STEL (Stellar Bancorp) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.41 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — Near Median


STEL Stellar Bancorp Inc STEL
43 GF Score
Price $39.32
GF Value $27.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Stellar Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Stellar Bancorp STEL 43 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates STEL with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, Stellar Bancorp ranks worse than 59.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-11), Stellar Bancorp's current share price is $39.32. Stellar Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $27.94. Stellar Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.41.

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

STEL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14   Med: 1.34   Max: 1.45
Current: 1.41

During the past years, Stellar Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.45. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 1.34.

STEL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
59.05% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.24 vs STEL: 1.41

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.

Stellar Bancorp's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $32.758. 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 $27.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Stellar Bancorp  (NYSE:STEL) 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.


Stellar Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Stellar Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stellar Bancorp'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.

Stellar Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Stellar Bancorp Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Stellar Bancorp Quarterly Data
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STEL vs NBHC, OFG, SRCE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Stellar Bancorp'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.


Stellar Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Stellar Bancorp 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.

Stellar Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=39.32/27.94
=1.41

* 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.

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

For example, Stellar Bancorp'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)
=32.758/330.2130*330.2130
=32.758

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Stellar Bancorp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 14.620 241.432 19.996
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 15.205 244.955 20.497
201709 15.579 246.819 20.843
201712 17.969 246.524 24.069
201803 18.184 249.554 24.061
201806 18.552 251.989 24.311
201809 18.981 252.439 24.829
201812 19.578 251.233 25.733
201903 20.012 254.202 25.996
201906 20.590 256.143 26.544
201909 21.074 256.759 27.103
201912 21.446 256.974 27.558
202003 21.695 258.115 27.755
202006 21.707 257.797 27.805
202009 21.888 260.280 27.769
202012 22.202 260.474 28.146
202103 22.312 264.877 27.816
202106 22.750 271.696 27.650
202109 23.120 274.310 27.832
202112 33.342 278.802 39.490
202203 22.028 287.504 25.300
202206 21.563 296.311 24.030
202209 20.880 296.808 23.230
202212 26.120 296.797 29.061
202303 27.136 301.836 29.687
202306 27.366 305.109 29.618
202309 27.397 307.789 29.393
202312 28.542 306.746 30.726
202403 28.584 312.332 30.220
202406 29.232 314.175 30.724
202409 30.426 315.301 31.865
202412 30.093 315.605 31.486
202503 30.894 319.799 31.900
202506 31.204 322.561 31.944
202509 32.270 324.800 32.808
202512 32.782 324.054 33.405
202603 32.758 330.213 32.758

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 1.41 mean?
Stellar Bancorp (STEL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41 as of Jul. 11, 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 Stellar Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.34. Over the past decade, Stellar Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Stellar Bancorp ranks #767 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Stellar Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Stellar Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41 is near median its 10-year median of 1.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 1.45. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Stellar Bancorp's value of 1.41 is 13.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stellar Bancorp ranks #767 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stellar Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stellar Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NBHC and OFG?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Stellar Bancorp ranks #767 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Stellar Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24. Stellar Bancorp's value of 1.41 is 13.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Stellar Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 1.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 1.24, Stellar Bancorp has consistently been above 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 1.24, based on 1,299 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. Stellar Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.41 is 13.7% above 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 Stellar Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stellar Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stellar Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stellar Bancorp (STEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.74, compared to a current price of $39.32 — trading 41.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 13.7% above the Banks industry median of 1.24. Stellar Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Stellar Bancorp (STEL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 as of Jul. 11, 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 Stellar Bancorp (STEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stellar Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $39.32 is trading 41.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.74. GuruFocus considers Stellar Bancorp to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STEL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.41 (near median its 10-year median of 1.34)
  • GF Value™: $27.74 vs. price of $39.32 (41.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.7% above the Banks median (#767 of 1299)

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


Stellar Bancorp Business Description

Address 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 110, Houston, TX, USA, 77046
Stellar Bancorp Inc is a U.S. based bank holding company. Through its subsidiary, Stellar Bank, the company provides a diversified range of commercial banking services predominantly to small to medium sized businesses, professionals, and individual customers. Its offerings include different types of loans, such as mortgage loans, home equity loans, automobile loans, etc.; deposit products, such as checking accounts, commercial accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, etc. and other banking services like mobile banking, debit cards, cash management and wire transfer services, letters of credit, and others.
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