Commerzbank AG (LTS:0RLW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.29 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 514% Above Median

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LTS:0RLW Commerzbank AG LTS:0RLW
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What is Commerzbank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Commerzbank AG LTS:0RLW 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 514% above its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RLW with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,289 Banks companies, Commerzbank AG ranks worse than 55% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Commerzbank AG's current share price is €35.925. Commerzbank AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €27.75. Commerzbank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.29.

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

LTS:0RLW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.21   Max: 1.36
Current: 1.36

During the past years, Commerzbank AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.36. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.21.

LTS:0RLW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
55% of 1289 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs LTS:0RLW: 1.36

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.

Commerzbank AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €31.146. 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 €27.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Commerzbank AG  (LTS:0RLW) 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.


Commerzbank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Commerzbank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Commerzbank AG'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.

Commerzbank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Commerzbank AG 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 0.24 0.33 0.40 0.57 1.28

Commerzbank AG 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 0.96 1.14 1.28 1.07 1.29

LTS:0RLW vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Commerzbank AG'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.


Commerzbank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Commerzbank AG 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.

Commerzbank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=35.925/27.75
=1.29

* 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.

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

For example, Commerzbank AG'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)
=31.146/131.3638*131.3638
=31.146

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3638.

Commerzbank AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 22.644 101.017 29.447
201612 22.795 101.217 29.584
201703 22.937 101.417 29.710
201706 22.572 102.117 29.037
201709 22.855 102.717 29.229
201712 23.042 102.617 29.497
201803 22.259 102.917 28.411
201806 22.363 104.017 28.242
201809 22.660 104.718 28.426
201812 22.530 104.217 28.399
201903 22.499 104.217 28.360
201906 22.495 105.718 27.952
201909 23.492 106.018 29.108
201912 23.320 105.818 28.950
202003 23.360 105.718 29.027
202006 24.366 106.618 30.021
202009 24.591 105.818 30.528
202012 21.923 105.518 27.293
202103 22.517 107.518 27.511
202106 22.452 108.486 27.187
202109 22.886 109.435 27.472
202112 23.037 110.384 27.416
202203 23.101 113.968 26.627
202206 23.572 115.760 26.749
202209 23.737 118.818 26.243
202212 23.991 119.345 26.407
202303 24.622 122.402 26.425
202306 24.971 123.140 26.639
202309 25.565 124.195 27.041
202312 25.795 123.773 27.377
202403 27.161 125.038 28.535
202406 27.240 125.882 28.426
202409 29.138 126.198 30.331
202412 29.879 127.041 30.896
202503 31.013 127.779 31.883
202506 30.008 128.412 30.698
202509 31.294 129.255 31.805
202512 30.851 129.361 31.329
202603 31.087 131.258 31.112
202606 31.146 131.364 31.146

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 1.29 mean?
Commerzbank AG (LTS:0RLW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 as of Aug. 12, 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 Commerzbank AG and its competitors. This is 514% above median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Commerzbank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Commerzbank AG ranks #709 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 55%.
Is Commerzbank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Commerzbank AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 is 514% above median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 1.36. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Commerzbank AG's value of 1.29 is 0.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Commerzbank AG ranks #709 out of 1289 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Commerzbank AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Commerzbank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Commerzbank AG ranks #709 out of 1289 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Commerzbank AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Commerzbank AG's value of 1.29 is 0.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Commerzbank AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Commerzbank AG 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 1,289 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. Commerzbank AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.29 is 0.8% 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 Commerzbank AG 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. Commerzbank AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 514% above median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Commerzbank AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commerzbank AG (LTS:0RLW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.76, compared to a current price of €35.93 — trading 73% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 514% above median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 0.8% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. Commerzbank AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Commerzbank AG (LTS:0RLW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Aug. 12, 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 Commerzbank AG (LTS:0RLW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commerzbank AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €35.93 is trading 73% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.76. GuruFocus considers Commerzbank AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0RLW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.29 (514% above median its 10-year median of 0.21)
  • GF Value™: €20.76 vs. price of €35.93 (73% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.8% above the Banks median (#709 of 1289)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RLW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Commerzbank AG Business Description

Address Kaiserplatz, Frankfurt, HE, DEU, 60261
Commerzbank operates primarily in Europe. Germany accounts for about 70% of the total income. The bank operates two business segments: private and small-business customers, as well as corporate clients. In its private and small-business segment, the group operates a branch network, a mobile bank focused on the Polish market, an online broker, and an asset manager for physical assets. Its corporate client business provides cash management and trade finance solutions to small and medium-size enterprises and large companies.
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