PEBC (Peoples Bancorp) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.04 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 94% Below Median


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42 GF Score
Price $2.00
GF Value $39.62
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Peoples Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Peoples Bancorp PEBC 42 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.04 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates PEBC with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.62 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,303 Banks companies, Peoples Bancorp ranks better than 99.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-13), Peoples Bancorp's current share price is $2.00. Peoples Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 was $46.36. Peoples Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.04.

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

PEBC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.71   Max: 1.43
Current: 0.04

During the past 13 years, Peoples Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.43. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.71.

PEBC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
99.23% of 1303 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs PEBC: 0.04

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.

Peoples Bancorp's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec24 was $48.996. 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 $46.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec24.

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Peoples Bancorp  (OTCPK:PEBC) 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.


Peoples Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Peoples Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Peoples Bancorp'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.

Peoples Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Peoples Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.63 0.68 0.64 0.74 1.16

Peoples Bancorp Semi-Annual Data
Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
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 0.63 0.68 0.64 0.74 1.16

PEBC vs SHFS, PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Peoples Bancorp'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.


Peoples Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Peoples Bancorp 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.

Peoples Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.00/46.36
=0.04

* 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.

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

For example, Peoples Bancorp'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)
=48.996/315.6050*315.6050
=48.996

Current CPI (Dec24) = 315.6050.

Peoples Bancorp Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201012 35.118 219.179 50.568
201112 31.813 225.672 44.491
201712 33.645 246.524 43.073
201812 36.316 251.233 45.621
201912 39.331 256.974 48.305
202012 41.475 260.474 50.253
202112 42.431 278.802 48.032
202212 36.399 296.797 38.706
202312 44.295 306.746 45.574
202412 48.996 315.605 48.996

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 0.04 mean?
Peoples Bancorp (PEBC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.04 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 Peoples Bancorp and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 0.71. Over the past decade, Peoples Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Peoples Bancorp ranks #10 out of 1303 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Peoples Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Peoples Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.04 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 0.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 1.43. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Peoples Bancorp's value of 0.04 is 96.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peoples Bancorp ranks #10 out of 1303 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Peoples Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peoples Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SHFS and PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Peoples Bancorp ranks #10 out of 1303 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Peoples Bancorp in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Peoples Bancorp's value of 0.04 is 96.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Peoples Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 1.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.71 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Peoples Bancorp 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 1.25, 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. Peoples Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.04 is 96.8% 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 Peoples Bancorp 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. Peoples Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.04, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 0.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peoples Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peoples Bancorp (PEBC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.62, compared to a current price of $2.00 — trading 95% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.04, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 96.8% below the Banks industry median of 1.25. Peoples Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Peoples Bancorp (PEBC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.04 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 Peoples Bancorp (PEBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peoples Bancorp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.00 is trading 95% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.62. GuruFocus considers Peoples Bancorp to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PEBC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.04 (94% below median its 10-year median of 0.71)
  • GF Value™: $39.62 vs. price of $2.00 (95% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 96.8% below the Banks median (#10 of 1303)

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


Peoples Bancorp Business Description

Address 100 Spring Avenue, P.O. Box 210, Chestertown, MD, USA, 21620
Peoples Bancorp Inc is a diversified financial products and services company. It offers a complete line of banking, investment, insurance, and trust solutions in Kent, Cecil, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties, Maryland. The Bank offers deposit services and loans to individuals, small businesses, associations, and government entities. Other services include direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, automatic drafts from accounts, automated teller machine services, cash management services, safe deposit boxes, money orders, and online banking with bill payment service. Its operating segment includes Community banking and Insurance. Majority of revenue is from Community Banking.
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