HFBA (HFB Financial) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.93 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — Near Median

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What is HFB Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

HFB Financial HFBA 54 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates HFBA with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,286 Banks companies, HFB Financial ranks better than 68.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-02), HFB Financial's current share price is $38.00. HFB Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $40.67. HFB Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.93.

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

HFBA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65   Med: 0.87   Max: 1.22
Current: 0.94

During the past 13 years, HFB Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.22. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 0.87.

HFBA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
68.27% of 1286 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs HFBA: 0.94

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.

HFB Financial's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $46.894. 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 $40.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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HFB Financial  (OTCPK:HFBA) 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.


HFB Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


HFB Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HFB Financial'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.

HFB Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

HFB Financial Annual Data
Trend Jun00 Jun01 Jun02 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.19 0.99 0.81 0.81 0.80

HFB Financial Semi-Annual Data
Jun96 Jun97 Jun98 Jun99 Jun00 Jun01 Jun02 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 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 1.19 0.99 0.81 0.81 0.80

HFBA vs HCBC, TMAK, MBBC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, HFB Financial'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.


HFB Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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HFB Financial 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.

HFB Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=38.00/40.67
=0.93

* 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.

HFB Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, HFB Financial'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)
=46.894/324.0540*324.0540
=46.894

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

HFB Financial Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
200006 13.889 172.400 26.107
200106 15.782 178.000 28.732
200206 17.084 179.900 30.773
201912 38.474 256.974 48.517
202012 41.055 260.474 51.076
202112 42.852 278.802 49.807
202212 37.278 296.797 40.702
202312 39.378 306.746 41.600
202412 41.363 315.605 42.470
202512 46.894 324.054 46.894

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 0.93 mean?
HFB Financial (HFBA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 as of Aug. 02, 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 HFB Financial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, HFB Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, HFB Financial ranks #408 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is HFB Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
HFB Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 is near median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 1.22. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. HFB Financial's value of 0.93 is 26.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HFB Financial ranks #408 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HFB Financial has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HFB Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HCBC and TMAK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, HFB Financial ranks #408 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts HFB Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. HFB Financial's value of 0.93 is 26.8% below this benchmark. Historically, HFB Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 1.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 1.27, HFB Financial 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 1.27, based on 1,286 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. HFB Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.93 is 26.8% 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 HFB Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HFB Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HFB Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HFB Financial (HFBA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.39, compared to a current price of $38.00 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 26.8% below the Banks industry median of 1.27. HFB Financial's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 HFB Financial (HFBA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Aug. 02, 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 HFB Financial (HFBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HFB Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.00 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.39. GuruFocus considers HFB Financial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HFBA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.93 (near median its 10-year median of 0.87)
  • GF Value™: $36.39 vs. price of $38.00 (4.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.8% below the Banks median (#408 of 1286)

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


HFB Financial Business Description

Address 1602 Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, KY, USA, 40965-1225
HFB Financial Corp is a United States-based company providing a full range of banking and financial services to individuals and corporate customers, mainly in Bell County, Kentucky, and surrounding areas in Tennessee and Virginia. It offers checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, health savings, and individual retirement accounts, along with overdraft and card services. The Company also provides loans, online banking, investment, and insurance-related services.
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