HOMB (Home BancShares) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.64 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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HOMB Home BancShares Inc HOMB
76 GF Score
Price $31.35
GF Value $29.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Home BancShares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Home BancShares HOMB +0.74% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 1.92. GuruFocus rates HOMB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,288 Banks companies, Home BancShares ranks worse than 66.07% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Home BancShares's current share price is $31.35. Home BancShares's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $19.16. Home BancShares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.64.

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

HOMB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26   Med: 1.92   Max: 5.4
Current: 1.62

During the past years, Home BancShares's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.40. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 1.92.

HOMB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
66.07% of 1288 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs HOMB: 1.62

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.

Home BancShares's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $22.685. 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 $19.16 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Home BancShares  (NYSE:HOMB) 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.


Home BancShares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Home BancShares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Home BancShares'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.

Home BancShares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Home BancShares Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Home BancShares 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 1.63 1.58 1.53 1.44 1.49

HOMB vs HWC, AUB, ABCB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Home BancShares'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.


Home BancShares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Home BancShares 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.

Home BancShares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=31.35/19.16
=1.64

* 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.

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

For example, Home BancShares'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)
=22.685/333.9520*333.9520
=22.685

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Home BancShares Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 9.225 241.428 12.760
201612 9.450 241.432 13.071
201703 10.050 243.801 13.766
201706 10.317 244.955 14.065
201709 12.707 246.819 17.193
201712 12.695 246.524 17.197
201803 12.893 249.554 17.253
201806 13.260 251.989 17.573
201809 13.444 252.439 17.785
201812 13.765 251.233 18.297
201903 14.042 254.202 18.447
201906 14.459 256.143 18.851
201909 14.799 256.759 19.248
201912 15.096 256.974 19.618
202003 14.716 258.115 19.040
202006 15.085 257.797 19.541
202009 15.384 260.280 19.738
202012 15.783 260.474 20.235
202103 16.018 264.877 20.195
202106 16.391 271.696 20.147
202109 16.682 274.310 20.309
202112 16.895 278.802 20.237
202203 16.407 287.504 19.058
202206 17.042 296.311 19.207
202209 16.943 296.808 19.063
202212 17.334 296.797 19.504
202303 17.871 301.836 19.773
202306 18.038 305.109 19.743
202309 18.065 307.789 19.601
202312 18.812 306.746 20.480
202403 18.981 312.332 20.295
202406 19.302 314.175 20.517
202409 19.911 315.301 21.089
202412 19.916 315.605 21.074
202503 20.396 319.799 21.299
202506 20.713 322.561 21.444
202509 21.408 324.800 22.011
202512 21.883 324.054 22.551
202603 22.147 330.213 22.398
202606 22.685 333.952 22.685

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 1.64 mean?
Home BancShares (HOMB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.64 as of Aug. 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 Home BancShares and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 1.92. Over the past decade, Home BancShares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 5.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Home BancShares ranks #851 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Home BancShares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Home BancShares' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.64 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 5.40. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Home BancShares' value of 1.64 is 28.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Home BancShares ranks #851 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Home BancShares has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Home BancShares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HWC and AUB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Home BancShares ranks #851 out of 1288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Home BancShares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Home BancShares' value of 1.64 is 28.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Home BancShares' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 5.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.92 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Home BancShares 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 1.28, based on 1,288 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. Home BancShares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.64 is 28.1% 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 Home BancShares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Home BancShares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 1.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Home BancShares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Home BancShares (HOMB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.78, compared to a current price of $31.35 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.92 and 28.1% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. Home BancShares' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Home BancShares (HOMB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.64 as of Aug. 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 Home BancShares (HOMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Home BancShares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $31.35 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.78. GuruFocus considers Home BancShares to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HOMB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.64 (15% below median its 10-year median of 1.92)
  • GF Value™: $29.78 vs. price of $31.35 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.1% above the Banks median (#851 of 1288)

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


Home BancShares Business Description

Address 719 Harkrider, Suite 100, Conway, AR, USA, 72032
Home BancShares Inc is a bank holding company that operates through its wholly owned community bank subsidiary, Centennial Bank. The bank provides a broad range of commercial and retail banking, as well as related financial services, to a diverse customer base. Its customer base includes businesses, real estate developers and investors, individuals, and municipalities. The company's loan portfolio, while diversified, is typically between half and two thirds in commercial real estate loans. The company's plan emphasizes growth, both through strategic acquisitions and organically within its existing markets. The company has one reportable segment: The Banking Segment.
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