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Golden State BancorpGSBX 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.23 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates GSBX with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Banks companies, Golden State Bancorp ranks better than 96.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Golden State Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GSBX'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.16 Max: 0.23
Current: 0.23
During the past 11 years, Golden State Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.23. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.16.
GSBX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 96.22% of 1298
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.25
vs GSBX: 0.23
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.
Golden State Bancorp's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $29.135. 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 $168.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Golden State Bancorp (OTCPK:GSBX) 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.
Golden State Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Golden State Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Golden State 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.
Golden State Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
GSBX vs PROV, RVSB, OXBC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Golden State 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.
Golden State Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Golden State Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Golden State Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Golden State 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.
* 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.
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 0.23 mean?
Golden State Bancorp (GSBX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.23 as of Jul. 15, 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 Golden State Bancorp and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, Golden State Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Golden State Bancorp ranks #49 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Golden State Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Golden State Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.23 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.23. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Golden State Bancorp's value of 0.23 is 81.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Golden State Bancorp ranks #49 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Golden State Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golden State Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PROV and RVSB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Golden State Bancorp ranks #49 out of 1298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Golden State Bancorp in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Golden State Bancorp's value of 0.23 is 81.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Golden State Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Golden State Bancorp 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 1.25, based on 1,298 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. Golden State Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.23 is 81.6% 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 Golden State Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Golden State Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.23, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Golden State Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden State Bancorp (GSBX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.62, compared to a current price of $38.35 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.23, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 81.6% below the Banks industry median of 1.25. Golden State Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Golden State Bancorp (GSBX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.23 as of Jul. 15, 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 Golden State Bancorp (GSBX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden State Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.35 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.62.
GuruFocus considers Golden State Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GSBX:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.23 (44% above median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: $31.62 vs. price of $38.35 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.6% below the Banks median (#49 of 1298)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GSBX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Golden State Bancorp is a bank holding company. Through the Golden State Bank, it functions as a full-service bank, serving the business, commercial, and professional markets. The bank offers various financial products and services such as different types of loans and advances, deposit accounts, cash management services, and international banking services among others.
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