Axis Bank (FRA:UZC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.59 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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FRA:UZC Axis Bank Ltd FRA:UZC
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Price €56.00
GF Value €59.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Axis Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Axis Bank FRA:UZC +2.75% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 3.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:UZC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,286 Banks companies, Axis Bank ranks worse than 89.04% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Axis Bank's current share price is €56.00. Axis Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €21.61. Axis Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.59.

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

FRA:UZC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.46   Med: 3.02   Max: 3.62
Current: 2.6

During the past years, Axis Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.62. The lowest was 2.46. And the median was 3.02.

FRA:UZC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
89.04% of 1286 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs FRA:UZC: 2.60

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.

Axis Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €32.774. 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 €21.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Axis Bank  (FRA:UZC) 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.


Axis Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Axis Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Axis Bank'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.

Axis Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Axis Bank Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Axis Bank 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 2.91 2.63 2.85 2.52 2.85

Axis Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Axis Bank'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.


Axis Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Axis Bank 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.

Axis Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=56.00/21.61
=2.59

* 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.

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

For example, Axis Bank'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)
=32.774/166.1454*166.1454
=32.774

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 166.1454.

Axis Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201303 10.051 85.687 19.489
201306 9.696 88.365 18.231
201403 9.694 91.425 17.617
201503 14.021 97.163 23.975
201603 15.087 102.518 24.451
201703 16.725 105.196 26.415
201803 15.596 109.786 23.602
201806 0.000 111.317 0.000
201809 0.000 115.142 0.000
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 16.789 118.202 23.599
201906 17.577 120.880 24.159
201909 19.189 123.175 25.883
201912 19.606 126.235 25.805
202003 18.573 124.705 24.745
202006 18.174 127.000 23.776
202009 18.715 130.118 23.897
202012 18.335 130.889 23.274
202103 19.500 131.771 24.587
202106 19.517 134.084 24.184
202109 20.627 135.847 25.228
202112 21.742 138.161 26.146
202203 22.956 138.822 27.474
202206 24.251 142.347 28.305
202209 26.323 144.661 30.232
202212 25.128 145.763 28.642
202303 23.944 146.865 27.087
202306 24.817 150.280 27.437
202309 26.059 151.492 28.580
202312 26.645 152.924 28.949
202403 28.187 153.035 30.602
202406 29.706 155.789 31.681
202409 29.969 157.882 31.538
202412 32.586 158.323 34.196
202503 32.313 157.552 34.076
202506 31.555 159.755 32.817
202509 31.018 162.289 31.755
202512 31.602 163.281 32.156
202603 32.237 164.272 32.605
202606 32.774 166.145 32.774

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 2.59 mean?
Axis Bank (FRA:UZC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.59 as of Aug. 05, 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 Axis Bank and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 3.02. Over the past decade, Axis Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.46 to 3.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Axis Bank ranks #1145 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Axis Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Axis Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.59 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 3.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 3.62. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Axis Bank's value of 2.59 is 103.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axis Bank ranks #1145 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Axis Bank has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axis Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Axis Bank ranks #1145 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Axis Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Axis Bank's value of 2.59 is 103.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Axis Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.46 to 3.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.02 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Axis Bank 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. Axis Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.59 is 103.9% 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 Axis Bank 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. Axis Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 3.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axis Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axis Bank (FRA:UZC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.08, compared to a current price of €56.00 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 3.02 and 103.9% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. Axis Bank's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Axis Bank (FRA:UZC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.59 as of Aug. 05, 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 Axis Bank (FRA:UZC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axis Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €56.00 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €59.08. GuruFocus considers Axis Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:UZC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.59 (14% below median its 10-year median of 3.02)
  • GF Value™: €59.08 vs. price of €56.00 (5.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 103.9% above the Banks median (#1145 of 1286)

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


Axis Bank Business Description

Address Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Axis House, C-2, Wadia International Centre, Worli, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 025
Axis Bank Ltd is a full-service bank operating mostly in India. The bank operates under four segments: treasury, corporate/wholesale banking, retail banking, Digital Banking and other banking. Treasury operations include security investments and derivative trading. Corporate/wholesale banking solutions include mid/large corporate relationships, corporate advisory, project appraisals, and syndication. Retail banking solutions include lending to individual/small businesses, savings accounts, debit and credit cards, ATMs and mobile banking, personal loans. Other banking operations include third-party product distribution and other banking transactions. It derives maximum revenue from Retail Banking.
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