Popular (FRA:PP4A) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.17 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 90% Above Median

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FRA:PP4A Popular Inc FRA:PP4A
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Price €149.00
GF Value €113.16
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Popular Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Popular FRA:PP4A 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.17 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates FRA:PP4A with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €113.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,289 Banks companies, Popular ranks worse than 83.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Popular's current share price is €149.00. Popular's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €68.73. Popular's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.17.

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

FRA:PP4A' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54   Med: 1.14   Max: 2.24
Current: 2.23

During the past years, Popular's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.24. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 1.14.

FRA:PP4A's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.86% of 1289 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs FRA:PP4A: 2.23

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.

Popular's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €87.128. 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 €68.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Popular  (FRA:PP4A) 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.


Popular Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Popular Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Popular'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.

Popular Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Popular Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Popular 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 1.51 1.71 1.67 1.75 2.10

FRA:PP4A vs UMBF, WTFC, CFR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Popular'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.


Popular Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Popular 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.

Popular's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=149.00/68.73
=2.17

* 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.

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

For example, Popular'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)
=87.128/333.9520*333.9520
=87.128

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Popular Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 45.770 241.428 63.311
201612 47.019 241.432 65.037
201703 47.137 243.801 64.567
201706 45.622 244.955 62.197
201709 43.052 246.819 58.250
201712 41.839 246.524 56.677
201803 39.798 249.554 53.257
201806 43.843 251.989 58.104
201809 44.365 252.439 58.691
201812 47.360 251.233 62.953
201903 49.364 254.202 64.851
201906 51.887 256.143 67.649
201909 55.000 256.759 71.535
201912 56.177 256.974 73.005
202003 57.996 258.115 75.036
202006 60.737 257.797 78.679
202009 59.376 260.280 76.182
202012 58.608 260.474 75.141
202103 58.490 264.877 73.743
202106 59.608 271.696 73.266
202109 63.459 274.310 77.257
202112 65.914 278.802 78.952
202203 55.190 287.504 64.106
202206 52.765 296.311 59.468
202209 50.765 296.808 57.118
202212 53.487 296.797 60.183
202303 57.735 301.836 63.878
202306 58.153 305.109 63.650
202309 57.620 307.789 62.518
202312 65.131 306.746 70.908
202403 65.612 312.332 70.154
202406 68.688 314.175 73.012
202409 72.399 315.301 76.682
202412 76.123 315.605 80.548
202503 77.471 319.799 80.900
202506 75.702 322.561 78.375
202509 77.534 324.800 79.719
202512 80.917 324.054 83.389
202603 84.138 330.213 85.091
202606 87.128 333.952 87.128

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 2.17 mean?
Popular (FRA:PP4A) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.17 as of Aug. 12, 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 Popular and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 1.14. Over the past decade, Popular's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 2.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Popular ranks #1081 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is Popular's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Popular's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.17 is 90% above median its 10-year median of 1.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 2.24. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Popular's value of 2.17 is 69.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Popular ranks #1081 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Popular has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Popular's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UMBF and WTFC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Popular ranks #1081 out of 1289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Popular in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Popular's value of 2.17 is 69.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Popular's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 2.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Popular 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 1,289 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. Popular's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.17 is 69.5% 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 Popular 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. Popular's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.17, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Popular stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Popular (FRA:PP4A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €113.16, compared to a current price of €149.00 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.17, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 69.5% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. Popular's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Popular (FRA:PP4A), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.17 as of Aug. 12, 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 Popular (FRA:PP4A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Popular stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €149.00 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €113.16. GuruFocus considers Popular to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PP4A:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.17 (90% above median its 10-year median of 1.14)
  • GF Value™: €113.16 vs. price of €149.00 (31.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.5% above the Banks median (#1081 of 1289)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PP4A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Popular Business Description

Other Exchanges BPOPO.PFD:USABPOP:USA
Address 209 Munoz Rivera Avenue, Hato Rey, PRI, 00918
Popular Inc, based in Puerto Rico, is a financial holding company with four main subsidiaries: Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, a bank in Puerto Rico in terms of assets; Banco Popular North America, its banking operation in the continental United States; Evertec, a data processor; and Popular Financial Holdings, a diversified financial services company. The Corporation's reportable segments consist of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and Popular U.S.
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