BlackRock (HAM:UU2) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.40 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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HAM:UU2 BlackRock Inc HAM:UU2
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Price €909.60
GF Value €1,043.53
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is BlackRock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

BlackRock HAM:UU2 -1.34% 93 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.40 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 3.15. GuruFocus rates HAM:UU2 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €1,043.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 967 Asset Management companies, BlackRock ranks worse than 91.83% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), BlackRock's current share price is €909.60. BlackRock's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €267.78. BlackRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.40.

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

HAM:UU2' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98   Med: 3.15   Max: 4.78
Current: 3.74

During the past years, BlackRock's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.78. The lowest was 1.98. And the median was 3.15.

HAM:UU2's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.83% of 967 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs HAM:UU2: 3.74

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.

BlackRock's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €347.167. 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 €267.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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BlackRock  (HAM:UU2) 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.


BlackRock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


BlackRock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackRock'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.

BlackRock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

BlackRock Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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BlackRock 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 3.59 3.94 3.63 3.14 3.15

HAM:UU2 vs BX, KKR, APO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock'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.


BlackRock Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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BlackRock 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.

BlackRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=909.60/267.779
=3.40

* 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.

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

For example, BlackRock'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)
=347.167/333.9520*333.9520
=347.167

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

BlackRock Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 162.102 241.428 224.225
201612 172.228 241.432 238.228
201703 170.556 243.801 233.623
201706 162.619 244.955 221.702
201709 160.278 246.819 216.860
201712 167.954 246.524 227.518
201803 165.266 249.554 221.158
201806 176.162 251.989 233.461
201809 179.267 252.439 237.153
201812 186.222 251.233 247.536
201903 186.597 254.202 245.137
201906 185.574 256.143 241.946
201909 199.700 256.759 259.739
201912 201.568 256.974 261.949
202003 203.882 258.115 263.785
202006 198.755 257.797 257.469
202009 201.404 260.280 258.411
202012 201.766 260.474 258.683
202103 210.934 264.877 265.942
202106 212.556 271.696 261.261
202109 217.807 274.310 265.164
202112 225.472 278.802 270.073
202203 230.183 287.504 267.370
202206 242.701 296.311 273.532
202209 258.596 296.808 290.958
202212 242.668 296.797 273.047
202303 239.863 301.836 265.385
202306 244.811 305.109 267.954
202309 257.659 307.789 279.561
202312 251.401 306.746 273.698
202403 259.834 312.332 277.820
202406 265.950 314.175 282.691
202409 264.190 315.301 279.818
202412 307.607 315.605 325.489
202503 299.722 319.799 312.986
202506 269.384 322.561 278.897
202509 322.685 324.800 331.777
202512 321.169 324.054 330.979
202603 337.189 330.213 341.007
202606 347.167 333.952 347.167

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 3.40 mean?
BlackRock (HAM:UU2) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.40 as of Sep. 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 BlackRock and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.15. Over the past decade, BlackRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.98 to 4.78. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock ranks #888 out of 967 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is BlackRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
BlackRock's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.40 is near median its 10-year median of 3.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 4.78. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. BlackRock's value of 3.40 is 304.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock ranks #888 out of 967 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BX and KKR?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock ranks #888 out of 967 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places BlackRock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. BlackRock's value of 3.40 is 304.8% above this benchmark. Historically, BlackRock's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.98 to 4.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.15 vs. the industry median of 0.84, BlackRock 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.84, based on 967 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. BlackRock's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.40 is 304.8% 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 BlackRock and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackRock's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock (HAM:UU2) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1,043.53, compared to a current price of €909.60 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.15 and 304.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.84. BlackRock's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 7 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 BlackRock (HAM:UU2), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.40 as of Sep. 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 BlackRock (HAM:UU2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €909.60 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1,043.53. GuruFocus considers BlackRock to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:UU2:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.40 (near median its 10-year median of 3.15)
  • GF Value™: €1,043.53 vs. price of €909.60 (12.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 304.8% above the Asset Management median (#888 of 967)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:UU2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BlackRock Business Description

Address 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, USA, 10001
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world, with $14.041 trillion in assets under management at the end of December 2025. Its product mix is diverse, with 55% of managed assets in equity strategies, 23% in fixed income, 9% in multi-asset classes, 6% in money market funds, and 5% in alternatives. Passive strategies account for more than two-thirds of long-term AUM, with the company's ETF platform maintaining a leading market share domestically and on a global basis. Product distribution is weighted more toward institutional clients, which, by our calculations, account for around 80% of AUM. BlackRock is geographically diverse, with clients in more than 100 countries and more than one-third of managed assets coming from investors domiciled outside the US and Canada.
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