IBWC (IBW Financial) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.10 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 108% Above Median

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What is IBW Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

IBW Financial IBWC 41 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates IBWC with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,287 Banks companies, IBW Financial ranks better than 60.45% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), IBW Financial's current share price is $80.00. IBW Financial's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $72.42. IBW Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.10.

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

IBWC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 0.53   Max: 1.1
Current: 1.1

During the past 12 years, IBW Financial's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.10. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.53.

IBWC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
60.45% of 1287 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs IBWC: 1.10

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.

IBW Financial's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $61.966. 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 $72.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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IBW Financial  (OTCPK:IBWC) 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.


IBW Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


IBW Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IBW 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.

IBW Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

IBW Financial 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 0.00 0.00 0.22 0.58 0.52

IBW Financial Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Dec15 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.22 0.58 0.52

IBWC vs PNBI, KFFB, CYSM: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, IBW 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.


IBW Financial Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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IBW 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=80.00/72.42
=1.10

* 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.

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

For example, IBW 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)
=61.966/324.0540*324.0540
=61.966

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

IBW Financial Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 57.457 241.432 77.120
201712 57.928 246.524 76.146
201812 58.671 251.233 75.677
201912 66.875 256.974 84.332
202012 79.489 260.474 98.892
202112 78.198 278.802 90.890
202212 43.669 296.797 47.679
202312 52.728 306.746 55.703
202412 54.308 315.605 55.762
202512 61.966 324.054 61.966

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 1.10 mean?
IBW Financial (IBWC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.10 as of Aug. 09, 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 IBW Financial and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, IBW Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, IBW Financial ranks #509 out of 1287 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is IBW Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
IBW Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.10 is 108% above median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 1.10. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. IBW Financial's value of 1.10 is 14.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IBW Financial ranks #509 out of 1287 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IBW Financial has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IBW Financial's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNBI and KFFB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, IBW Financial ranks #509 out of 1287 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts IBW Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. IBW Financial's value of 1.10 is 14.1% below this benchmark. Historically, IBW Financial's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 1.28, IBW 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 1.28, based on 1,287 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. IBW Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.10 is 14.1% 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 IBW Financial 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. IBW Financial's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IBW Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IBW Financial (IBWC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.32, compared to a current price of $80.00 — trading 172.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 14.1% below the Banks industry median of 1.28. IBW Financial's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 7 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 IBW Financial (IBWC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.10 as of Aug. 09, 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 IBW Financial (IBWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IBW Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $80.00 is trading 172.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.32. GuruFocus considers IBW Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IBWC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.10 (108% above median its 10-year median of 0.53)
  • GF Value™: $29.32 vs. price of $80.00 (172.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.1% below the Banks median (#509 of 1287)

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


IBW Financial Business Description

Address 4812 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC, USA, 20011-4113
IBW Financial Corp is a bank holding company. Through its banking subsidiary, it is engaged in offering a broad range of banking products, including a full line of business and personal savings and certificates of deposit, and other banking services. It also funds a variety of loan types, including commercial term loans and residential real estate loans, lines of credit, consumer loans, and letters of credit. The company's customers are mainly individuals and small businesses. Geographically, its primary market areas are in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas.
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