TFS Financial (FRA:PWT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.42 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:PWT TFS Financial Corp FRA:PWT
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What is TFS Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

TFS Financial FRA:PWT 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 2.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:PWT with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,291 Banks companies, TFS Financial ranks worse than 86.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), TFS Financial's current share price is €15.60. TFS Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.45. TFS Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.42.

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

FRA:PWT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5   Med: 2.35   Max: 3.45
Current: 2.42

During the past years, TFS Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.45. The lowest was 1.50. And the median was 2.35.

FRA:PWT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.75% of 1291 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs FRA:PWT: 2.42

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.

TFS Financial's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.929. 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 €6.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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TFS Financial  (FRA:PWT) 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.


TFS Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


TFS Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TFS Financial'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.

TFS Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

TFS Financial Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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TFS Financial 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 1.66 1.73 1.76 1.80 1.86

FRA:PWT vs IBOC, SFBS, FINN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, TFS Financial'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.


TFS Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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TFS Financial 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.

TFS Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=15.60/6.45
=2.42

* 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.

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

For example, TFS Financial'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)
=5.929/330.2130*330.2130
=5.929

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

TFS Financial Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 5.225 241.018 7.159
201609 5.205 241.428 7.119
201612 5.568 241.432 7.616
201703 5.544 243.801 7.509
201706 5.297 244.955 7.141
201709 5.041 246.819 6.744
201712 5.114 246.524 6.850
201803 4.999 249.554 6.615
201806 5.327 251.989 6.981
201809 5.376 252.439 7.032
201812 5.472 251.233 7.192
201903 5.485 254.202 7.125
201906 5.407 256.143 6.971
201909 5.503 256.759 7.077
201912 5.555 256.974 7.138
202003 5.347 258.115 6.841
202006 5.247 257.797 6.721
202009 5.067 260.280 6.428
202012 4.857 260.474 6.157
202103 5.099 264.877 6.357
202106 5.057 271.696 6.146
202109 5.244 274.310 6.313
202112 5.525 278.802 6.544
202203 5.806 287.504 6.668
202206 6.112 296.311 6.811
202209 6.639 296.808 7.386
202212 6.227 296.797 6.928
202303 6.112 301.836 6.687
202306 6.210 305.109 6.721
202309 6.504 307.789 6.978
202312 6.155 306.746 6.626
202403 6.308 312.332 6.669
202406 6.392 314.175 6.718
202409 5.978 315.301 6.261
202412 6.510 315.605 6.811
202503 6.247 319.799 6.450
202506 5.830 322.561 5.968
202509 5.751 324.800 5.847
202512 5.785 324.054 5.895
202603 5.929 330.213 5.929

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 2.42 mean?
TFS Financial (FRA:PWT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.42 as of Jul. 23, 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 TFS Financial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.35. Over the past decade, TFS Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 3.45. According to the industry distribution chart, TFS Financial ranks #1120 out of 1291 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is TFS Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
TFS Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.42 is near median its 10-year median of 2.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 3.45. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. TFS Financial's value of 2.42 is 92.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TFS Financial ranks #1120 out of 1291 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, TFS Financial has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TFS Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBOC and SFBS?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, TFS Financial ranks #1120 out of 1291 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places TFS Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. TFS Financial's value of 2.42 is 92.1% above this benchmark. Historically, TFS Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.50 to 3.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.35 vs. the industry median of 1.26, TFS Financial 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 1,291 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. TFS Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.42 is 92.1% 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 TFS Financial 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. TFS Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TFS Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TFS Financial (FRA:PWT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.52, compared to a current price of €15.60 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.35 and 92.1% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. TFS Financial's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 TFS Financial (FRA:PWT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.42 as of Jul. 23, 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 TFS Financial (FRA:PWT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TFS Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €15.60 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.52. GuruFocus considers TFS Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PWT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.42 (near median its 10-year median of 2.35)
  • GF Value™: €12.52 vs. price of €15.60 (24.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.1% above the Banks median (#1120 of 1291)

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


TFS Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges TFSL:USA
Address 7007 Broadway Avenue, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44105
TFS Financial Corp is the holding company for the Third Federal Savings and Loan Association of Cleveland. The company's ownership in the savings and loan association is its primary business activity. The association's principal business consists of originating and servicing residential real estate mortgage loans and attracting retail savings deposits. It does so by offering products with competitive rates and yields. The company also operates Third Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary that serves as a holding company or as an investor in vehicles such as private equity funds. Third Capital has interests in lease transactions of commercial buildings, title agencies providing escrow and settlement services, and reinsurance of private mortgage insurance on residential loans.
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