FRBA (First Bank) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.26 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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What is First Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

First Bank FRBA +0.05% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates FRBA with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Banks companies, First Bank ranks better than 51.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), First Bank's current share price is $19.02. First Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $15.09. First Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.26.

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

FRBA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91   Med: 1.08   Max: 1.26
Current: 1.26

During the past years, First Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.26. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 1.08.

FRBA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
51.83% of 1285 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.3 vs FRBA: 1.26

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.

First Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.931. 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 $15.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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First Bank  (NAS:FRBA) 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.


First Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


First Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First 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.

First Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

First Bank Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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First Bank Quarterly Data
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FRBA vs GBFH, CBK, RBB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First 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.


First Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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First 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=19.02/15.09
=1.26

* 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.

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

For example, First Bank'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)
=17.931/330.2130*330.2130
=17.931

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

First Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 7.783 241.432 10.645
201703 7.954 243.801 10.773
201706 8.722 244.955 11.758
201709 9.349 246.819 12.508
201712 9.359 246.524 12.536
201803 9.518 249.554 12.594
201806 9.952 251.989 13.041
201809 10.215 252.439 13.362
201812 10.432 251.233 13.712
201903 10.640 254.202 13.822
201906 10.782 256.143 13.900
201909 10.914 256.759 14.036
201912 11.066 256.974 14.220
202003 11.234 258.115 14.372
202006 11.536 257.797 14.776
202009 11.795 260.280 14.964
202012 12.082 260.474 15.317
202103 12.511 264.877 15.597
202106 12.936 271.696 15.722
202109 13.367 274.310 16.091
202112 13.695 278.802 16.220
202203 13.805 287.504 15.856
202206 14.100 296.311 15.713
202209 14.437 296.808 16.062
202212 14.886 296.797 16.562
202303 15.035 301.836 16.449
202306 15.449 305.109 16.720
202309 14.484 307.789 15.539
202312 14.855 306.746 15.991
202403 15.232 312.332 16.104
202406 15.609 314.175 16.406
202409 15.963 315.301 16.718
202412 16.300 315.605 17.054
202503 16.566 319.799 17.105
202506 16.959 322.561 17.361
202509 17.415 324.800 17.705
202512 17.883 324.054 18.223
202603 17.931 330.213 17.931

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 1.26 mean?
First Bank (FRBA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.26 as of Aug. 16, 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 First Bank and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, First Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, First Bank ranks #619 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is First Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
First Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.26 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 1.26. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. First Bank's value of 1.26 is 3.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Bank ranks #619 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Bank has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GBFH and CBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Bank ranks #619 out of 1285 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts First Bank in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. First Bank's value of 1.26 is 3.1% below this benchmark. Historically, First Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 1.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 1.30, First Bank 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 1.30, based on 1,285 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. First Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.26 is 3.1% 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 First Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Bank (FRBA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.79, compared to a current price of $19.02 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 3.1% below the Banks industry median of 1.30. First Bank's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 First Bank (FRBA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 as of Aug. 16, 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 First Bank (FRBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.02 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.79. GuruFocus considers First Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRBA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.26 (17% above median its 10-year median of 1.08)
  • GF Value™: $16.79 vs. price of $19.02 (13.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.1% below the Banks median (#619 of 1285)

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


First Bank Business Description

Address 2465 Kuser Road, Hamilton, NJ, USA, 08690
First Bank is a full-service commercial bank, with target businesses from individuals, businesses, and governmental entities located in service regions throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, with a particular focus between New York City and Philadelphia. The group focuses on traditional deposit and loan products with businesses and individuals living and working in markets as the source of business. Its services are Business Banking, Personal Banking, Digital Banking, and Lending.
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