IBCP (Independent Bank) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.83 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 20% Above Median

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IBCP Independent Bank Corp. IBCP
63 GF Score
Price $36.41
GF Value $32.31
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Independent Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Independent Bank IBCP -3.56% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 1.52. GuruFocus rates IBCP with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Banks companies, Independent Bank ranks worse than 77.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Independent Bank's current share price is $36.405. Independent Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.94. Independent Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.83.

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

IBCP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39   Med: 1.52   Max: 2.16
Current: 1.89

During the past years, Independent Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.16. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 1.52.

IBCP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
77.12% of 1298 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs IBCP: 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.

Independent Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.801. 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 $19.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Independent Bank  (NAS:IBCP) 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.


Independent Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Independent Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Independent 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.

Independent Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Independent Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Independent Bank Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.67 1.72 1.62 1.68 1.67

IBCP vs CARE, CWBC, FISI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Independent 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.


Independent Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Independent 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.

Independent Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=36.405/19.94
=1.83

* 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.

Independent Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Independent Bank's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=24.801/330.2130*330.2130
=24.801

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Independent Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 11.584 241.018 15.871
201609 11.819 241.428 16.165
201612 11.712 241.432 16.019
201703 11.978 243.801 16.223
201706 12.302 244.955 16.584
201709 12.550 246.819 16.790
201712 12.418 246.524 16.634
201803 12.534 249.554 16.585
201806 13.962 251.989 18.296
201809 14.294 252.439 18.698
201812 14.376 251.233 18.895
201903 14.632 254.202 19.007
201906 14.705 256.143 18.957
201909 15.135 256.759 19.465
201912 15.576 256.974 20.015
202003 15.331 258.115 19.613
202006 16.230 257.797 20.789
202009 17.048 260.280 21.629
202012 17.824 260.474 22.596
202103 17.789 264.877 22.177
202106 18.304 271.696 22.246
202109 18.762 274.310 22.586
202112 18.822 278.802 22.293
202203 16.792 287.504 19.286
202206 15.732 296.311 17.532
202209 15.776 296.808 17.552
202212 16.502 296.797 18.360
202303 17.396 301.836 19.031
202306 17.913 305.109 19.387
202309 17.986 307.789 19.296
202312 19.411 306.746 20.896
202403 19.880 312.332 21.018
202406 20.597 314.175 21.648
202409 21.651 315.301 22.675
202412 21.759 315.605 22.766
202503 22.283 319.799 23.009
202506 22.652 322.561 23.189
202509 23.717 324.800 24.112
202512 24.476 324.054 24.941
202603 24.801 330.213 24.801

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 1.83 mean?
Independent Bank (IBCP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 as of Jul. 17, 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 Independent Bank and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 1.52. Over the past decade, Independent Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 2.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Independent Bank ranks #1001 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is Independent Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Independent Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 2.16. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Independent Bank's value of 1.83 is 44.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Independent Bank ranks #1001 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Independent Bank has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Independent Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CARE and CWBC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Independent Bank ranks #1001 out of 1298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Independent Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Independent Bank's value of 1.83 is 44.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Independent Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.39 to 2.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.52 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Independent Bank 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 1.27, based on 1,298 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. Independent Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.83 is 44.1% 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 Independent Bank 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. Independent Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 1.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Independent Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Bank (IBCP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.31, compared to a current price of $36.41 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 1.52 and 44.1% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. Independent Bank's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Independent Bank (IBCP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.83 as of Jul. 17, 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 Independent Bank (IBCP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $36.41 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.31. GuruFocus considers Independent Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IBCP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.83 (20% above median its 10-year median of 1.52)
  • GF Value™: $32.31 vs. price of $36.41 (12.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.1% above the Banks median (#1001 of 1298)

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


Independent Bank Business Description

Address 4200 East Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI, USA, 49525
Independent Bank Corp. operates as a commercial bank. It offers a broad range of banking services to individuals and businesses, including checking and savings accounts, commercial lending, direct and indirect consumer financing, mortgage lending, and safe deposit box services. It also provides internet and mobile banking capabilities to its customers. The firm's principal markets are the rural and suburban communities across Lower Michigan. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from Interest and fees on loans.
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