Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.05 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 30% Above Median

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MAL:BOV Bank of Valletta PLC MAL:BOV
41 GF Score
Price €2.13
GF Value €1.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Bank of Valletta Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bank of Valletta MAL:BOV 41 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates MAL:BOV with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, Bank of Valletta ranks better than 61.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Bank of Valletta's current share price is €2.13. Bank of Valletta's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €2.03. Bank of Valletta's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.05.

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

MAL:BOV' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45   Med: 0.81   Max: 1.65
Current: 1.05

During the past 13 years, Bank of Valletta's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.65. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.81.

MAL:BOV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
61.86% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs MAL:BOV: 1.05

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.

Bank of Valletta's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €2.333. 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 €2.03 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Bank of Valletta  (MAL:BOV) 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.


Bank of Valletta Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bank of Valletta Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank of Valletta'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.

Bank of Valletta Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bank of Valletta Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.52 0.43 0.71 0.81 0.93

Bank of Valletta Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.71 0.00 0.81 0.00 0.93

MAL:BOV vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank of Valletta'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.


Bank of Valletta Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Bank of Valletta 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.13/2.03
=1.05

* 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.

Bank of Valletta's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Bank of Valletta'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)
=2.333/324.0540*324.0540
=2.333

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

Bank of Valletta Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.435 241.428 1.926
201709 1.242 246.819 1.631
201812 1.548 251.233 1.997
201912 1.654 256.974 2.086
202012 1.677 260.474 2.086
202112 1.754 278.802 2.039
202212 1.732 296.797 1.891
202312 1.974 306.746 2.085
202412 2.192 315.605 2.251
202512 2.333 324.054 2.333

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 1.05 mean?
Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.05 as of Jul. 22, 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 Bank of Valletta and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, Bank of Valletta's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of Valletta ranks #492 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Bank of Valletta's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bank of Valletta's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.05 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.65. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Bank of Valletta's value of 1.05 is 16.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Valletta ranks #492 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bank of Valletta has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Valletta's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Valletta ranks #492 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Bank of Valletta in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Bank of Valletta's value of 1.05 is 16.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Bank of Valletta's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Bank of Valletta 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 1.26, based on 1,290 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. Bank of Valletta's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.05 is 16.7% 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 Bank of Valletta and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of Valletta's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Valletta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.82, compared to a current price of €2.13 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 16.7% below the Banks industry median of 1.26. Bank of Valletta's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 9 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 Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.05 as of Jul. 22, 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 Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Valletta stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.13 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.82. GuruFocus considers Bank of Valletta to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:BOV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.05 (30% above median its 10-year median of 0.81)
  • GF Value™: €1.82 vs. price of €2.13 (17% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.7% below the Banks median (#492 of 1290)

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


Bank of Valletta Business Description

Address 58, Triq San Zakkarija, Il-Belt, Valletta, MLT, VLT 1130
Bank of Valletta PLC, along with its subsidiaries, carries out the business of banking and investment services. It offers the entire range of retail banking services as well as the sale of financial products such as units in collective investment schemes. Additionally, the Group offers investment banking services, including underwriting and management of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Its reportable segments are: Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Business Banking, Treasury, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Business Banking segment, which includes financing and deposit products for all business client segments attributable to business and corporate centers. The Group caters to both individuals and business clients in Malta.
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