Swedbank AB (STU:FRYA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.22 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 60% Above Median

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STU:FRYA Swedbank AB STU:FRYA
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What is Swedbank AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Swedbank AB STU:FRYA +1.84% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates STU:FRYA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, Swedbank AB ranks worse than 83.72% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Swedbank AB's current share price is €33.24. Swedbank AB's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €14.96. Swedbank AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.22.

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

STU:FRYA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91   Med: 1.39   Max: 2.21
Current: 2.21

During the past years, Swedbank AB's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.21. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 1.39.

STU:FRYA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
83.72% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs STU:FRYA: 2.21

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.

Swedbank AB's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €16.807. 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 €14.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Swedbank AB  (STU:FRYA) 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.


Swedbank AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Swedbank AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Swedbank AB'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.

Swedbank AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Swedbank AB 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 1.47 1.26 1.34 1.38 1.97

Swedbank AB 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 1.55 1.75 1.97 1.94 2.18

STU:FRYA vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Swedbank AB'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.


Swedbank AB Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Swedbank AB 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.

Swedbank AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=33.24/14.96
=2.22

* 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.

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

For example, Swedbank AB'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)
=16.807/134.1100*134.1100
=16.807

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.1100.

Swedbank AB Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 11.660 101.138 15.461
201612 12.006 102.022 15.782
201703 11.253 102.022 14.792
201706 11.418 102.752 14.903
201709 12.121 103.279 15.739
201712 11.865 103.793 15.331
201803 10.800 103.962 13.932
201806 11.155 104.875 14.265
201809 11.477 105.679 14.565
201812 11.977 105.912 15.166
201903 10.778 105.886 13.651
201906 10.884 106.742 13.675
201909 11.185 107.214 13.991
201912 11.826 107.766 14.717
202003 11.621 106.563 14.625
202006 12.296 107.498 15.340
202009 12.889 107.635 16.059
202012 13.617 108.296 16.863
202103 13.482 108.360 16.686
202106 14.048 108.928 17.296
202109 14.434 110.338 17.544
202112 14.036 112.486 16.734
202203 13.067 114.825 15.262
202206 13.561 118.384 15.362
202209 13.948 122.296 15.295
202212 14.259 126.365 15.133
202303 13.742 127.042 14.507
202306 14.068 129.407 14.579
202309 14.500 130.224 14.933
202312 15.797 131.912 16.060
202403 15.087 132.205 15.304
202406 15.714 132.716 15.879
202409 16.346 132.304 16.569
202412 16.909 132.987 17.052
202503 16.275 132.825 16.433
202506 16.855 133.699 16.907
202509 17.606 133.480 17.689
202512 18.457 133.390 18.557
202603 16.448 133.560 16.516
202606 16.807 134.110 16.807

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 2.22 mean?
Swedbank AB (STU:FRYA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.22 as of Jul. 22, 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 Swedbank AB and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, Swedbank AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 2.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Swedbank AB ranks #1080 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Swedbank AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Swedbank AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.22 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 2.21. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Swedbank AB's value of 2.22 is 76.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swedbank AB ranks #1080 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Swedbank AB has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swedbank AB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Swedbank AB ranks #1080 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Swedbank AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Swedbank AB's value of 2.22 is 76.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Swedbank AB's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 2.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Swedbank AB 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 1.26, 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. Swedbank AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.22 is 76.2% 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 Swedbank AB 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. Swedbank AB's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 1.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swedbank AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swedbank AB (STU:FRYA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.20, compared to a current price of €33.24 — trading 64.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 76.2% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. Swedbank AB's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 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 Swedbank AB (STU:FRYA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22 as of Jul. 22, 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 Swedbank AB (STU:FRYA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swedbank AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €33.24 is trading 64.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.20. GuruFocus considers Swedbank AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:FRYA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.22 (60% above median its 10-year median of 1.39)
  • GF Value™: €20.20 vs. price of €33.24 (64.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.2% above the Banks median (#1080 of 1290)

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


Swedbank AB Business Description

Address Landsvagen 40, Sundbyberg, Stockholm, SWE, 17263
Swedbank is one of the largest retail banks in Sweden, where it derives the lion's share of its income. The bank is the result of merging savings and union banks in Sweden in the aftermath of the financial crisis in the early 1990s in Sweden. The remaining independent savings banks in Sweden remain in close collaboration with Swedbank, acting as an additional product distribution channel to Swedbank and sharing Swedbank's IT systems and part of its development costs. In addition, the bank operates in the three Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
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