Punjab National Bank (NSE:PNB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.73 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 16% Above Median

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NSE:PNB Punjab National Bank NSE:PNB
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Price ₹118.00
GF Value ₹108.85
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What is Punjab National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Punjab National Bank NSE:PNB +0.44% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates NSE:PNB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹108.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,281 Banks companies, Punjab National Bank ranks better than 77.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), Punjab National Bank's current share price is ₹118.00. Punjab National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹161.32. Punjab National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.73.

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

NSE:PNB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 0.63   Max: 0.79
Current: 0.73

During the past years, Punjab National Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.79. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.63.

NSE:PNB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
77.91% of 1281 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs NSE:PNB: 0.73

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.

Punjab National Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹136.037. 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 ₹161.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Punjab National Bank  (NSE:PNB) 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.


Punjab National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Punjab National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Punjab National 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.

Punjab National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Punjab National Bank Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Punjab National Bank Quarterly Data
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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 0.64 0.66 0.73 0.61 0.66

Punjab National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Punjab National 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.


Punjab National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Punjab National 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.

Punjab National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=118.00/161.32
=0.73

* 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.

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

For example, Punjab National Bank'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)
=136.037/167.3573*167.3573
=136.037

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 167.3573.

Punjab National Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201203 165.239 76.889 359.662
201303 195.030 85.687 380.918
201403 210.419 91.425 385.181
201503 226.682 97.163 390.446
201603 212.896 102.518 347.545
201703 204.022 105.196 324.581
201803 151.511 109.786 230.962
201806 0.000 111.317 0.000
201809 0.000 115.142 0.000
201812 0.000 115.142 0.000
201903 100.095 118.202 141.720
201906 100.035 120.880 138.498
201909 139.508 123.175 189.549
201912 95.665 126.235 126.829
202003 94.806 124.705 127.232
202006 93.330 127.000 122.988
202009 84.322 130.118 108.455
202012 88.535 130.889 113.203
202103 88.316 131.771 112.167
202106 87.301 134.084 108.965
202109 88.543 135.847 109.081
202112 89.852 138.161 108.840
202203 88.622 138.822 106.839
202206 90.452 142.347 106.344
202209 91.713 144.661 106.102
202212 92.368 145.763 106.052
202303 93.434 146.865 106.471
202306 94.651 150.280 105.407
202309 96.481 151.492 106.585
202312 98.711 152.924 108.027
202403 100.251 153.035 109.634
202406 105.798 155.789 113.654
202409 110.208 157.882 116.822
202412 114.130 158.323 120.643
202503 115.843 157.552 123.053
202506 120.181 159.755 125.900
202509 123.769 162.289 127.634
202512 129.580 163.281 132.815
202603 130.491 164.272 132.942
202606 136.037 167.357 136.037

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 0.73 mean?
Punjab National Bank (NSE:PNB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73 as of Aug. 21, 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 Punjab National Bank and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Punjab National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Punjab National Bank ranks #283 out of 1281 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Punjab National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Punjab National Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 0.79. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Punjab National Bank's value of 0.73 is 43% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Punjab National Bank ranks #283 out of 1281 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Punjab National Bank has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Punjab National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Punjab National Bank ranks #283 out of 1281 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Punjab National Bank in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Punjab National Bank's value of 0.73 is 43% below this benchmark. Historically, Punjab National Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 0.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.63 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Punjab National Bank 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 1.28, based on 1,281 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. Punjab National Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.73 is 43% 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 Punjab National Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Punjab National Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Punjab National Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Punjab National Bank (NSE:PNB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹108.85, compared to a current price of ₹118.00 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.63 and 43% below the Banks industry median of 1.28. Punjab National Bank's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Punjab National Bank (NSE:PNB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.73 as of Aug. 21, 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 Punjab National Bank (NSE:PNB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Punjab National Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹118.00 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹108.85. GuruFocus considers Punjab National Bank to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:PNB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.73 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.63)
  • GF Value™: ₹108.85 vs. price of ₹118.00 (8.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43% below the Banks median (#283 of 1281)

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


Punjab National Bank Business Description

Other Exchanges 532461:India
Address Plot No. 4, Sector 10, Sector - 10, Dwarka, New Delhi, IND, 110075
Punjab National Bank is an Indian public sector bank. It provides all banking products and financial services including acceptance of various kinds of deposits like savings, term, current, recurring deposits etc. and credit financing. Its banking operations cater to individuals, corporates, farmers, government entities, start-ups, MSMEs, and other constituents, offering comprehensive Product offering and services. Its primary segments are Treasury, Retail Banking, Corporate / Wholesale Banking, and Other Banking Operations. The bank generates majority of revenue from Corporate / Wholesale Banking includes all advances which are not included under Retail Banking. Secondary segments are Domestic operations, and Foreign Operations. It generates majority of income from Domestic operations.
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