Bancontander (MEX:SAN N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.87 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 234% Above Median

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MEX:SAN N Banco Santander SA MEX:SAN N
49 GF Score
Price MXN237.00
GF Value MXN104.72
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Bancontander Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bancontander MEX:SAN N +0.41% 49 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 234% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates MEX:SAN N with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN104.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,292 Banks companies, Bancontander ranks worse than 74.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Bancontander's current share price is MXN237.00. Bancontander's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN126.65. Bancontander's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.87.

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

MEX:SAN N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23   Med: 0.56   Max: 1.85
Current: 1.82

During the past years, Bancontander's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.85. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.56.

MEX:SAN N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.92% of 1292 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs MEX:SAN N: 1.82

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.

Bancontander's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN153.490. 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 MXN126.65 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Bancontander  (MEX:SAN N) 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.


Bancontander Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bancontander Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bancontander'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.

Bancontander Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bancontander 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 0.46 0.43 0.58 0.69 1.52

Bancontander 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 1.07 1.35 1.52 1.42 1.80

MEX:SAN N vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bancontander'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.


Bancontander Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Bancontander 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=237.00/126.65
=1.87

* 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.

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

For example, Bancontander'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)
=153.49/130.5100*130.5100
=153.490

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 130.5100.

Bancontander Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 126.147 99.737 165.069
201612 128.062 101.842 164.110
201703 120.728 100.896 156.163
201706 116.740 101.848 149.593
201709 124.131 101.524 159.572
201712 130.476 102.975 165.365
201803 126.394 102.122 161.530
201806 128.219 104.165 160.648
201809 123.200 103.818 154.875
201812 127.292 104.193 159.443
201903 127.876 103.488 161.266
201906 126.353 104.612 157.634
201909 122.809 103.905 154.254
201912 120.994 105.015 150.369
202003 144.247 103.469 181.945
202006 123.518 104.254 154.625
202009 122.870 103.521 154.904
202012 113.890 104.456 142.297
202103 115.925 104.857 144.285
202106 118.309 107.102 144.166
202109 119.642 107.669 145.023
202112 118.092 111.298 138.477
202203 114.304 115.153 129.548
202206 113.346 118.044 125.316
202209 107.942 117.221 120.179
202212 109.574 117.650 121.551
202303 106.220 118.948 116.545
202306 107.272 120.278 116.397
202309 108.254 121.343 116.433
202312 111.186 121.300 119.628
202403 110.493 122.762 117.467
202406 122.040 124.409 128.025
202409 137.171 123.121 145.404
202412 142.254 124.753 148.818
202503 149.120 125.531 155.035
202506 146.644 127.251 150.400
202509 146.866 126.840 151.115
202512 148.194 128.400 150.629
202603 153.217 129.860 153.984
202606 153.490 130.510 153.490

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 1.87 mean?
Bancontander (MEX:SAN N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.87 as of Jul. 28, 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 Bancontander and its competitors. This is 234% above median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Bancontander's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Bancontander ranks #968 out of 1292 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is Bancontander's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bancontander's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.87 is 234% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 1.85. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Bancontander's value of 1.87 is 47.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bancontander ranks #968 out of 1292 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bancontander has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bancontander's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bancontander ranks #968 out of 1292 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bancontander in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Bancontander's value of 1.87 is 47.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Bancontander's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 1.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Bancontander 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 1,292 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. Bancontander's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.87 is 47.2% 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 Bancontander 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. Bancontander's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87, which is 234% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bancontander stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bancontander (MEX:SAN N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN104.72, compared to a current price of MXN237.00 — trading 126.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87, which is 234% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 47.2% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. Bancontander's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Bancontander (MEX:SAN N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.87 as of Jul. 28, 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 Bancontander (MEX:SAN N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bancontander stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN237.00 is trading 126.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN104.72. GuruFocus considers Bancontander to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SAN N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.87 (234% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
  • GF Value™: MXN104.72 vs. price of MXN237.00 (126.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.2% above the Banks median (#968 of 1292)

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


Bancontander Business Description

Address Avenida de Cantabria s/n, Boadilla del Monte, Ciudad Grupo Santander, Madrid, ESP, 28660
Santander's focus is on retail and commercial banking. Latin America is geographically the most significant operation, with Brazil making the largest contribution. Its continental European business is mainly in Spain and Portugal. Santander's UK presence is the result of its acquisition of Abbey building society. In the US, Santander operates a vehicle finance business and a regional bank focused on the Northeastern states.
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