MTB (M&T Bank) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.68 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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What is M&T Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

M&T Bank MTB +1.30% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates MTB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $205.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,286 Banks companies, M&T Bank ranks worse than 68.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), M&T Bank's current share price is $249.48. M&T Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $148.46. M&T Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for M&T Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MTB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86   Med: 1.48   Max: 2.43
Current: 1.66

During the past years, M&T Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.43. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 1.48.

MTB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
68.43% of 1286 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs MTB: 1.66

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.

M&T Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $173.831. 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 $148.46 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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M&T Bank  (NYSE:MTB) 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.


M&T Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


M&T Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for M&T Bank'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.

M&T Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

M&T Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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M&T Bank 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 1.37 1.37 1.39 1.39 0.00

MTB vs HBAN, BAP, CFG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, M&T Bank'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.


M&T Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, M&T Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where M&T Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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M&T Bank 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.

M&T Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=249.48/148.46
=1.68

* 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.

M&T Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, M&T Bank's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=173.831/330.2130*330.2130
=173.831

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

M&T Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 96.527 241.018 132.249
201609 97.510 241.428 133.369
201612 97.676 241.432 133.594
201703 97.440 243.801 131.976
201706 98.695 244.955 133.046
201709 99.737 246.819 133.436
201712 100.073 246.524 134.045
201803 98.626 249.554 130.503
201806 99.464 251.989 130.340
201809 100.418 252.439 131.356
201812 102.727 251.233 135.021
201903 105.067 254.202 136.484
201906 107.769 256.143 138.933
201909 109.844 256.759 141.268
201912 110.799 256.974 142.377
202003 113.560 258.115 145.280
202006 114.558 257.797 146.738
202009 115.766 260.280 146.870
202012 116.411 260.474 147.579
202103 118.129 264.877 147.267
202106 120.231 271.696 146.126
202109 122.616 274.310 147.605
202112 125.523 278.802 148.669
202203 124.930 287.504 143.488
202206 135.160 296.311 150.624
202209 134.447 296.808 149.579
202212 137.679 296.797 153.180
202303 140.877 301.836 154.121
202306 143.407 305.109 155.206
202309 145.725 307.789 156.342
202312 150.154 306.746 161.641
202403 150.906 312.332 159.545
202406 153.576 314.175 161.416
202409 159.390 315.301 166.928
202412 160.911 315.605 168.359
202503 163.632 319.799 168.961
202506 166.947 322.561 170.907
202509 170.436 324.800 173.276
202512 173.501 324.054 176.799
202603 173.831 330.213 173.831

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 1.68 mean?
M&T Bank (MTB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.68 as of Aug. 03, 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 M&T Bank and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 1.48. Over the past decade, M&T Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 2.43. According to the industry distribution chart, M&T Bank ranks #880 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is M&T Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
M&T Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.68 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 2.43. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. M&T Bank's value of 1.68 is 32.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M&T Bank ranks #880 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, M&T Bank has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M&T Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HBAN and BAP?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, M&T Bank ranks #880 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places M&T Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. M&T Bank's value of 1.68 is 32.3% above this benchmark. Historically, M&T Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.86 to 2.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 1.27, M&T Bank 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 1,286 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. M&T Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.68 is 32.3% 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 M&T Bank 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. M&T Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&T Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&T Bank (MTB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $205.95, compared to a current price of $249.48 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 32.3% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. M&T Bank's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 M&T Bank (MTB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.68 as of Aug. 03, 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 M&T Bank (MTB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&T Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $249.48 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $205.95. GuruFocus considers M&T Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MTB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.68 (14% above median its 10-year median of 1.48)
  • GF Value™: $205.95 vs. price of $249.48 (21.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.3% above the Banks median (#880 of 1286)

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


M&T Bank Business Description

Address One M&T Plaza, Buffalo, NY, USA, 14203
M&T Bank is a US regional bank with around $215 billion in assets as of the end of the first quarter of 2026. Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, the bank's footprint is mostly concentrated in New England and the US Mid-Atlantic. M&T Bank boasts a community banking approach, and boasts over 900 branches in 13 states and Washington, D.C. Apart from retail and commercial banking, M&T Bank also has wealth management operations through Wilmington Trust and a partnership with LPL Financial, and a corporate trust business.
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