HWBK (Hawthorn Bancshares) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.89 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 31% Above Median

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HWBK Hawthorn Bancshares Inc HWBK
63 GF Score
Price $39.44
GF Value $34.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hawthorn Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Hawthorn Bancshares HWBK +0.15% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates HWBK with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,283 Banks companies, Hawthorn Bancshares ranks worse than 76.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Hawthorn Bancshares's current share price is $39.44. Hawthorn Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $20.83. Hawthorn Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.89.

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

HWBK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 1.44   Max: 1.97
Current: 1.89

During the past years, Hawthorn Bancshares's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.97. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.44.

HWBK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
76.85% of 1283 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs HWBK: 1.89

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.

Hawthorn Bancshares's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $26.488. 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 $20.83 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Hawthorn Bancshares  (NAS:HWBK) 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.


Hawthorn Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Hawthorn Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hawthorn 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.

Hawthorn Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Hawthorn Bancshares 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 1.59 1.27 1.45 1.52 1.76

Hawthorn 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 1.51 1.58 1.76 1.65 1.89

HWBK vs ISBA, ATLO, FXNC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hawthorn 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.


Hawthorn Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Hawthorn 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.

Hawthorn Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=39.44/20.83
=1.89

* 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.

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

For example, Hawthorn 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)
=26.488/333.9520*333.9520
=26.488

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Hawthorn Bancshares Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 12.529 241.428 17.331
201612 12.315 241.432 17.034
201703 12.597 243.801 17.255
201706 13.399 244.955 18.267
201709 13.067 246.819 17.680
201712 12.455 246.524 16.872
201803 12.453 249.554 16.665
201806 13.222 251.989 17.523
201809 12.922 252.439 17.095
201812 13.540 251.233 17.998
201903 14.284 254.202 18.765
201906 15.493 256.143 20.199
201909 15.366 256.759 19.986
201912 15.668 256.974 20.361
202003 15.980 258.115 20.675
202006 17.111 257.797 22.166
202009 17.062 260.280 21.891
202012 17.916 260.474 22.970
202103 18.263 264.877 23.026
202106 19.835 271.696 24.380
202109 19.435 274.310 23.661
202112 20.813 278.802 24.930
202203 18.845 287.504 21.890
202206 18.327 296.311 20.655
202209 16.395 296.808 18.447
202212 18.101 296.797 20.367
202303 18.234 301.836 20.174
202306 17.967 305.109 19.665
202309 16.821 307.789 18.251
202312 19.333 306.746 21.048
202403 19.467 312.332 20.815
202406 19.771 314.175 21.016
202409 20.964 315.301 22.204
202412 21.397 315.605 22.641
202503 21.950 319.799 22.921
202506 22.672 322.561 23.473
202509 23.883 324.800 24.556
202512 25.247 324.054 26.018
202603 25.455 330.213 25.743
202606 26.488 333.952 26.488

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 1.89 mean?
Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.89 as of Aug. 20, 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 Hawthorn Bancshares and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Hawthorn Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 1.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Hawthorn Bancshares ranks #986 out of 1283 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is Hawthorn Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Hawthorn Bancshares' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.89 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 1.97. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Hawthorn Bancshares' value of 1.89 is 46.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hawthorn Bancshares ranks #986 out of 1283 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hawthorn Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hawthorn Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ISBA and ATLO?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hawthorn Bancshares ranks #986 out of 1283 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Hawthorn Bancshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Hawthorn Bancshares' value of 1.89 is 46.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hawthorn Bancshares' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 1.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Hawthorn 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 1.29, based on 1,283 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. Hawthorn Bancshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.89 is 46.5% 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 Hawthorn Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hawthorn Bancshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hawthorn Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.73, compared to a current price of $39.44 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 46.5% above the Banks industry median of 1.29. Hawthorn Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.89 as of Aug. 20, 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 Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hawthorn Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $39.44 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.73. GuruFocus considers Hawthorn Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HWBK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.89 (31% above median its 10-year median of 1.44)
  • GF Value™: $34.73 vs. price of $39.44 (13.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46.5% above the Banks median (#986 of 1283)

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


Hawthorn Bancshares Business Description

Address 132 East High Street, Box 688, Jefferson City, MO, USA, 65102
Hawthorn Bancshares Inc is a financial holding company that, along with its subsidiary bank, provides commercial banking for small and mid sized businesses, including equipment, operating, commercial real estate and SBA loans, and personal banking services such as real estate mortgage lending, installment and consumer loans, certificates of deposit, and checking, savings and money market accounts. It has two segments, banking and wealth management, with the banking segment earning the majority of its revenue and conducting general banking business, offering checking and savings accounts, internet banking, debit cards, certificates of deposit, brokerage services and others. Its primary source of revenue is net interest income derived from lending and deposit taking activities.
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