Hingham Institution forvings (FRA:HS3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.75 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 39% Below Median

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FRA:HS3 Hingham Institution for Savings FRA:HS3
57 GF Score
Price €244.00
GF Value €264.94
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What is Hingham Institution forvings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hingham Institution forvings FRA:HS3 +2.52% 57 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 2.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:HS3 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €264.94. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, Hingham Institution forvings ranks worse than 73.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Hingham Institution forvings's current share price is €244.00. Hingham Institution forvings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €139.17. Hingham Institution forvings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.75.

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

FRA:HS3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21   Med: 2.86   Max: 4.46
Current: 1.76

During the past years, Hingham Institution forvings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.46. The lowest was 1.21. And the median was 2.86.

FRA:HS3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.1% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs FRA:HS3: 1.76

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.

Hingham Institution forvings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €190.380. 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 €139.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Hingham Institution forvings  (FRA:HS3) 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.


Hingham Institution forvings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hingham Institution forvings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hingham Institution forvings'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.

Hingham Institution forvings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hingham Institution forvings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Hingham Institution forvings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.59 1.61 1.67 1.76 1.71

FRA:HS3 vs AROW, TCBX, PFIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hingham Institution forvings'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.


Hingham Institution forvings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Hingham Institution forvings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Hingham Institution forvings 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.

Hingham Institution forvings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=244.00/139.17
=1.75

* 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.

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

For example, Hingham Institution forvings'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)
=190.38/330.2130*330.2130
=190.380

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Hingham Institution forvings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 62.019 241.018 84.971
201609 64.454 241.428 88.157
201612 71.566 241.432 97.883
201703 73.190 243.801 99.131
201706 72.127 244.955 97.231
201709 70.691 246.819 94.576
201712 73.748 246.524 98.784
201803 73.910 249.554 97.799
201806 80.923 251.989 106.044
201809 84.272 252.439 110.235
201812 87.602 251.233 115.141
201903 91.934 254.202 119.424
201906 95.210 256.143 122.742
201909 101.205 256.759 130.158
201912 104.167 256.974 133.855
202003 105.279 258.115 134.686
202006 109.722 257.797 140.543
202009 110.569 260.280 140.277
202012 112.628 260.474 142.783
202103 121.087 264.877 150.955
202106 127.032 271.696 154.392
202109 135.205 274.310 162.759
202112 146.514 278.802 173.531
202203 154.835 287.504 177.836
202206 162.015 296.311 180.552
202209 177.307 296.808 197.262
202212 169.703 296.797 188.810
202303 170.851 301.836 186.913
202306 171.658 305.109 185.782
202309 175.011 307.789 187.761
202312 172.890 306.746 186.117
202403 174.883 312.332 184.895
202406 177.779 314.175 186.854
202409 174.291 315.301 182.534
202412 189.140 315.605 197.894
202503 185.661 319.799 191.707
202506 177.197 322.561 181.401
202509 180.364 324.800 183.370
202512 187.750 324.054 191.318
202603 190.380 330.213 190.380

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 1.75 mean?
Hingham Institution forvings (FRA:HS3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 as of Jul. 22, 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 Hingham Institution forvings and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 2.86. Over the past decade, Hingham Institution forvings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 4.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Hingham Institution forvings ranks #943 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is Hingham Institution forvings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hingham Institution forvings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 4.46. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Hingham Institution forvings' value of 1.75 is 38.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hingham Institution forvings ranks #943 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hingham Institution forvings has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hingham Institution forvings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to AROW and TCBX?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hingham Institution forvings ranks #943 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hingham Institution forvings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Hingham Institution forvings' value of 1.75 is 38.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hingham Institution forvings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 4.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.86 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Hingham Institution forvings 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 1,290 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. Hingham Institution forvings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 is 38.9% 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 Hingham Institution forvings 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. Hingham Institution forvings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hingham Institution forvings stock overvalued right now?
Hingham Institution forvings (FRA:HS3) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75. The stock's GF Value™ is €264.94, compared to a current price of €244.00 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.86 and 38.9% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. Hingham Institution forvings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 Hingham Institution forvings (FRA:HS3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Jul. 22, 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 Hingham Institution forvings (FRA:HS3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hingham Institution forvings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €244.00 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €264.94.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HS3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.75 (39% below median its 10-year median of 2.86)
  • GF Value™: €264.94 vs. price of €244.00 (7.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.9% above the Banks median (#943 of 1290)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hingham Institution forvings Business Description

Other Exchanges HIFS:USA
Address 55 Main Street, Hingham, MA, USA, 02043
Hingham Institution for Savings is a Massachusetts-chartered savings bank headquartered in Hingham, Massachusetts. The bank is principally engaged in the business of commercial and residential real estate mortgage lending, funded by a mix of retail and commercial deposits, wholesale deposits and borrowings. Its primary deposit products are savings, checking, and term certificate accounts, and its primary lending products are residential and commercial mortgage loans secured by properties in eastern Massachusetts. The bank also lends to commercial and residential real estate borrowers and services deposits for customers in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (WMA) and in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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