PennyMac Financial ServicesPFSI -1.60%71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 2.20. GuruFocus rates PFSI with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $133.78 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,300 Banks companies, PennyMac Financial Services ranks worse than 64.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PennyMac Financial Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PFSI'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.47 Med: 2.2 Max: 3.09
Current: 1.54
During the past years, PennyMac Financial Services's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.09. The lowest was 1.47. And the median was 2.20.
PFSI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 64.23% of 1300
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.255
vs PFSI: 1.54
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.
PennyMac Financial Services's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $83.311. 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 $54.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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PennyMac Financial Services (NYSE:PFSI) 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.
PennyMac Financial Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
PennyMac Financial Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
PennyMac Financial Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
PFSI vs FMCC, WD, FNMA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, PennyMac Financial Services'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.
PennyMac Financial Services Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, PennyMac Financial Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PennyMac Financial Services's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
PennyMac Financial Services 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.
* 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.
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 1.54 mean?
PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.54 as of Jul. 06, 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 PennyMac Financial Services and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 2.20. Over the past decade, PennyMac Financial Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.47 to 3.09. According to the industry distribution chart, PennyMac Financial Services ranks #835 out of 1300 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is PennyMac Financial Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
PennyMac Financial Services' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.54 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 2.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 3.09. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. PennyMac Financial Services' value of 1.54 is 22.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PennyMac Financial Services ranks #835 out of 1300 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PennyMac Financial Services has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PennyMac Financial Services' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FMCC and WD?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, PennyMac Financial Services ranks #835 out of 1300 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places PennyMac Financial Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. PennyMac Financial Services' value of 1.54 is 22.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PennyMac Financial Services' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.47 to 3.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.20 vs. the industry median of 1.26, PennyMac Financial Services 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 1,300 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. PennyMac Financial Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.54 is 22.7% 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 PennyMac Financial Services 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. PennyMac Financial Services's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 2.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PennyMac Financial Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $133.78, compared to a current price of $83.47 — trading 37.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 2.20 and 22.7% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. PennyMac Financial Services' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.54 as of Jul. 06, 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 PennyMac Financial Services (PFSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PennyMac Financial Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $83.47 is trading 37.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $133.78.
GuruFocus considers PennyMac Financial Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PFSI:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.54 (30% below median its 10-year median of 2.20)
GF Value™: $133.78 vs. price of $83.47 (37.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.7% above the Banks median (#835 of 1300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PennyMac Financial Services Inc is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform mainly focused on the production and servicing of U.S. residential mortgage loans. The firm is also engaged in managing investments related to the U.S. mortgage market and provides products and services that leverage technologies to support customers. The company operates through two reportable operating segments: production and servicing. The production segment performs loan origination, acquisition, and sale activities, while the servicing segment performs servicing and subservicing of loans, early buyout transactions, and servicing of loans sourced and managed for PMT. The majority of revenue comes from the production segment.
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