Stanbic Holdings (NAI:SBIC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.86 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 114% Above Median

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NAI:SBIC Stanbic Holdings PLC NAI:SBIC
53 GF Score
Price KES289.00
GF Value KES175.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Stanbic Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Stanbic Holdings NAI:SBIC -0.34% 53 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates NAI:SBIC with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of KES175.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,276 Banks companies, Stanbic Holdings ranks worse than 73.82% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-27), Stanbic Holdings's current share price is KES289.00. Stanbic Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 was KES155.26. Stanbic Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.86.

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

NAI:SBIC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73   Med: 0.87   Max: 1.9
Current: 1.87

During the past 13 years, Stanbic Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.90. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 0.87.

NAI:SBIC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.82% of 1276 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs NAI:SBIC: 1.87

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.

Stanbic Holdings's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 was KES190.886. 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 KES155.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec24.

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Stanbic Holdings  (NAI:SBIC) 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.


Stanbic Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Stanbic Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stanbic Holdings'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.

Stanbic Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Stanbic Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.80 0.73 0.76 0.75 0.88

Stanbic Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 0.75 0.00 0.88 0.00 0.00

Stanbic Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Stanbic Holdings'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.


Stanbic Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Stanbic Holdings 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.

Stanbic Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=289.00/155.26
=1.86

* 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.

Stanbic Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 is calculated as:

For example, Stanbic Holdings's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec24 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec24)
=190.886/315.6050*315.6050
=190.886

Current CPI (Dec24) = 315.6050.

Stanbic Holdings Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201512 97.047 236.525 129.494
201612 101.540 241.432 132.735
201712 108.660 246.524 139.109
201812 112.879 251.233 141.801
201912 124.036 256.974 152.336
202012 130.962 260.474 158.681
202112 142.800 278.802 161.650
202212 157.335 296.797 167.305
202312 173.554 306.746 178.566
202412 190.886 315.605 190.886

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 1.86 mean?
Stanbic Holdings (NAI:SBIC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.86 as of Aug. 27, 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 Stanbic Holdings and its competitors. This is 114% above median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Stanbic Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanbic Holdings ranks #942 out of 1276 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is Stanbic Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Stanbic Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.86 is 114% above median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 1.90. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Stanbic Holdings' value of 1.86 is 44.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanbic Holdings ranks #942 out of 1276 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stanbic Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanbic Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Stanbic Holdings ranks #942 out of 1276 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Stanbic Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Stanbic Holdings' value of 1.86 is 44.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Stanbic Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 1.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Stanbic Holdings 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 1.29, based on 1,276 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. Stanbic Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.86 is 44.2% 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 Stanbic Holdings and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanbic Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stanbic Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanbic Holdings (NAI:SBIC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES175.27, compared to a current price of KES289.00 — trading 64.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 44.2% above the Banks industry median of 1.29. Stanbic Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Stanbic Holdings (NAI:SBIC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.86 as of Aug. 27, 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 Stanbic Holdings (NAI:SBIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanbic Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES289.00 is trading 64.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES175.27. GuruFocus considers Stanbic Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:SBIC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.86 (114% above median its 10-year median of 0.87)
  • GF Value™: KES175.27 vs. price of KES289.00 (64.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.2% above the Banks median (#942 of 1276)

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


Stanbic Holdings Business Description

Address Chiromo Road, P.O. Box 72833, Stanbic Bank Centre, Westlands, Nairobi, KEN, 00200
Stanbic Holdings PLC is a financial services company. It is organized into two business units, Corporate and Investment Banking, Personal and Business Banking. Corporate and Investment Banking provides commercial and investment financial services to larger corporate, financial institutions, and international counter parties. The company's products include transactional products and services and investment banking. The Personal and Business Banking provides banking services to individual customers and small to medium-sized enterprises. The products offered include mortgage lending, instalment sales, and finance leases, card products, transactional and lending products, amongst others.
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