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ally Financial ranks #140 out of 259 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ally Financial has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ally Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FCFS and OMF?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Ally Financial ranks #140 out of 259 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Ally Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89. Ally Financial's value of 0.93 is 4.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ally Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 1.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.92 vs. the industry median of 0.89, Ally 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Credit Services companies is 0.89, based on 259 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. Ally Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 is 4.5% 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 Ally Financial and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ally Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ally Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ally Financial (FRA:GMZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.66, compared to a current price of €36.61 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.92 and 4.5% above the Credit Services industry median of 0.89. Ally Financial's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Ally Financial (FRA:GMZ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Aug. 31, 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 Ally Financial (FRA:GMZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ally Financial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €36.61 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €36.66. GuruFocus considers Ally Financial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GMZ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.93 (near median its 10-year median of 0.92)
  • GF Value™: €36.66 vs. price of €36.61 (0.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.5% above the Credit Services median (#140 of 259)

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


Ally Financial Business Description

Address 500 Woodward Avenue, Floor 10, Ally Detroit Center, Detroit, MI, USA, 48226
Formerly the captive financial arm of General Motors, Ally Financial became an independent publicly traded firm in 2014 and is one of the largest consumer auto lenders in the country. While the firm has expanded its product offerings over time, it remains primarily focused on auto lending, with more than 70% of its loan book in consumer auto loans and dealer financing. Ally also offers auto insurance, commercial loans, credit cards, and holds a portfolio of mortgage debt, giving the bank a diversified business model that includes brokerage services.
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