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HDFC BankHDB -0.38%40 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.79 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates HDB with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.60 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,303 Banks companies, HDFC Bank ranks worse than 76745.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for HDFC Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HDB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 1.25 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio only.
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.
HDFC Bank's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar25 was $17.393. 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 $9.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar25.
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HDFC Bank (NYSE:HDB) 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.
HDFC Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
HDFC Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HDFC 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.
HDB vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, HDFC 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.
HDFC Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, HDFC Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HDFC Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
HDFC 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.
HDFC Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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 2.79 mean?
HDFC Bank (HDB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.79 as of Jul. 13, 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 HDFC Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HDFC Bank ranks #999999 out of 1303 companies in the Banks industry.
Is HDFC Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
HDFC Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.79. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. HDFC Bank's value of 2.79 is 123.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HDFC Bank ranks #999999 out of 1303 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HDFC Bank has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HDFC Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, HDFC Bank ranks #999999 out of 1303 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places HDFC Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. HDFC Bank's value of 2.79 is 123.2% above this benchmark. 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 1,303 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. HDFC Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.79 is 123.2% 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 HDFC Bank 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. HDFC Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HDFC Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HDFC Bank (HDB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.60, compared to a current price of $26.41 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.79 and 123.2% above the Banks industry median of 1.25. HDFC Bank's overall GF Score™ is 40/100. 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 HDFC Bank (HDB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.79 as of Jul. 13, 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 HDFC Bank (HDB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HDFC Bank stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $26.41 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.60.
GuruFocus considers HDFC Bank to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HDB:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.79
GF Value™: $31.60 vs. price of $26.41 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 123.2% above the Banks median (#999999 of 1303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HDB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HDFC Bank Ltd is an Indian bank. It operates in the following segments: Treasury, Retail banking, Wholesale banking, and Other banking business. The maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Retail banking segment, which serves retail customers through its branch network and other channels. This segment raises customer deposits and provides loans and other services to customers using different product groups. Its other operations include providing wholesale banking services to corporates, government entities, and other enterprises, generating income from its treasury operations, and performing para-banking activities such as offering credit cards, debit cards, etc. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its operations in India.
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