OVCHY (Oversea-Chinese Banking) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.16 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 67% Above Median

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What is Oversea-Chinese Banking Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Oversea-Chinese Banking OVCHY -0.43% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates OVCHY with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 65/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $25.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Banks companies, Oversea-Chinese Banking ranks worse than 82.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-18), Oversea-Chinese Banking's current share price is $44.36. Oversea-Chinese Banking's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.50. Oversea-Chinese Banking's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.16.

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

OVCHY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94   Med: 1.29   Max: 2.17
Current: 2.17

During the past years, Oversea-Chinese Banking's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.17. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 1.29.

OVCHY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
82.59% of 1298 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs OVCHY: 2.17

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.

Oversea-Chinese Banking's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $22.189. 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 $20.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Oversea-Chinese Banking  (OTCPK:OVCHY) 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.


Oversea-Chinese Banking Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Oversea-Chinese Banking Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Oversea-Chinese Banking'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.

Oversea-Chinese Banking Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Oversea-Chinese Banking Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Oversea-Chinese Banking Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.38 1.29 1.28 1.54 1.67

OVCHY vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Oversea-Chinese Banking'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.


Oversea-Chinese Banking Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Oversea-Chinese Banking's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Oversea-Chinese Banking 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.

Oversea-Chinese Banking's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=44.36/20.50
=2.16

* 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.

Oversea-Chinese Banking's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Oversea-Chinese Banking'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)
=22.189/330.2130*330.2130
=22.189

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Oversea-Chinese Banking Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.639 241.018 17.316
201609 12.763 241.428 17.457
201612 11.991 241.432 16.400
201703 12.854 243.801 17.410
201706 13.140 244.955 17.713
201709 13.518 246.819 18.085
201712 13.849 246.524 18.550
201803 14.194 249.554 18.782
201806 13.998 251.989 18.343
201809 14.394 252.439 18.829
201812 14.469 251.233 19.018
201903 15.280 254.202 19.849
201906 15.268 256.143 19.683
201909 15.417 256.759 19.828
201912 15.800 256.974 20.303
202003 15.388 258.115 19.686
202006 15.601 257.797 19.983
202009 15.794 260.280 20.038
202012 16.650 260.474 21.108
202103 16.945 264.877 21.125
202106 17.236 271.696 20.948
202109 16.598 274.310 19.981
202112 17.198 278.802 20.369
202203 17.405 287.504 19.991
202206 16.979 296.311 18.922
202209 16.504 296.808 18.361
202212 16.825 296.797 18.719
202303 17.273 301.836 18.897
202306 17.386 305.109 18.816
202309 16.945 307.789 18.180
202312 18.096 306.746 19.480
202403 18.308 312.332 19.356
202406 18.739 314.175 19.696
202409 19.765 315.301 20.700
202412 19.524 315.605 20.428
202503 20.517 319.799 21.185
202506 20.967 322.561 21.464
202509 20.781 324.800 21.127
202512 21.550 324.054 21.960
202603 22.189 330.213 22.189

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 2.16 mean?
Oversea-Chinese Banking (OVCHY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.16 as of Jul. 18, 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 Oversea-Chinese Banking and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, Oversea-Chinese Banking's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 2.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Oversea-Chinese Banking ranks #1072 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 82.6%.
Is Oversea-Chinese Banking's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Oversea-Chinese Banking's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.16 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 2.17. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Oversea-Chinese Banking's value of 2.16 is 70.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oversea-Chinese Banking ranks #1072 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Oversea-Chinese Banking has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oversea-Chinese Banking's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Oversea-Chinese Banking ranks #1072 out of 1298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Oversea-Chinese Banking in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Oversea-Chinese Banking's value of 2.16 is 70.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Oversea-Chinese Banking's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 2.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Oversea-Chinese Banking 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 1,298 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. Oversea-Chinese Banking's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.16 is 70.1% 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 Oversea-Chinese Banking 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. Oversea-Chinese Banking's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oversea-Chinese Banking stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oversea-Chinese Banking (OVCHY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.69, compared to a current price of $44.36 — trading 72.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 70.1% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. Oversea-Chinese Banking's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Oversea-Chinese Banking (OVCHY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.16 as of Jul. 18, 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 Oversea-Chinese Banking (OVCHY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oversea-Chinese Banking stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $44.36 is trading 72.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.69. GuruFocus considers Oversea-Chinese Banking to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OVCHY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.16 (67% above median its 10-year median of 1.29)
  • GF Value™: $25.69 vs. price of $44.36 (72.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.1% above the Banks median (#1072 of 1298)

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


Oversea-Chinese Banking Business Description

Address 63 Chulia Street, No. 10-00 OCBC Centre East, Singapore, SGP, 049514
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. is the longest-established Singapore bank, founded by the merger of three local banks in 1932. OCBC's operations include consumer banking, wealth management, and private banking (in part through its Bank of Singapore subsidiary), small- to medium-sized enterprise and business banking, corporate and institutional banking, and insurance through majority-owned Great Eastern Holdings.
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