Standard Chartered (FRA:STDK) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.25 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 155% Above Median

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FRA:STDK Standard Chartered PLC FRA:STDK
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Price $97.38
GF Value $56.17
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What is Standard Chartered Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Standard Chartered FRA:STDK +0.01% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 155% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:STDK with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $56.17. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,286 Banks companies, Standard Chartered ranks worse than 54.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Standard Chartered's current share price is $97.38. Standard Chartered's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $77.78. Standard Chartered's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.25.

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

FRA:STDK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34   Med: 0.49   Max: 1.34
Current: 1.34

During the past years, Standard Chartered's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.34. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.49.

FRA:STDK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.51% of 1286 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:STDK: 1.34

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.

Standard Chartered's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $25.312. 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 $77.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Standard Chartered  (FRA:STDK) 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.


Standard Chartered Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Standard Chartered Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Standard Chartered'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.

Standard Chartered Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Standard Chartered Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.40 0.47 0.47 0.65 1.14

Standard Chartered 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 0.77 0.91 1.14 0.97 1.25

FRA:STDK vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Standard Chartered'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.


Standard Chartered Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Standard Chartered 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.

Standard Chartered's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=97.38/77.78
=1.25

* 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.

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

For example, Standard Chartered'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)
=25.312/142.3000*142.3000
=25.312

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 142.3000.

Standard Chartered Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201406 18.603 99.800 26.525
201412 17.871 99.900 25.456
201506 18.336 100.100 26.066
201512 14.701 100.400 20.836
201606 14.773 101.000 20.814
201612 14.719 102.200 20.494
201706 15.514 103.500 21.330
201712 15.615 105.000 21.162
201806 15.483 105.900 20.805
201812 15.139 107.100 20.115
201903 0.000 107.000 0.000
201906 15.355 107.900 20.250
201909 0.000 108.400 0.000
201912 15.753 108.500 20.660
202003 15.792 108.600 20.692
202006 15.708 108.800 20.545
202009 15.487 109.200 20.181
202012 15.971 109.400 20.774
202103 16.647 109.700 21.594
202106 16.835 111.400 21.505
202109 16.708 112.400 21.153
202112 17.099 114.700 21.213
202203 16.686 116.500 20.381
202206 16.744 120.500 19.773
202209 17.217 122.300 20.033
202212 17.322 125.300 19.672
202303 17.671 126.800 19.831
202306 17.781 129.400 19.554
202309 17.786 130.100 19.454
202312 18.945 130.500 20.658
202403 19.507 131.600 21.093
202406 19.968 133.000 21.364
202409 21.029 133.500 22.415
202412 21.134 135.100 22.260
202503 21.979 136.100 22.980
202506 23.273 138.400 23.929
202509 23.027 138.900 23.591
202512 24.091 139.900 24.504
202603 24.464 140.800 24.725
202606 25.312 142.300 25.312

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 1.25 mean?
Standard Chartered (FRA:STDK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.25 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 Standard Chartered and its competitors. This is 155% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, Standard Chartered's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered ranks #701 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Standard Chartered's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Standard Chartered's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.25 is 155% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 1.34. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Standard Chartered's value of 1.25 is 1.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Chartered ranks #701 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Chartered has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Chartered's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered ranks #701 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Standard Chartered in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Standard Chartered's value of 1.25 is 1.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Standard Chartered's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 1.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Standard Chartered has consistently been below 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. Standard Chartered's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.25 is 1.6% below 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 Standard Chartered 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. Standard Chartered's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25, which is 155% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Chartered stock overvalued right now?
Standard Chartered (FRA:STDK) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.25. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.17, compared to a current price of $97.38 — trading 73.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25, which is 155% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 1.6% below the Banks industry median of 1.27. Standard Chartered's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Standard Chartered (FRA:STDK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 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 Standard Chartered (FRA:STDK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $97.38 is trading 73.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $56.17.

Key valuation signals for FRA:STDK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.25 (155% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
  • GF Value™: $56.17 vs. price of $97.38 (73.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.6% below the Banks median (#701 of 1286)

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


Standard Chartered Business Description

Address 1 Basinghall Avenue, London, GBR, EC2V 5DD
Standard Chartered Bank was established in 1853 by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom, with holding company Standard Chartered PLC incorporated in 1969. The bank is domiciled in the United Kingdom, and provides banking services across over 50 countries and territories, primarily in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the UK. The bulk of the business is in corporate and transaction banking, financial markets, and corporate finance. The bank has strong retail franchises focusing on the affluent segment in Hong Kong, Singapore, and certain countries in Africa. The bank has also launched a ventures division to focus on financial technology, including digital banks in Hong Kong and Singapore, online payment, and digital assets.
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