Philippine National Bank (PHS:PNB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.49 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 96% Above Median

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PHS:PNB Philippine National Bank PHS:PNB
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What is Philippine National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Philippine National Bank PHS:PNB +0.97% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates PHS:PNB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱32.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,286 Banks companies, Philippine National Bank ranks better than 89.11% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), Philippine National Bank's current share price is ₱62.60. Philippine National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱128.28. Philippine National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.49.

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

PHS:PNB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.25   Max: 0.79
Current: 0.47

During the past years, Philippine National Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.79. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.25.

PHS:PNB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
89.11% of 1286 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs PHS:PNB: 0.47

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.

Philippine National Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₱153.672. 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 ₱128.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Philippine National Bank  (PHS:PNB) 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.


Philippine National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Philippine National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Philippine National Bank'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.

Philippine National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Philippine National Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Philippine National Bank Quarterly Data
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Philippine National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Philippine National Bank'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.


Philippine National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Philippine National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Philippine National Bank 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.

Philippine National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=62.60/128.28
=0.49

* 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.

Philippine National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Philippine National Bank'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)
=153.672/330.2130*330.2130
=153.672

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Philippine National Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 82.852 241.018 113.514
201609 84.041 241.428 114.947
201612 82.845 241.432 113.309
201703 84.166 243.801 113.998
201706 85.863 244.955 115.748
201709 87.831 246.819 117.507
201712 90.397 246.524 121.085
201803 91.451 249.554 121.009
201806 93.845 251.989 122.977
201809 95.265 252.439 124.615
201812 97.014 251.233 127.512
201903 100.351 254.202 130.358
201906 106.571 256.143 137.389
201909 97.671 256.759 125.613
201912 99.683 256.974 128.093
202003 97.883 258.115 125.224
202006 99.243 257.797 127.121
202009 100.525 260.280 127.534
202012 100.135 260.474 126.945
202103 99.274 264.877 123.761
202106 97.598 271.696 118.618
202109 98.904 274.310 119.060
202112 103.557 278.802 122.653
202203 103.993 287.504 119.441
202206 109.087 296.311 121.568
202209 108.845 296.808 121.095
202212 109.031 296.797 121.307
202303 113.531 301.836 124.205
202306 116.852 305.109 126.466
202309 119.610 307.789 128.324
202312 122.981 306.746 132.389
202403 126.512 312.332 133.755
202406 130.432 314.175 137.090
202409 135.285 315.301 141.683
202412 139.502 315.605 145.959
202503 140.847 319.799 145.434
202506 145.632 322.561 149.087
202509 150.805 324.800 153.318
202512 154.908 324.054 157.852
202603 153.672 330.213 153.672

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 0.49 mean?
Philippine National Bank (PHS:PNB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 as of Aug. 04, 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 Philippine National Bank and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Philippine National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Philippine National Bank ranks #140 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Philippine National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Philippine National Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 is 96% above median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.79. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Philippine National Bank's value of 0.49 is 61.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Philippine National Bank ranks #140 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Philippine National Bank has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Philippine National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Philippine National Bank ranks #140 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Philippine National Bank in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Philippine National Bank's value of 0.49 is 61.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Philippine National Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Philippine National Bank 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 1.27, based on 1,286 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. Philippine National Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 is 61.4% 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 Philippine National Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Philippine National Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Philippine National Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philippine National Bank (PHS:PNB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱32.09, compared to a current price of ₱62.60 — trading 95.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 61.4% below the Banks industry median of 1.27. Philippine National Bank's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Philippine National Bank (PHS:PNB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Aug. 04, 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 Philippine National Bank (PHS:PNB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Philippine National Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₱62.60 is trading 95.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱32.09. GuruFocus considers Philippine National Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:PNB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.49 (96% above median its 10-year median of 0.25)
  • GF Value™: ₱32.09 vs. price of ₱62.60 (95.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 61.4% below the Banks median (#140 of 1286)

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


Philippine National Bank Business Description

Address President Diosdado P. Macapagal Boulevard, PNB Financial Center, Metro Manila, Pasay, PHL, 1300
Philippine National Bank provides a full range of banking and other financial services, which include deposit-taking, lending, bills discounting, trade finance, foreign exchange dealings, treasury operations, wealth management, fund transfers, remittance and trust services. Business segments are Retail Banking which principally handling individual customers deposits, and providing consumer type loans; Corporate Banking which principally handling loans and other credit facilities and deposit; Treasury which principally providing money market, treasury services; Other Segments. The company generates majority of interest from Retail Banking. It has presence in Philippines, Asia (excluding Philippines), USA and Canada, United Kingdom of which majority of revenue comes from Philippines.
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