CTBC Financial Holding Co (TPE:2891) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.78 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 87% Above Median

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TPE:2891 CTBC Financial Holding Co Ltd TPE:2891
62 GF Score
Price NT$62.40
GF Value NT$53.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is CTBC Financial Holding Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CTBC Financial Holding Co TPE:2891 -0.95% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.78 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates TPE:2891 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$53.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, CTBC Financial Holding Co ranks worse than 90.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), CTBC Financial Holding Co's current share price is NT$62.40. CTBC Financial Holding Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$22.47. CTBC Financial Holding Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.78.

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

TPE:2891' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.07   Med: 1.49   Max: 3.2
Current: 2.83

During the past years, CTBC Financial Holding Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.20. The lowest was 1.07. And the median was 1.49.

TPE:2891's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.62% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs TPE:2891: 2.83

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.

CTBC Financial Holding Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$26.087. 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 NT$22.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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CTBC Financial Holding Co  (TPE:2891) 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.


CTBC Financial Holding Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CTBC Financial Holding Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CTBC Financial Holding Co'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.

CTBC Financial Holding Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CTBC Financial Holding Co 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 1.52 1.19 1.42 1.84 2.23

CTBC Financial Holding Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 1.84 1.82 1.98 1.92 2.23

CTBC Financial Holding Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, CTBC Financial Holding Co'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.


CTBC Financial Holding Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where CTBC Financial Holding Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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CTBC Financial Holding Co 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.

CTBC Financial Holding Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=62.40/22.47
=2.78

* 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.

CTBC Financial Holding Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, CTBC Financial Holding Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=26.087/324.0540*324.0540
=26.087

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 324.0540.

CTBC Financial Holding Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 14.692 238.132 19.993
201606 14.455 241.018 19.435
201609 14.835 241.428 19.912
201612 14.489 241.432 19.447
201703 14.915 243.801 19.825
201706 14.571 244.955 19.276
201709 15.094 246.819 19.817
201712 16.311 246.524 21.441
201803 16.621 249.554 21.583
201806 15.866 251.989 20.403
201809 16.185 252.439 20.777
201812 15.989 251.233 20.623
201903 17.820 254.202 22.717
201906 18.344 256.143 23.208
201909 19.058 256.759 24.053
201912 19.292 256.974 24.328
202003 17.280 258.115 21.694
202006 18.284 257.797 22.983
202009 18.841 260.280 23.457
202012 20.528 260.474 25.539
202103 20.693 264.877 25.316
202106 21.738 271.696 25.927
202109 21.009 274.310 24.819
202112 21.822 278.802 25.364
202203 21.225 287.504 23.923
202206 17.513 296.311 19.153
202209 16.653 296.808 18.182
202212 18.612 296.797 20.321
202303 20.237 301.836 21.727
202306 20.336 305.109 21.599
202309 20.862 307.789 21.964
202312 22.257 306.746 23.513
202403 23.690 312.332 24.579
202406 22.354 314.175 23.057
202409 24.402 315.301 25.079
202412 24.411 315.605 25.065
202503 25.014 319.799 25.347
202506 22.270 322.561 22.373
202509 24.771 324.800 24.714
202512 26.087 324.054 26.087

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 2.78 mean?
CTBC Financial Holding Co (TPE:2891) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.78 as of Jul. 29, 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 CTBC Financial Holding Co and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 1.49. Over the past decade, CTBC Financial Holding Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.07 to 3.20. According to the industry distribution chart, CTBC Financial Holding Co ranks #1169 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is CTBC Financial Holding Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CTBC Financial Holding Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.78 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 1.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.07 to a high of 3.20. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. CTBC Financial Holding Co's value of 2.78 is 118.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTBC Financial Holding Co ranks #1169 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CTBC Financial Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTBC Financial Holding Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, CTBC Financial Holding Co ranks #1169 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CTBC Financial Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. CTBC Financial Holding Co's value of 2.78 is 118.9% above this benchmark. Historically, CTBC Financial Holding Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.07 to 3.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 1.27, CTBC Financial Holding Co 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 1.27, 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. CTBC Financial Holding Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.78 is 118.9% 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 CTBC Financial Holding Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTBC Financial Holding Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.78, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTBC Financial Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTBC Financial Holding Co (TPE:2891) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$53.65, compared to a current price of NT$62.40 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.78, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 118.9% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. CTBC Financial Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 CTBC Financial Holding Co (TPE:2891), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.78 as of Jul. 29, 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 CTBC Financial Holding Co (TPE:2891) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTBC Financial Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$62.40 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$53.65. GuruFocus considers CTBC Financial Holding Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2891:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.78 (87% above median its 10-year median of 1.49)
  • GF Value™: NT$53.65 vs. price of NT$62.40 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 118.9% above the Banks median (#1169 of 1290)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2891 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CTBC Financial Holding Co Business Description

Address Jingmao 2nd Road, No. 168, 27th and 29th Floor, Nangang District, Taipei, TWN, 115
CTBC Financial Holding Co Ltd is a diversified financial services holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following segments: Life insurance, which generates maximum revenue, Institutional banking, Retail banking, and Others. The majority of the Group's revenue is derived from its Institutional and Retail banking businesses, which include commercial banking and capital market activities, financing activities, deposit products, wealth management, credit cards, secured loans, and unsecured individual loans, etc., catering to individual and institutional clients. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from its business in Taiwan, followed by Asia (excluding Taiwan), and North America.
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