West Bancorp (FRA:WB3) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.75 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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FRA:WB3 West Bancorp Inc FRA:WB3
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What is West Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

West Bancorp FRA:WB3 +4.46% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:WB3 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.37. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, West Bancorp ranks worse than 74.34% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), West Bancorp's current share price is €23.40. West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €13.40. West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.75.

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

FRA:WB3' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13   Med: 2.02   Max: 3.17
Current: 1.77

During the past years, West Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.17. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 2.02.

FRA:WB3's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.34% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.255 vs FRA:WB3: 1.77

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.

West Bancorp's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.326. 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 €13.40 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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West Bancorp  (FRA:WB3) 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.


West Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


West Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West Bancorp'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.

West Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

West Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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West Bancorp 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 1.34 1.37 1.49 1.56 1.72

FRA:WB3 vs RBB, CBK, BMRC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, West Bancorp'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.


West Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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West Bancorp 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.

West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=23.40/13.40
=1.75

* 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.

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

For example, West Bancorp'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)
=14.326/333.9520*333.9520
=14.326

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

West Bancorp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.102 241.428 12.590
201612 9.715 241.432 13.438
201703 9.806 243.801 13.432
201706 9.601 244.955 13.089
201709 9.214 246.819 12.467
201712 9.281 246.524 12.572
201803 8.884 249.554 11.889
201806 9.579 251.989 12.695
201809 9.710 252.439 12.845
201812 10.304 251.233 13.697
201903 10.619 254.202 13.950
201906 10.910 256.143 14.224
201909 11.316 256.759 14.718
201912 11.638 256.974 15.124
202003 11.043 258.115 14.288
202006 11.252 257.797 14.576
202009 11.100 260.280 14.242
202012 11.165 260.474 14.315
202103 11.911 264.877 15.017
202106 12.360 271.696 15.192
202109 12.958 274.310 15.775
202112 13.917 278.802 16.670
202203 12.911 287.504 14.997
202206 12.291 296.311 13.852
202209 12.064 296.808 13.574
202212 11.977 296.797 13.476
202303 12.127 301.836 13.417
202306 11.982 305.109 13.115
202309 11.425 307.789 12.396
202312 12.339 306.746 13.433
202403 12.243 312.332 13.090
202406 12.356 314.175 13.134
202409 12.597 315.301 13.342
202412 12.928 315.605 13.680
202503 13.002 319.799 13.577
202506 12.330 322.561 12.765
202509 12.831 324.800 13.193
202512 13.408 324.054 13.818
202603 13.753 330.213 13.909
202606 14.326 333.952 14.326

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 1.75 mean?
West Bancorp (FRA:WB3) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 as of Jul. 25, 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 West Bancorp and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 2.02. Over the past decade, West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 3.17. According to the industry distribution chart, West Bancorp ranks #959 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
West Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 3.17. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. West Bancorp's value of 1.75 is 39.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Bancorp ranks #959 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, West Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RBB and CBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, West Bancorp ranks #959 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places West Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. West Bancorp's value of 1.75 is 39.4% above this benchmark. Historically, West Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.13 to 3.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 1.26, West Bancorp 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 1,290 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. West Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75 is 39.4% 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 West Bancorp 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. West Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
West Bancorp (FRA:WB3) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.75. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.37, compared to a current price of €23.40 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 39.4% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. West Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 West Bancorp (FRA:WB3), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.75 as of Jul. 25, 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 West Bancorp (FRA:WB3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €23.40 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.37.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WB3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.75 (13% below median its 10-year median of 2.02)
  • GF Value™: €21.37 vs. price of €23.40 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.4% above the Banks median (#959 of 1290)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WB3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


West Bancorp Business Description

Other Exchanges WTBA:USA
Address 3330 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, USA, 50266
West Bancorp Inc is a United States-based company that offers a full range of deposit services, including checking, savings, and money market accounts and time certificates of deposit. West Bank also offers online banking, mobile banking, and treasury management services, which help to meet the banking needs of its customers. Treasury management services offered to business customers include cash management, client-generated automated clearing house transactions, remote deposit, and fraud protection services. Also offered are merchant credit card processing and corporate credit cards. The bank operates only in the United States of America.
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