First Abacus Financial Holdings (PHS:FAF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.42 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 20% Above Median


PHS:FAF First Abacus Financial Holdings Corp PHS:FAF
21 GF Score
Price ₱0.52
GF Value ₱0.65
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is First Abacus Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

First Abacus Financial Holdings PHS:FAF -13.33% 21 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates PHS:FAF with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱0.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 640 Capital Markets companies, First Abacus Financial Holdings ranks better than 82.03% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-05), First Abacus Financial Holdings's current share price is ₱0.52. First Abacus Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱1.25. First Abacus Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for First Abacus Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:FAF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 0.35   Max: 0.53
Current: 0.42

During the past years, First Abacus Financial Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.53. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.35.

PHS:FAF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
82.03% of 640 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.35 vs PHS:FAF: 0.42

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.

First Abacus Financial Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱0.053. 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 ₱1.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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First Abacus Financial Holdings  (PHS:FAF) 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.


First Abacus Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


First Abacus Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Abacus Financial Holdings'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.

First Abacus Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

First Abacus Financial Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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First Abacus Financial Holdings 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 0.43 0.42 0.43 0.51 0.53

PHS:FAF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, First Abacus Financial Holdings'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.


First Abacus Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, First Abacus Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Abacus Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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First Abacus Financial Holdings 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.

First Abacus Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.52/1.25
=0.42

* 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.

First Abacus Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, First Abacus Financial Holdings'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)
=0.053/330.2130*330.2130
=0.053

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

First Abacus Financial Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.966 241.018 2.694
201609 1.964 241.428 2.686
201612 2.200 241.432 3.009
201703 2.171 243.801 2.940
201706 2.158 244.955 2.909
201709 2.149 246.819 2.875
201712 1.414 246.524 1.894
201803 1.401 249.554 1.854
201806 1.912 251.989 2.506
201809 1.053 252.439 1.377
201812 0.616 251.233 0.810
201903 0.585 254.202 0.760
201906 0.536 256.143 0.691
201909 0.500 256.759 0.643
201912 0.654 256.974 0.840
202003 0.606 258.115 0.775
202006 0.576 257.797 0.738
202009 0.546 260.280 0.693
202012 0.802 260.474 1.017
202103 0.807 264.877 1.006
202106 0.747 271.696 0.908
202109 0.681 274.310 0.820
202112 1.060 278.802 1.255
202203 1.027 287.504 1.180
202206 0.964 296.311 1.074
202209 1.243 296.808 1.383
202212 1.072 296.797 1.193
202303 1.035 301.836 1.132
202306 0.961 305.109 1.040
202309 0.979 307.789 1.050
202312 0.595 306.746 0.641
202403 0.693 312.332 0.733
202406 0.621 314.175 0.653
202409 0.453 315.301 0.474
202412 1.005 315.605 1.052
202503 0.912 319.799 0.942
202506 0.805 322.561 0.824
202509 0.773 324.800 0.786
202512 0.104 324.054 0.106
202603 0.053 330.213 0.053

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 0.42 mean?
First Abacus Financial Holdings (PHS:FAF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 as of Jul. 05, 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 First Abacus Financial Holdings and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, First Abacus Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.53. According to the industry distribution chart, First Abacus Financial Holdings ranks #115 out of 640 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is First Abacus Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
First Abacus Financial Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.53. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35. First Abacus Financial Holdings' value of 0.42 is 68.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Abacus Financial Holdings ranks #115 out of 640 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, First Abacus Financial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Abacus Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, First Abacus Financial Holdings ranks #115 out of 640 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places First Abacus Financial Holdings in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35. First Abacus Financial Holdings' value of 0.42 is 68.9% below this benchmark. Historically, First Abacus Financial Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 0.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 1.35, First Abacus Financial Holdings 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.35, based on 640 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. First Abacus Financial Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.42 is 68.9% 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 First Abacus Financial Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Abacus Financial Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Abacus Financial Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Abacus Financial Holdings (PHS:FAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.65, compared to a current price of ₱0.52 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 68.9% below the Capital Markets industry median of 1.35. First Abacus Financial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 5 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 First Abacus Financial Holdings (PHS:FAF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.42 as of Jul. 05, 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 First Abacus Financial Holdings (PHS:FAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Abacus Financial Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱0.52 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.65. GuruFocus considers First Abacus Financial Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:FAF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.42 (20% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
  • GF Value™: ₱0.65 vs. price of ₱0.52 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 21/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.9% below the Capital Markets median (#115 of 640)

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


First Abacus Financial Holdings Business Description

Address Exchange Road, Unit 2904-A East Tower, Ortigas Center, Philippine Stock Exchange Center, Pasig, PHL, 1605
First Abacus Financial Holdings Corp is involved in providing management advisory services as well as purchasing, selling and assigning accounts receivable, negotiable instruments and other evidences of indebtedness for the payment of money owed by any entity. The company has three segments Securities brokerage handles buying and selling of shares of stock, bonds and other securities; Investment house provides services which include underwriting of financial instruments and management fees from financial and management advisory services; Leasing and others includes leasing of condominium units and other segment activities, none of which constitute a separately reportable segment. It generates majority of revenue from Securities brokerage.
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