CaixaBank (STU:FV9J) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.55 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 254% Above Median

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STU:FV9J CaixaBank SA STU:FV9J
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What is CaixaBank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CaixaBank STU:FV9J +2.35% 61 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.55 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 254% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates STU:FV9J with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.13. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,280 Banks companies, CaixaBank ranks worse than 87.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), CaixaBank's current share price is €4.36. CaixaBank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.71. CaixaBank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.55.

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

STU:FV9J' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.72   Max: 2.54
Current: 2.53

During the past years, CaixaBank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.54. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.72.

STU:FV9J's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.5% of 1280 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.285 vs STU:FV9J: 2.53

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.

CaixaBank's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.853. 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 €1.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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CaixaBank  (STU:FV9J) 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.


CaixaBank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CaixaBank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CaixaBank'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.

CaixaBank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CaixaBank 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 0.51 0.75 0.76 1.05 2.04

CaixaBank 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 1.45 1.77 2.04 1.97 2.37

STU:FV9J vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, CaixaBank'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.


CaixaBank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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CaixaBank 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=4.36/1.71
=2.55

* 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.

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

For example, CaixaBank'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)
=1.853/131.3300*131.3300
=1.853

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 131.3300.

CaixaBank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 1.318 99.737 1.736
201612 1.312 101.842 1.692
201703 1.360 100.896 1.770
201706 1.337 101.848 1.724
201709 1.371 101.524 1.774
201712 1.362 102.975 1.737
201803 1.349 102.122 1.735
201806 1.332 104.165 1.679
201809 1.348 103.818 1.705
201812 1.357 104.193 1.710
201903 1.378 103.488 1.749
201906 1.336 104.612 1.677
201909 1.376 103.905 1.739
201912 1.401 105.015 1.752
202003 1.349 103.469 1.712
202006 1.359 104.254 1.712
202009 1.368 103.521 1.735
202012 1.408 104.456 1.770
202103 1.470 104.857 1.841
202106 1.430 107.102 1.753
202109 1.453 107.669 1.772
202112 1.465 111.298 1.729
202203 1.485 115.153 1.694
202206 1.476 118.044 1.642
202209 1.523 117.221 1.706
202212 1.498 117.650 1.672
202303 1.468 118.948 1.621
202306 1.513 120.278 1.652
202309 1.574 121.343 1.704
202312 1.643 121.300 1.779
202403 1.556 122.762 1.665
202406 1.628 124.409 1.719
202409 1.707 123.121 1.821
202412 1.725 124.753 1.816
202503 1.785 125.531 1.867
202506 1.765 127.251 1.822
202509 1.824 126.840 1.889
202512 1.832 128.400 1.874
202603 1.769 129.860 1.789
202606 1.853 131.330 1.853

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 2.55 mean?
CaixaBank (STU:FV9J) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.55 as of Aug. 25, 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 CaixaBank and its competitors. This is 254% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, CaixaBank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 2.54. According to the industry distribution chart, CaixaBank ranks #1120 out of 1280 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 87.5%.
Is CaixaBank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CaixaBank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.55 is 254% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 2.54. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. CaixaBank's value of 2.55 is 98.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CaixaBank ranks #1120 out of 1280 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CaixaBank has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CaixaBank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, CaixaBank ranks #1120 out of 1280 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CaixaBank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. CaixaBank's value of 2.55 is 98.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CaixaBank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 2.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.29, CaixaBank 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 1.29, based on 1,280 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. CaixaBank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.55 is 98.4% 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 CaixaBank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CaixaBank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.55, which is 254% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CaixaBank stock overvalued right now?
CaixaBank (STU:FV9J) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.55. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.13, compared to a current price of €4.36 — trading 104.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.55, which is 254% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 98.4% above the Banks industry median of 1.29. CaixaBank'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 CaixaBank (STU:FV9J), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.55 as of Aug. 25, 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 CaixaBank (STU:FV9J) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CaixaBank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.36 is trading 104.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.13.

Key valuation signals for STU:FV9J:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.55 (254% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
  • GF Value™: €2.13 vs. price of €4.36 (104.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.4% above the Banks median (#1120 of 1280)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FV9J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CaixaBank Business Description

Address Calle Pintor Sorolla, N. 2-4, Valencia, ESP, 46002
CaixaBank SA is a Spanish bank that combines banking, insurance, and equity investment businesses. Its operations include retail banking, corporate banking, cash management, surplus management, and the allocation of income from financing the equity investment business. It consists of business segments of the Banking and insurance business, BPI, and Corporate center. The majority of its revenue comes from the Banking and insurance business. The company has a geographic presence in Spain, Portugal, America, the Rest of the European Union, and the Rest of the world. In which Spain generates the majority of its revenue.
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