Security Bank (PHS:SECB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.33 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 61% Below Median

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PHS:SECB Security Bank Corp PHS:SECB
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Price ₱65.05
GF Value ₱92.10
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Security Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Security Bank PHS:SECB -1.74% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates PHS:SECB with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱92.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,276 Banks companies, Security Bank ranks better than 93.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-27), Security Bank's current share price is ₱65.05. Security Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱195.87. Security Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.33.

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

PHS:SECB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.85   Max: 3.76
Current: 0.34

During the past years, Security Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.76. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.85.

PHS:SECB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
93.18% of 1276 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs PHS:SECB: 0.34

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.

Security Bank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₱206.555. 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 ₱195.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Security Bank  (PHS:SECB) 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.


Security Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Security Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Security 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.

Security Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Security Bank Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Security Bank Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.38 0.38 0.35 0.34 0.33

Security Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Security 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.


Security Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Security 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=65.05/195.87
=0.33

* 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.

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

For example, Security Bank's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=206.555/333.9520*333.9520
=206.555

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Security Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 127.142 241.428 175.867
201612 128.755 241.432 178.096
201703 132.183 243.801 181.061
201706 133.936 244.955 182.598
201709 136.808 246.819 185.104
201712 139.307 246.524 188.711
201803 140.185 249.554 187.595
201806 142.276 251.989 188.553
201809 144.936 252.439 191.736
201812 145.149 251.233 192.940
201903 147.611 254.202 193.921
201906 151.860 256.143 197.991
201909 156.196 256.759 203.155
201912 156.832 256.974 203.812
202003 159.047 258.115 205.777
202006 168.483 257.797 218.254
202009 164.491 260.280 211.050
202012 163.503 260.474 209.626
202103 160.627 264.877 202.516
202106 163.937 271.696 201.501
202109 165.486 274.310 201.467
202112 165.843 278.802 198.649
202203 162.423 287.504 188.663
202206 164.717 296.311 185.641
202209 164.851 296.808 185.481
202212 166.877 296.797 187.768
202303 170.717 301.836 188.882
202306 173.075 305.109 189.436
202309 175.784 307.789 190.726
202312 180.522 306.746 196.533
202403 181.110 312.332 193.647
202406 183.263 314.175 194.799
202409 189.990 315.301 201.228
202412 187.167 315.605 198.048
202503 190.746 319.799 199.188
202506 195.916 322.561 202.835
202509 203.161 324.800 208.886
202512 204.541 324.054 210.789
202603 203.547 330.213 205.852
202606 206.555 333.952 206.555

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 0.33 mean?
Security Bank (PHS:SECB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.33 as of Aug. 27, 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 Security Bank and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Security Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 3.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Security Bank ranks #87 out of 1276 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Security Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Security Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.33 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 3.76. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Security Bank's value of 0.33 is 74.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Security Bank ranks #87 out of 1276 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Security Bank has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Security Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Security Bank ranks #87 out of 1276 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Security Bank in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Security Bank's value of 0.33 is 74.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Security Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 3.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Security 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 1.29, based on 1,276 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. Security Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.33 is 74.4% 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 Security Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Security Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Security Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Security Bank (PHS:SECB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱92.10, compared to a current price of ₱65.05 — trading 29.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 74.4% below the Banks industry median of 1.29. Security Bank's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Security Bank (PHS:SECB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.33 as of Aug. 27, 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 Security Bank (PHS:SECB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Security Bank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱65.05 is trading 29.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱92.10. GuruFocus considers Security Bank to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:SECB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.33 (61% below median its 10-year median of 0.85)
  • GF Value™: ₱92.10 vs. price of ₱65.05 (29.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 74.4% below the Banks median (#87 of 1276)

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


Security Bank Business Description

Other Exchanges SYBJF:USA
Address 6776 Ayala Avenue, Security Bank Centre, Makati City, PHL, 0719
Security Bank Corp is engaged in banking. It operates in four segments: the Financial Markets Segment focuses on providing the money market, foreign exchange, financial derivatives, securities distribution, asset management, trust, and fiduciary services; the Wholesale Banking Segment addresses the corporate, institutional, and public sector markets and commercial clients. Services include relationship management, lending and other credit facilities, trade, cash management, deposit-taking, and leasing services; the Retail Banking Segment addresses individual, retail, and small businesses; the Business Banking segment covers deposit-taking and servicing, consumer loans, credit card facilities, and bancassurance; and All Other Segments include other support services.
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