FIMBank (MAL:FIM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.32 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 41% Below Median

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MAL:FIM FIMBank PLC MAL:FIM
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What is FIMBank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

FIMBank MAL:FIM +6.25% 24 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.32 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 0.54. GuruFocus rates MAL:FIM with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 420 Credit Services companies, FIMBank ranks better than 84.29% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), FIMBank's current share price is $0.17. FIMBank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $0.53. FIMBank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.32.

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

MAL:FIM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21   Med: 0.54   Max: 1.36
Current: 0.32

During the past 13 years, FIMBank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.36. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.54.

MAL:FIM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
84.29% of 420 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.945 vs MAL:FIM: 0.32

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.

FIMBank's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was $0.352. 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 $0.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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FIMBank  (MAL:FIM) 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.


FIMBank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


FIMBank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FIMBank'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.

FIMBank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

FIMBank 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 0.54 0.32 0.38 0.30 0.32

FIMBank Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 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 0.38 0.00 0.30 0.00 0.32

MAL:FIM vs V, MA, AXP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, FIMBank'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.


FIMBank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

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

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


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FIMBank 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.

FIMBank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.17/0.53
=0.32

* 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.

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

For example, FIMBank'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)
=0.352/324.0540*324.0540
=0.352

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

FIMBank Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 0.491 241.432 0.659
201712 0.555 246.524 0.730
201812 0.555 251.233 0.716
201912 0.541 256.974 0.682
202012 0.446 260.474 0.555
202112 0.428 278.802 0.497
202212 0.325 296.797 0.355
202312 0.342 306.746 0.361
202412 0.350 315.605 0.359
202512 0.352 324.054 0.352

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 0.32 mean?
FIMBank (MAL:FIM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.32 as of Jul. 16, 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 FIMBank and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 0.54. Over the past decade, FIMBank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, FIMBank ranks #66 out of 420 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is FIMBank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
FIMBank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.32 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 1.36. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95. FIMBank's value of 0.32 is 66.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FIMBank ranks #66 out of 420 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FIMBank has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FIMBank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, FIMBank ranks #66 out of 420 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places FIMBank in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95. FIMBank's value of 0.32 is 66.1% below this benchmark. Historically, FIMBank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.54 vs. the industry median of 0.95, FIMBank 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Credit Services companies is 0.95, based on 420 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. FIMBank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.32 is 66.1% 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 FIMBank and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FIMBank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.32, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FIMBank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FIMBank (MAL:FIM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.17 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.32, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 0.54 and 66.1% below the Credit Services industry median of 0.95. FIMBank's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 FIMBank (MAL:FIM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.32 as of Jul. 16, 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 FIMBank (MAL:FIM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FIMBank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.17 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17. GuruFocus considers FIMBank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:FIM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.32 (41% below median its 10-year median of 0.54)
  • GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.17 (0% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 24/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.1% below the Credit Services median (#66 of 420)

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


FIMBank Business Description

Address Mercury Tower, Elia Zammit Street, The Exchange Financial and Business Centre, Saint Julian\'s, MLT, STJ 3155
FIMBank PLC is a finance company that is active in providing international trade finance and acts as an intermediary to other financial institutions for international settlements, real estate financing, factoring, and loan syndications. The company provides solutions through its five business segments of Trade Finance, Forfaiting, Factoring, Treasury, and Real Estate; out of which key revenues are derived from the Forfaiting segment. The company has a business presence in Malta, India, Turkey, Cote d'Ivoire and other countries.
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