SFNC (Simmons First National) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.78 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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SFNC Simmons First National Corp SFNC
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Price $23.18
GF Value $10.73
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What is Simmons First National Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Simmons First National SFNC +0.74% 49 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates SFNC with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 49/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $10.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, Simmons First National ranks better than 75.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Simmons First National's current share price is $23.18. Simmons First National's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.69. Simmons First National's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.78.

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

SFNC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54   Med: 1.11   Max: 2.53
Current: 0.78

During the past years, Simmons First National's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.53. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 1.11.

SFNC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
75.5% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.255 vs SFNC: 0.78

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.

Simmons First National's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.699. 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 $29.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Simmons First National  (NAS:SFNC) 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.


Simmons First National Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Simmons First National Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Simmons First National'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.

Simmons First National Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Simmons First National Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Simmons First National 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 0.65 0.66 0.65 0.66 0.00

SFNC vs PRK, TOWN, SBCF: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Simmons First National'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.


Simmons First National Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Simmons First National 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.

Simmons First National's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=23.18/29.69
=0.78

* 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.

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

For example, Simmons First National'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)
=23.699/330.2130*330.2130
=23.699

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Simmons First National Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 17.930 241.018 24.565
201609 18.344 241.428 25.090
201612 18.402 241.432 25.169
201703 18.652 243.801 25.263
201706 19.155 244.955 25.822
201709 19.514 246.819 26.107
201712 22.651 246.524 30.340
201803 22.864 249.554 30.254
201806 23.265 251.989 30.487
201809 23.657 252.439 30.945
201812 24.326 251.233 31.973
201903 24.872 254.202 32.309
201906 25.567 256.143 32.960
201909 26.363 256.759 33.905
201912 26.297 256.974 33.792
202003 26.106 258.115 33.398
202006 26.643 257.797 34.127
202009 26.980 260.280 34.229
202012 27.535 260.474 34.907
202103 27.043 264.877 33.714
202106 28.035 271.696 34.073
202109 28.421 274.310 34.213
202112 28.824 278.802 34.139
202203 26.324 287.504 30.234
202206 25.312 296.311 28.208
202209 24.871 296.808 27.670
202212 25.733 296.797 28.630
202303 26.240 301.836 28.707
202306 26.590 305.109 28.778
202309 26.257 307.789 28.170
202312 27.372 306.746 29.466
202403 27.421 312.332 28.991
202406 27.563 314.175 28.970
202409 28.106 315.301 29.435
202412 28.084 315.605 29.384
202503 28.044 319.799 28.957
202506 28.169 322.561 28.837
202509 23.178 324.800 23.564
202512 23.620 324.054 24.069
202603 23.699 330.213 23.699

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 0.78 mean?
Simmons First National (SFNC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 as of Jul. 24, 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 Simmons First National and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Simmons First National's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 2.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Simmons First National ranks #316 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Simmons First National's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Simmons First National's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 2.53. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Simmons First National's value of 0.78 is 37.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simmons First National ranks #316 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Simmons First National has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simmons First National's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PRK and TOWN?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Simmons First National ranks #316 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Simmons First National in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Simmons First National's value of 0.78 is 37.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Simmons First National's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 2.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Simmons First National 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 1,290 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. Simmons First National's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 is 37.8% 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 Simmons First National 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. Simmons First National's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simmons First National stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simmons First National (SFNC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.73, compared to a current price of $23.18 — trading 116% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 37.8% below the Banks industry median of 1.26. Simmons First National's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Simmons First National (SFNC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Jul. 24, 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 Simmons First National (SFNC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simmons First National stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.18 is trading 116% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.73. GuruFocus considers Simmons First National to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SFNC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.78 (30% below median its 10-year median of 1.11)
  • GF Value™: $10.73 vs. price of $23.18 (116% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.8% below the Banks median (#316 of 1290)

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


Simmons First National Business Description

Address 501 Main Street, Pine Bluff, AR, USA, 71601
Simmons First National Corp is a financial holding company. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in providing banking services including consumer, real estate and commercial loans, checking, savings and time deposits. Its loan portfolio comprises construction, single-family residential and commercial loans; non-real estate loans, nonaccrual and past due loans; and credit card loans, student loans and other consumer loans. It also offers various products and services such as trust services, investments, agricultural finance lending, equipment lending, insurance, consumer finance and small business administration lending. The business activity of the firm is functioned through the region of the United States.
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