The Goldmanchs Group (FRA:GOS0) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.17 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 117% Above Median

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FRA:GOS0 The Goldman Sachs Group Inc FRA:GOS0
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Price €30.20
GF Value €24.11
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is The Goldmanchs Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Goldmanchs Group FRA:GOS0 +0.67% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:GOS0 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Capital Markets companies, The Goldmanchs Group ranks worse than 73.79% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), The Goldmanchs Group's current share price is €30.20. The Goldmanchs Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €9.54. The Goldmanchs Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.17.

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

FRA:GOS0' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.46   Max: 3.46
Current: 3.18

During the past years, The Goldmanchs Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.46. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.46.

FRA:GOS0's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.79% of 435 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.42 vs FRA:GOS0: 3.18

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.

The Goldmanchs Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €332.221. 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 €9.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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The Goldmanchs Group  (FRA:GOS0) 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.


The Goldmanchs Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Goldmanchs Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Goldmanchs 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.

The Goldmanchs Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Goldmanchs Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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The Goldmanchs Group Quarterly Data
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FRA:GOS0 vs MS, SCHW, HOOD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, The Goldmanchs 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.


The Goldmanchs Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, The Goldmanchs Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Goldmanchs 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.

The Goldmanchs Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=30.20/9.54
=3.17

* 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.

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

For example, The Goldmanchs Group'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)
=332.221/333.9520*333.9520
=332.221

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

The Goldmanchs Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 170.172 241.428 235.388
201612 183.991 241.432 254.499
201703 180.597 243.801 247.377
201706 171.631 244.955 233.988
201709 168.813 246.819 228.408
201712 157.626 246.524 213.527
201803 157.160 249.554 210.311
201806 173.983 251.989 230.573
201809 177.954 252.439 235.416
201812 191.610 251.233 254.698
201903 195.797 254.202 257.224
201906 197.970 256.143 258.108
201909 211.599 256.759 275.215
201912 207.172 256.974 269.232
202003 218.126 258.115 282.214
202006 206.712 257.797 267.776
202009 205.998 260.280 264.306
202012 205.147 260.474 263.018
202103 225.698 264.877 284.556
202106 235.809 271.696 289.842
202109 252.422 274.310 307.305
202112 263.782 278.802 315.961
202203 275.961 287.504 320.544
202206 302.127 296.311 340.507
202209 329.351 296.808 370.568
202212 299.727 296.797 337.249
202303 297.037 301.836 328.642
202306 294.587 305.109 322.435
202309 308.118 307.789 334.309
202312 296.920 306.746 323.255
202403 307.694 312.332 328.993
202406 316.145 314.175 336.046
202409 309.092 315.301 327.376
202412 339.295 315.605 359.019
202503 329.530 319.799 344.114
202506 307.414 322.561 318.270
202509 310.787 324.800 319.544
202512 316.677 324.054 326.350
202603 324.191 330.213 327.862
202606 332.221 333.952 332.221

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 3.17 mean?
The Goldmanchs Group (FRA:GOS0) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.17 as of Sep. 15, 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 The Goldmanchs Group and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 1.46. Over the past decade, The Goldmanchs Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 3.46. According to the industry distribution chart, The Goldmanchs Group ranks #321 out of 435 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is The Goldmanchs Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Goldmanchs Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.17 is 117% above median its 10-year median of 1.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 3.46. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. The Goldmanchs Group's value of 3.17 is 123.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Goldmanchs Group ranks #321 out of 435 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Goldmanchs Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Goldmanchs Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MS and SCHW?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, The Goldmanchs Group ranks #321 out of 435 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Goldmanchs Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. The Goldmanchs Group's value of 3.17 is 123.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The Goldmanchs Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 3.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 1.42, The Goldmanchs 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.42, based on 435 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. The Goldmanchs Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.17 is 123.2% 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 The Goldmanchs Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Goldmanchs Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Goldmanchs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Goldmanchs Group (FRA:GOS0) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.11, compared to a current price of €30.20 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 123.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.42. The Goldmanchs Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 The Goldmanchs Group (FRA:GOS0), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.17 as of Sep. 15, 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 The Goldmanchs Group (FRA:GOS0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Goldmanchs Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €30.20 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.11. GuruFocus considers The Goldmanchs Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GOS0:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.17 (117% above median its 10-year median of 1.46)
  • GF Value™: €24.11 vs. price of €30.20 (25.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 123.2% above the Capital Markets median (#321 of 435)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GOS0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Goldmanchs Group Business Description

Address 200 West Street, New York, NY, USA, 10282
Goldman Sachs is a storied financial institution, founded in 1869 and best known for its role as a leading global investment bank. The firm has a sprawling reach across global financial centers and has been the leading provider of global merger and acquisition advisory services, by revenue, for the past 20 years. Since the global financial crisis, Goldman has expanded its offerings into more stable fee-based businesses like asset and wealth management, which comprised roughly 30% of post-provision revenue at the end of 2025. The firm generates revenue from investment banking, global market making and trading, lending, asset management, wealth management, and a small and declining portfolio of consumer credit card loans.
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