United Overseas Bank (HAM:UOB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.50 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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HAM:UOB United Overseas Bank Ltd HAM:UOB
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Price €29.22
GF Value €22.99
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is United Overseas Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

United Overseas Bank HAM:UOB +0.27% 84 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 1.27. GuruFocus rates HAM:UOB with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, United Overseas Bank ranks worse than 60.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), United Overseas Bank's current share price is €29.22. United Overseas Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €19.53. United Overseas Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.50.

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

HAM:UOB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.95   Med: 1.27   Max: 1.74
Current: 1.47

During the past 13 years, United Overseas Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.74. The lowest was 0.95. And the median was 1.27.

HAM:UOB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
60.08% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.255 vs HAM:UOB: 1.47

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.

United Overseas Bank's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €20.524. 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 €19.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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United Overseas Bank  (HAM:UOB) 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.


United Overseas Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


United Overseas Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Overseas 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.

United Overseas Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

United Overseas Bank 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 1.16 1.21 1.06 1.29 1.19

United Overseas Bank Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.06 0.00 1.29 0.00 1.19

HAM:UOB vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, United Overseas 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.


United Overseas Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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United Overseas 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=29.22/19.53
=1.50

* 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.

United Overseas Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, United Overseas Bank's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=20.524/324.0540*324.0540
=20.524

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

United Overseas Bank Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 13.270 241.432 17.811
201712 13.912 246.524 18.287
201812 14.488 251.233 18.687
201912 15.763 256.974 19.878
202012 15.084 260.474 18.766
202112 16.551 278.802 19.237
202212 18.084 296.797 19.745
202312 19.027 306.746 20.101
202412 21.041 315.605 21.604
202512 20.524 324.054 20.524

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 1.50 mean?
United Overseas Bank (HAM:UOB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 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 United Overseas Bank and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, United Overseas Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 1.74. According to the industry distribution chart, United Overseas Bank ranks #775 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is United Overseas Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
United Overseas Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.95 to a high of 1.74. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. United Overseas Bank's value of 1.50 is 19.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Overseas Bank ranks #775 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Overseas Bank has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Overseas Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, United Overseas Bank ranks #775 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places United Overseas Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. United Overseas Bank's value of 1.50 is 19.5% above this benchmark. Historically, United Overseas Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.95 to 1.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 1.26, United Overseas 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 1.26, 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. United Overseas Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.50 is 19.5% 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 United Overseas Bank 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. United Overseas Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Overseas Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Overseas Bank (HAM:UOB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.99, compared to a current price of €29.22 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 19.5% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. United Overseas Bank's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 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 United Overseas Bank (HAM:UOB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.50 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 United Overseas Bank (HAM:UOB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Overseas Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €29.22 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.99. GuruFocus considers United Overseas Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:UOB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.50 (18% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
  • GF Value™: €22.99 vs. price of €29.22 (27.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.5% above the Banks median (#775 of 1290)

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


United Overseas Bank Business Description

Address 80 Raffles Place, UOB Plaza, Singapore, SGP, 048624
United Overseas Bank is a diversified financial institution based in Singapore. Its regional reach spans Greater China and Southeast Asia. Key countries include Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Singapore, its core market, makes up around 50% of its total assets. The group offers a wide range of services, including consumer, commercial and corporate, and investment banking; corporate finance; treasury services; and wealth management, insurance, and brokerage services.
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