PBAM (Private Bancorp of America) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.55 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 55% Above Median

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PBAM Private Bancorp of America Inc PBAM
69 GF Score
Price $73.75
GF Value $63.19
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Private Bancorp of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Private Bancorp of America PBAM -0.87% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.55 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates PBAM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,303 Banks companies, Private Bancorp of America ranks worse than 88.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-13), Private Bancorp of America's current share price is $73.75. Private Bancorp of America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $28.91. Private Bancorp of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.55.

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

PBAM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17   Med: 1.64   Max: 2.61
Current: 2.57

During the past years, Private Bancorp of America's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.61. The lowest was 1.17. And the median was 1.64.

PBAM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
88.64% of 1303 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs PBAM: 2.57

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.

Private Bancorp of America's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $47.722. 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 $28.91 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Private Bancorp of America  (OTCPK:PBAM) 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.


Private Bancorp of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Private Bancorp of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Private Bancorp of America'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.

Private Bancorp of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Private Bancorp of America Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Private Bancorp of America 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 2.18 2.08 2.19 2.08 2.35

PBAM vs NEWT, FMAO, CBAN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Private Bancorp of America'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.


Private Bancorp of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Private Bancorp of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Private Bancorp of America 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.

Private Bancorp of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=73.75/28.91
=2.55

* 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.

Private Bancorp of America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Private Bancorp of America'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)
=47.722/330.2130*330.2130
=47.722

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Private Bancorp of America Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 14.202 241.432 19.424
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 15.702 244.955 21.167
201709 15.946 246.819 21.334
201712 15.879 246.524 21.270
201803 16.009 249.554 21.183
201806 16.011 251.989 20.981
201809 16.226 252.439 21.225
201812 16.405 251.233 21.562
201903 16.906 254.202 21.961
201906 19.214 256.143 24.770
201909 16.721 256.759 21.505
201912 17.153 256.974 22.042
202003 17.598 258.115 22.514
202006 17.988 257.797 23.041
202009 18.504 260.280 23.476
202012 19.238 260.474 24.389
202103 19.867 264.877 24.768
202106 20.706 271.696 25.166
202109 21.698 274.310 26.120
202112 22.808 278.802 27.014
202203 23.422 287.504 26.901
202206 23.316 296.311 25.984
202209 24.121 296.808 26.836
202212 25.598 296.797 28.480
202303 26.835 301.836 29.358
202306 29.320 305.109 31.732
202309 30.629 307.789 32.860
202312 32.485 306.746 34.970
202403 33.934 312.332 35.877
202406 35.027 314.175 36.815
202409 37.216 315.301 38.976
202412 38.761 315.605 40.555
202503 40.635 319.799 41.958
202506 42.539 322.561 43.548
202509 44.452 324.800 45.193
202512 46.083 324.054 46.959
202603 47.722 330.213 47.722

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 2.55 mean?
Private Bancorp of America (PBAM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.55 as of Jul. 13, 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 Private Bancorp of America and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, Private Bancorp of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 2.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Private Bancorp of America ranks #1155 out of 1303 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 88.6%.
Is Private Bancorp of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Private Bancorp of America's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.55 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 2.61. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Private Bancorp of America's value of 2.55 is 104% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Private Bancorp of America ranks #1155 out of 1303 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Private Bancorp of America has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Private Bancorp of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NEWT and FMAO?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Private Bancorp of America ranks #1155 out of 1303 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Private Bancorp of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Private Bancorp of America's value of 2.55 is 104% above this benchmark. Historically, Private Bancorp of America's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.17 to 2.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Private Bancorp of America 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 1.25, based on 1,303 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. Private Bancorp of America's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.55 is 104% 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 Private Bancorp of America and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Private Bancorp of America's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.55, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Private Bancorp of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Private Bancorp of America (PBAM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $63.19, compared to a current price of $73.75 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.55, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 104% above the Banks industry median of 1.25. Private Bancorp of America's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Private Bancorp of America (PBAM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.55 as of Jul. 13, 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 Private Bancorp of America (PBAM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Private Bancorp of America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $73.75 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $63.19. GuruFocus considers Private Bancorp of America to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PBAM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.55 (55% above median its 10-year median of 1.64)
  • GF Value™: $63.19 vs. price of $73.75 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 104% above the Banks median (#1155 of 1303)

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


Private Bancorp of America Business Description

Address 9404 Genesee Avenue, Suite 100, La Jolla, CA, USA, 90237
Private Bancorp of America Inc is a commercial bank chartered by the State of California. It provides comprehensive banking services, including deposit accounts, treasury management services, and lending solutions tailored to high-net-worth individuals, professionals, family offices, closely-held businesses, real estate entrepreneurs, and small to mid-sized businesses. Lending activities include commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, and government-guaranteed lending programs.
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