PEBK (Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.61 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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PEBK Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc PEBK
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Price $42.86
GF Value $31.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina PEBK +0.35% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates PEBK with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina ranks worse than 67.29% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's current share price is $42.86. Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.54. Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.61.

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

PEBK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.35   Max: 2.2
Current: 1.61

During the past years, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.20. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.35.

PEBK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.29% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs PEBK: 1.61

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 of North Carolina's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.777. 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 $26.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina  (NAS:PEBK) 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 of North Carolina Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina'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 of North Carolina Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Quarterly Data
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PEBK vs FFMH, OPBK, CZWI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina'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 of North Carolina Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=42.86/26.54
=1.61

* 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 of North Carolina's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina'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)
=29.777/330.2130*330.2130
=29.777

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 18.440 241.018 25.264
201609 18.565 241.428 25.392
201612 18.025 241.432 24.653
201703 18.411 243.801 24.937
201706 19.011 244.955 25.628
201709 19.375 246.819 25.921
201712 19.345 246.524 25.912
201803 19.430 249.554 25.710
201806 19.711 251.989 25.830
201809 19.970 252.439 26.123
201812 20.620 251.233 27.102
201903 21.108 254.202 27.420
201906 21.899 256.143 28.232
201909 22.443 256.759 28.864
201912 22.686 256.974 29.152
202003 23.126 258.115 29.586
202006 23.677 257.797 30.328
202009 24.093 260.280 30.566
202012 24.171 260.474 30.643
202103 24.189 264.877 30.156
202106 25.112 271.696 30.521
202109 25.352 274.310 30.519
202112 25.145 278.802 29.782
202203 22.179 287.504 25.474
202206 19.927 296.311 22.207
202209 18.423 296.808 20.496
202212 18.662 296.797 20.763
202303 20.362 301.836 22.276
202306 20.098 305.109 21.752
202309 19.943 307.789 21.396
202312 22.531 306.746 24.255
202403 22.886 312.332 24.196
202406 23.495 314.175 24.694
202409 25.718 315.301 26.934
202412 24.639 315.605 25.779
202503 26.143 319.799 26.994
202506 27.125 322.561 27.768
202509 28.154 324.800 28.623
202512 29.595 324.054 30.157
202603 29.777 330.213 29.777

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 1.61 mean?
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.61 as of Jul. 22, 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 of North Carolina and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina ranks #868 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.61 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 2.20. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's value of 1.61 is 27.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina ranks #868 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FFMH and OPBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina ranks #868 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's value of 1.61 is 27.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 2.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina 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 1.26, based on 1,290 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 of North Carolina's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.61 is 27.8% 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 Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.93, compared to a current price of $42.86 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 27.8% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina (PEBK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.61 as of Jul. 22, 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 of North Carolina (PEBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $42.86 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.93. GuruFocus considers Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PEBK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.61 (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.35)
  • GF Value™: $31.93 vs. price of $42.86 (34.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 27.8% above the Banks median (#868 of 1290)

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


Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Business Description

Address 518 West C Street, Newton, NC, USA, 28658
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc is a bank holding company. It is a state-chartered commercial bank serving Lincolnton, Newton, Denver, Catawba, Conover, Maiden, Claremont, Hiddenite, Hickory, Charlotte, Cornelius, Raleigh and Cary, North Carolina. It has a diversified loan portfolio with no foreign loans and few agricultural loans. The company's main source of income is dividends declared and paid by the Bank on its capital stock.
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