FSBW (FS Bancorp) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.36 (As of Sep. 06, 2026) — Near Median

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FSBW FS Bancorp Inc FSBW
62 GF Score
Price $43.83
GF Value $41.60
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is FS Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

FS Bancorp FSBW +1.28% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Sep. 06, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates FSBW with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,276 Banks companies, FS Bancorp ranks worse than 54.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-06), FS Bancorp's current share price is $43.825. FS Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $32.20. FS Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.36.

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

FSBW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.15   Med: 1.49   Max: 2.66
Current: 1.36

During the past years, FS Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.66. The lowest was 1.15. And the median was 1.49.

FSBW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
54.08% of 1276 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs FSBW: 1.36

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.

FS Bancorp's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $42.963. 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 $32.20 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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FS Bancorp  (NAS:FSBW) 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.


FS Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


FS Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FS 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.

FS Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

FS Bancorp 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 1.89 1.59 1.56 1.53 1.37

FS 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 1.38 1.36 1.37 1.24 1.35

FSBW vs BFCC, CSHX, COSO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, FS 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.


FS Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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FS 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=43.825/32.20
=1.36

* 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.

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

For example, FS 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)
=42.963/333.9520*333.9520
=42.963

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

FS Bancorp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 13.008 241.428 17.993
201612 13.243 241.432 18.318
201703 13.695 243.801 18.759
201706 14.443 244.955 19.690
201709 16.087 246.819 21.766
201712 16.576 246.524 22.455
201803 16.972 249.554 22.712
201806 17.442 251.989 23.115
201809 18.547 252.439 24.536
201812 20.038 251.233 26.636
201903 21.045 254.202 27.647
201906 21.155 256.143 27.581
201909 21.812 256.759 28.370
201912 22.454 256.974 29.180
202003 23.180 258.115 29.991
202006 24.575 257.797 31.835
202009 25.868 260.280 33.190
202012 27.136 260.474 34.791
202103 30.088 264.877 37.934
202106 30.782 271.696 37.835
202109 31.110 274.310 37.874
202112 30.295 278.802 36.288
202203 29.249 287.504 33.974
202206 28.817 296.311 32.478
202209 28.628 296.808 32.211
202212 29.950 296.797 33.699
202303 31.233 301.836 34.556
202306 32.233 305.109 35.280
202309 32.153 307.789 34.886
202312 33.904 306.746 36.911
202403 35.605 312.332 38.070
202406 36.682 314.175 38.991
202409 36.958 315.301 39.144
202412 37.759 315.605 39.954
202503 38.595 319.799 40.303
202506 39.008 322.561 40.386
202509 39.882 324.800 41.006
202512 40.982 324.054 42.234
202603 41.836 330.213 42.310
202606 42.963 333.952 42.963

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 1.36 mean?
FS Bancorp (FSBW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 as of Sep. 06, 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 FS Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, FS Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 2.66. According to the industry distribution chart, FS Bancorp ranks #690 out of 1276 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is FS Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
FS Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 is near median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.15 to a high of 2.66. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. FS Bancorp's value of 1.36 is 5.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FS Bancorp ranks #690 out of 1276 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FS Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FS Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BFCC and CSHX?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, FS Bancorp ranks #690 out of 1276 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places FS Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. FS Bancorp's value of 1.36 is 5.4% above this benchmark. Historically, FS Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.15 to 2.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 1.29, FS 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 1.29, based on 1,276 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. FS Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.36 is 5.4% 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 FS Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FS Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FS Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FS Bancorp (FSBW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.60, compared to a current price of $43.83 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 5.4% above the Banks industry median of 1.29. FS Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 FS Bancorp (FSBW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36 as of Sep. 06, 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 FS Bancorp (FSBW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FS Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $43.83 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.60. GuruFocus considers FS Bancorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FSBW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.36 (near median its 10-year median of 1.49)
  • GF Value™: $41.60 vs. price of $43.83 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.4% above the Banks median (#690 of 1276)

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


FS Bancorp Business Description

Address 6920 220th Street South West, Mountlake Terrace, WA, USA, 98043
FS Bancorp Inc is the holding company of First Security Bank, a diversified lender with a focus on the origination of commercial real estate, one-to-four-family, and home equity loans, consumer loans, including a variety of indirect home improvement (fixture secured loans), and marine loans, and commercial business loans. The company has two operating segments; The commercial and consumer banking segment provides diversified financial products and services to its commercial and consumer customers through Bank branches, automated teller machines, online banking platforms, mobile banking apps, and telephone banking; and The home lending segment originates one-to-four-family residential mortgage loans for sale in the secondary markets as well as loans held for investment.
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