Hancock Whitney (FRA:HH1) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.64 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 31% Above Median

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FRA:HH1 Hancock Whitney Corp FRA:HH1
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Price €67.00
GF Value €51.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hancock Whitney Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hancock Whitney FRA:HH1 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 1.25. GuruFocus rates FRA:HH1 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Banks companies, Hancock Whitney ranks worse than 66.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Hancock Whitney's current share price is €67.00. Hancock Whitney's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €40.93. Hancock Whitney's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.64.

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

FRA:HH1' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 1.25   Max: 1.92
Current: 1.62

During the past years, Hancock Whitney's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.92. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 1.25.

FRA:HH1's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.15% of 1285 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs FRA:HH1: 1.62

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.

Hancock Whitney's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €47.108. 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 €40.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hancock Whitney  (FRA:HH1) 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.


Hancock Whitney Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hancock Whitney Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hancock Whitney'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.

Hancock Whitney Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hancock Whitney Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hancock Whitney 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 1.25 1.35 1.37 1.33 0.00

FRA:HH1 vs HOMB, AUB, ABCB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hancock Whitney'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.


Hancock Whitney Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Hancock Whitney 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.

Hancock Whitney's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=67.00/40.93
=1.64

* 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.

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

For example, Hancock Whitney'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)
=47.108/330.2130*330.2130
=47.108

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Hancock Whitney Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 28.275 241.018 38.739
201609 28.591 241.428 39.105
201612 30.609 241.432 41.865
201703 30.574 243.801 41.411
201706 29.555 244.955 39.842
201709 28.340 246.819 37.915
201712 28.612 246.524 38.325
201803 27.539 249.554 36.440
201806 29.387 251.989 38.509
201809 29.906 252.439 39.120
201812 31.625 251.233 41.567
201903 32.944 254.202 42.795
201906 34.250 256.143 44.154
201909 35.855 256.759 46.112
201912 35.662 256.974 45.826
202003 35.886 258.115 45.910
202006 34.106 257.797 43.686
202009 33.170 260.280 42.082
202012 32.595 260.474 41.322
202103 33.076 264.877 41.235
202106 34.051 271.696 41.385
202109 35.536 274.310 42.778
202112 37.444 278.802 44.349
202203 36.242 287.504 41.626
202206 36.970 296.311 41.200
202209 37.489 296.808 41.708
202212 36.716 296.797 40.850
202303 38.321 301.836 41.924
202306 38.094 305.109 41.228
202309 38.079 307.789 40.853
202312 40.396 306.746 43.486
202403 40.927 312.332 43.270
202406 42.179 314.175 44.332
202409 43.668 315.301 45.733
202412 45.770 315.605 47.888
202503 46.003 319.799 47.501
202506 44.344 322.561 45.396
202509 45.003 324.800 45.753
202512 46.304 324.054 47.184
202603 47.108 330.213 47.108

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 1.64 mean?
Hancock Whitney (FRA:HH1) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.64 as of Aug. 08, 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 Hancock Whitney and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 1.25. Over the past decade, Hancock Whitney's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Hancock Whitney ranks #850 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Hancock Whitney's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hancock Whitney's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.64 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 1.92. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Hancock Whitney's value of 1.64 is 28.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hancock Whitney ranks #850 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hancock Whitney has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hancock Whitney's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HOMB and AUB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hancock Whitney ranks #850 out of 1285 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hancock Whitney in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Hancock Whitney's value of 1.64 is 28.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Hancock Whitney's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 1.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.25 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Hancock Whitney 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 1,285 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. Hancock Whitney's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.64 is 28.1% 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 Hancock Whitney 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. Hancock Whitney's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hancock Whitney stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hancock Whitney (FRA:HH1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.89, compared to a current price of €67.00 — trading 29.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.25 and 28.1% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. Hancock Whitney's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Hancock Whitney (FRA:HH1), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 as of Aug. 08, 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 Hancock Whitney (FRA:HH1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hancock Whitney stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €67.00 is trading 29.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €51.89. GuruFocus considers Hancock Whitney to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HH1:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.64 (31% above median its 10-year median of 1.25)
  • GF Value™: €51.89 vs. price of €67.00 (29.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.1% above the Banks median (#850 of 1285)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HH1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hancock Whitney Business Description

Other Exchanges HWC:USA
Address 2510 14th Street, Hancock Whitney Plaza, Gulfport, MS, USA, 39501
Hancock Whitney Corp operates bank offices and financial centers. The company offers a range of traditional and online banking services to commercial, small business, and retail customers, providing a variety of transaction and savings deposit products, treasury management services, secured and unsecured loan products (including revolving credit facilities), letters of credit, and similar financial guarantees. The Bank provides trust and investment management services to retirement plans, corporations, and individuals and provides its customers access to investment advisory and brokerage products.
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