Provident Financial HoldingsPROV -0.23%58 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates PROV with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,300 Banks companies, Provident Financial Holdings ranks better than 73.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Provident Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PROV'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.56 Med: 0.89 Max: 1.41
Current: 0.82
During the past years, Provident Financial Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.41. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 0.89.
PROV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 73.46% of 1300
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26
vs PROV: 0.82
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.
Provident Financial Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.018. 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 $20.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Provident Financial Holdings (NAS:PROV) 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.
Provident Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Provident Financial Holdings 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.
Provident Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
PROV vs RVSB, OXBC, GSBX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Provident 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.
Provident Financial Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Provident Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Provident Financial Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Provident 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.
* 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 0.82 mean?
Provident Financial Holdings (PROV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 as of Jul. 08, 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 Provident Financial Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Provident Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Provident Financial Holdings ranks #345 out of 1300 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Provident Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Provident Financial Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is near median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.56 to a high of 1.41. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Provident Financial Holdings' value of 0.82 is 34.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Provident Financial Holdings ranks #345 out of 1300 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Provident Financial Holdings has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Provident Financial Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RVSB and OXBC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Provident Financial Holdings ranks #345 out of 1300 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Provident Financial Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Provident Financial Holdings' value of 0.82 is 34.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Provident Financial Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.56 to 1.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Provident 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 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. Provident Financial Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.82 is 34.9% 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 Provident Financial Holdings 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. Provident Financial Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Provident Financial Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Provident Financial Holdings (PROV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.93, compared to a current price of $17.11 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 34.9% below the Banks industry median of 1.26. Provident Financial Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Provident Financial Holdings (PROV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.82 as of Jul. 08, 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 Provident Financial Holdings (PROV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Provident Financial Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.11 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.93.
GuruFocus considers Provident Financial Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PROV:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.82 (near median its 10-year median of 0.89)
GF Value™: $15.93 vs. price of $17.11 (7.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.9% below the Banks median (#345 of 1300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PROV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Provident Financial Holdings Inc is a holding company of Provident Savings Bank, F.S.B. It is a financial services company committed to serving consumers and small to mid-sized businesses in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Its business activities consist of community banking, investment services and trustee services for real estate transactions. The group operates in Bank segment that include attracting deposits, offering banking services and originating and purchasing single-family, multi-family, commercial real estate, construction and, to a lesser extent, other mortgage, commercial business and consumer loans. Its evenues are derived from interest earned on its loan and investment portfolios, and fees generated through its community banking activities.
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