TBBK (The Bancorp) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.38 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 124% Above Median

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TBBK The Bancorp Inc TBBK
66 GF Score
Price $69.64
GF Value $75.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is The Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Bancorp TBBK -1.57% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.38 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 2.40. GuruFocus rates TBBK with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $75.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,287 Banks companies, The Bancorp ranks worse than 97.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-10), The Bancorp's current share price is $69.64. The Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $12.94. The Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.38.

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

TBBK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 2.4   Max: 6.53
Current: 5.38

During the past years, The Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.53. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 2.40.

TBBK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.9% of 1287 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs TBBK: 5.38

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.

The Bancorp's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $16.942. 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 $12.94 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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The Bancorp  (NAS:TBBK) 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.


The Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The 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.

The Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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The Bancorp Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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TBBK vs TRMK, NBTB, FRME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, The 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.


The Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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The 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=69.64/12.94
=5.38

* 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.

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

For example, The Bancorp'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)
=16.942/333.9520*333.9520
=16.942

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

The Bancorp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 6.130 241.428 8.479
201612 5.404 241.432 7.475
201703 5.566 243.801 7.624
201706 5.937 244.955 8.094
201709 6.088 246.819 8.237
201712 5.813 246.524 7.875
201803 5.869 249.554 7.854
201806 5.895 251.989 7.812
201809 6.942 252.439 9.184
201812 7.206 251.233 9.579
201903 7.700 254.202 10.116
201906 8.069 256.143 10.520
201909 8.508 256.759 11.066
201912 8.509 256.974 11.058
202003 8.689 258.115 11.242
202006 9.262 257.797 11.998
202009 9.697 260.280 12.442
202012 10.081 260.474 12.925
202103 10.424 264.877 13.142
202106 10.775 271.696 13.244
202109 11.128 274.310 13.548
202112 11.373 278.802 13.623
202203 11.413 287.504 13.257
202206 11.546 296.311 13.013
202209 11.810 296.808 13.288
202212 12.462 296.797 14.022
202303 13.106 301.836 14.501
202306 13.736 305.109 15.035
202309 14.363 307.789 15.584
202312 15.174 306.746 16.520
202403 15.631 312.332 16.713
202406 15.771 314.175 16.764
202409 16.905 315.301 17.905
202412 16.693 315.605 17.663
202503 17.660 319.799 18.442
202506 18.595 322.561 19.252
202509 17.475 324.800 17.967
202512 16.286 324.054 16.783
202603 16.650 330.213 16.839
202606 16.942 333.952 16.942

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 5.38 mean?
The Bancorp (TBBK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.38 as of Aug. 10, 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 The Bancorp and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 2.40. Over the past decade, The Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 6.53. According to the industry distribution chart, The Bancorp ranks #1260 out of 1287 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is The Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.38 is 124% above median its 10-year median of 2.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 6.53. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. The Bancorp's value of 5.38 is 320.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Bancorp ranks #1260 out of 1287 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TRMK and NBTB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, The Bancorp ranks #1260 out of 1287 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. The Bancorp's value of 5.38 is 320.3% above this benchmark. Historically, The Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 6.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.40 vs. the industry median of 1.28, The 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 1.28, based on 1,287 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. The Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.38 is 320.3% 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 The Bancorp 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. The Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.38, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Bancorp (TBBK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $75.35, compared to a current price of $69.64 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.38, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 2.40 and 320.3% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. The Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 The Bancorp (TBBK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.38 as of Aug. 10, 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 The Bancorp (TBBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Bancorp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $69.64 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $75.35. GuruFocus considers The Bancorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TBBK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.38 (124% above median its 10-year median of 2.40)
  • GF Value™: $75.35 vs. price of $69.64 (7.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 320.3% above the Banks median (#1260 of 1287)

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


The Bancorp Business Description

Other Exchanges BB7:Germany
Address 409 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
The Bancorp Inc is a financial holding company. The Company's operations are classified under three segments: fintech, Credit Solutions (three sub-segments), and corporate. The fintech segment includes the deposit balances and non-interest income generated by prepaid, debit, and other card-accessed accounts, ACH processing, and other payments-related processing. It also includes loan balances and interest and non-interest income from credit products generated through payment relationships; Credit Solutions includes REBL (real estate bridge lending), comprised of apartment building rehabilitation loans, and Others; Corporate includes the Company's investment securities, corporate overhead, and expenses which have not been allocated to segments.
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