QNB (QNBC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.24 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 11% Above Median

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Price $45.18
GF Value $39.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is QNB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

QNB QNBC +0.28% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates QNBC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Banks companies, QNB ranks better than 53.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-29), QNB's current share price is $45.175. QNB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $36.50. QNB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.24.

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

QNBC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63   Med: 1.12   Max: 1.87
Current: 1.24

During the past years, QNB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.87. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.12.

QNBC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
53.1% of 1275 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs QNBC: 1.24

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.

QNB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $36.872. 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 $36.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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QNB  (NAS:QNBC) 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.


QNB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


QNB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for QNB'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.

QNB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

QNB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.09 0.77 0.75 0.97 0.98

QNB 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 0.95 0.99 0.98 1.11 1.20

QNBC vs PBNC, CFBK, EFSI: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, QNB'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.


QNB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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QNB 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.

QNB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=45.175/36.50
=1.24

* 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.

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

For example, QNB'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)
=36.872/333.9520*333.9520
=36.872

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

QNB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 28.822 241.428 39.868
201612 27.423 241.432 37.932
201703 28.042 243.801 38.411
201706 28.765 244.955 39.216
201709 29.219 246.819 39.534
201712 28.588 246.524 38.727
201803 27.940 249.554 37.389
201806 28.230 251.989 37.412
201809 28.466 252.439 37.658
201812 29.951 251.233 39.812
201903 31.586 254.202 41.495
201906 33.099 256.143 43.154
201909 33.918 256.759 44.115
201912 34.295 256.974 44.568
202003 35.291 258.115 45.660
202006 36.297 257.797 47.019
202009 38.687 260.280 49.637
202012 37.797 260.474 48.459
202103 37.088 264.877 46.760
202106 38.579 271.696 47.419
202109 38.258 274.310 46.576
202112 38.406 278.802 46.003
202203 28.808 287.504 33.462
202206 23.469 296.311 26.450
202209 16.254 296.808 18.288
202212 19.776 296.797 22.252
202303 23.318 301.836 25.799
202306 22.416 305.109 24.535
202309 20.346 307.789 22.075
202312 26.412 306.746 28.755
202403 25.569 312.332 27.339
202406 26.342 314.175 28.000
202409 28.578 315.301 30.268
202412 29.478 315.605 31.192
202503 29.178 319.799 30.469
202506 30.457 322.561 31.533
202509 32.588 324.800 33.506
202512 36.151 324.054 37.255
202603 34.721 330.213 35.114
202606 36.872 333.952 36.872

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 1.24 mean?
QNB (QNBC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24 as of Aug. 29, 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 QNB and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, QNB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 1.87. According to the industry distribution chart, QNB ranks #598 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is QNB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
QNB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 1.87. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. QNB's value of 1.24 is 3.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, QNB ranks #598 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, QNB has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does QNB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PBNC and CFBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, QNB ranks #598 out of 1275 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts QNB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. QNB's value of 1.24 is 3.1% below this benchmark. Historically, QNB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 1.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 1.28, QNB 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 1.28, based on 1,275 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. QNB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.24 is 3.1% 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 QNB and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. QNB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is QNB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QNB (QNBC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.61, compared to a current price of $45.18 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 3.1% below the Banks industry median of 1.28. QNB's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 QNB (QNBC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 as of Aug. 29, 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 QNB (QNBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, QNB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $45.18 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.61. GuruFocus considers QNB to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for QNBC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.24 (11% above median its 10-year median of 1.12)
  • GF Value™: $39.61 vs. price of $45.18 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.1% below the Banks median (#598 of 1275)

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


QNB Business Description

Address 15 North Third Street, P.O. Box 9005, Quakertown, PA, USA, 18951-9005
QNB Corp is a bank holding company based in the United States. It operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, which engages in the general commercial banking business and offers a full range of banking services to its customers. Its business activities involve attracting deposits and using funds in making commercial loans, residential mortgage loans, consumer loans, and purchasing investment securities. The loan portfolio includes commercial loans, such as commercial and industrial, construction, and loans secured by commercial real estate and residential real estate, and retail loans, including home equity loans and lines, and consumer loans. It generates revenue from net interest income.
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