International Bancshares (FRA:IB4) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.80 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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FRA:IB4 International Bancshares Corp FRA:IB4
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Price €65.00
GF Value €57.59
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is International Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

International Bancshares FRA:IB4 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 1.57. GuruFocus rates FRA:IB4 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,286 Banks companies, International Bancshares ranks worse than 75.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), International Bancshares's current share price is €65.00. International Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €36.21. International Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.80.

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

FRA:IB4' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65   Med: 1.57   Max: 2.01
Current: 1.85

During the past years, International Bancshares's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.01. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.57.

FRA:IB4's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.97% of 1286 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:IB4: 1.85

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.

International Bancshares's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €45.741. 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 €36.21 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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International Bancshares  (FRA:IB4) 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.


International Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


International Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Bancshares'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.

International Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

International Bancshares Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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International Bancshares 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 1.64 1.70 1.73 1.66 1.63

FRA:IB4 vs SFBS, FULT, FFIN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, International Bancshares'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.


International Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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International Bancshares 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.

International Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=65.00/36.21
=1.80

* 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.

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

For example, International Bancshares'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)
=45.741/330.2130*330.2130
=45.741

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

International Bancshares Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 23.491 241.018 32.184
201609 23.605 241.428 32.286
201612 24.782 241.432 33.895
201703 24.759 243.801 33.534
201706 24.206 244.955 32.631
201709 23.052 246.819 30.841
201712 23.516 246.524 31.499
201803 22.475 249.554 29.739
201806 24.333 251.989 31.887
201809 24.085 252.439 31.505
201812 25.985 251.233 34.154
201903 26.758 254.202 34.759
201906 27.773 256.143 35.804
201909 28.809 256.759 37.051
201912 29.237 256.974 37.570
202003 30.292 258.115 38.753
202006 30.060 257.797 38.504
202009 28.729 260.280 36.448
202012 28.292 260.474 35.867
202103 29.073 264.877 36.244
202106 29.937 271.696 36.385
202109 30.778 274.310 37.050
202112 32.238 278.802 38.183
202203 30.810 287.504 35.387
202206 31.807 296.311 35.446
202209 31.780 296.808 35.357
202212 31.062 296.797 34.559
202303 32.422 301.836 35.470
202306 32.609 305.109 35.292
202309 33.122 307.789 35.535
202312 36.159 306.746 38.925
202403 36.757 312.332 38.861
202406 38.507 314.175 40.473
202409 39.827 315.301 41.711
202412 42.934 315.605 44.921
202503 43.041 319.799 44.443
202506 42.158 322.561 43.158
202509 42.869 324.800 43.583
202512 44.667 324.054 45.516
202603 45.741 330.213 45.741

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 1.80 mean?
International Bancshares (FRA:IB4) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.80 as of Aug. 03, 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 International Bancshares and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 1.57. Over the past decade, International Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 2.01. According to the industry distribution chart, International Bancshares ranks #977 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is International Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
International Bancshares' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.80 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 2.01. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. International Bancshares' value of 1.80 is 41.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Bancshares ranks #977 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SFBS and FULT?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, International Bancshares ranks #977 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places International Bancshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. International Bancshares' value of 1.80 is 41.7% above this benchmark. Historically, International Bancshares' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 2.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.57 vs. the industry median of 1.27, International Bancshares 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 1.27, based on 1,286 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. International Bancshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.80 is 41.7% 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 International Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Bancshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 1.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Bancshares (FRA:IB4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.59, compared to a current price of €65.00 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.57 and 41.7% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. International Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 International Bancshares (FRA:IB4), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 as of Aug. 03, 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 International Bancshares (FRA:IB4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €65.00 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €57.59. GuruFocus considers International Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:IB4:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.80 (15% above median its 10-year median of 1.57)
  • GF Value™: €57.59 vs. price of €65.00 (12.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 41.7% above the Banks median (#977 of 1286)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IB4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


International Bancshares Business Description

Other Exchanges IBOC:USA
Address 1200 San Bernardo Avenue, Laredo, TX, USA, 78042-1359
International Bancshares Corp is a registered multibank financial holding company providing a diversified range of commercial and retail banking services in its main banking and branch facilities located in north, south, central, and southeast Texas and the State of Oklahoma.. The company provides commercial and retail banking services in Texas and Oklahoma. The services provided by the bank include checking, savings, bank cards, lending, insurance, mortgage, investments, and other services.
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