Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.30 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 56% Above Median

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TSX:CM Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce TSX:CM
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What is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce TSX:CM +0.19% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.30 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 2.11. GuruFocus rates TSX:CM with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of C$107.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Banks companies, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ranks worse than 93.61% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's current share price is C$169.94. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was C$51.42. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.30.

The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:CM' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18   Med: 2.11   Max: 3.3
Current: 3.3

During the past years, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.30. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 2.11.

TSX:CM's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.61% of 1298 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs TSX:CM: 3.30

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.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$63.770. 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 C$51.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce  (TSX:CM) 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.


Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce'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.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 2.05 2.36 2.53 2.95

TSX:CM vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce'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.


Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 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.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=169.94/51.42
=3.30

* 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.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=63.77/132.7364*132.7364
=63.770

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 132.7364.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 27.268 101.844 35.539
201610 28.298 102.002 36.825
201701 29.447 102.318 38.202
201704 30.712 103.029 39.568
201707 32.147 103.029 41.416
201710 33.277 103.424 42.708
201801 33.674 104.056 42.955
201804 34.995 105.320 44.105
201807 36.208 106.110 45.294
201810 36.914 105.952 46.246
201901 37.547 105.557 47.215
201904 38.744 107.453 47.860
201907 39.291 108.243 48.182
201910 39.936 107.927 49.116
202001 40.692 108.085 49.973
202004 41.838 107.216 51.797
202007 41.585 108.401 50.920
202010 42.041 108.638 51.366
202101 42.623 109.192 51.814
202104 43.348 110.851 51.906
202107 45.029 112.431 53.161
202110 45.830 113.695 53.506
202201 47.430 114.801 54.840
202204 48.117 118.357 53.963
202207 48.971 120.964 53.737
202210 49.954 121.517 54.566
202301 49.121 121.596 53.621
202304 50.522 123.571 54.269
202307 50.052 124.914 53.186
202310 51.560 125.310 54.616
202401 52.459 125.072 55.674
202404 53.352 126.890 55.810
202407 55.667 128.075 57.693
202410 57.084 127.838 59.271
202501 59.572 127.443 62.046
202504 59.649 129.102 61.328
202507 60.175 130.290 61.305
202510 62.335 130.603 63.353
202601 63.002 130.366 64.147
202604 63.770 132.736 63.770

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 3.30 mean?
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.30 as of Jul. 17, 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 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 2.11. Over the past decade, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 3.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ranks #1215 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 93.6%.
Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.30 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 2.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 3.30. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's value of 3.30 is 159.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ranks #1215 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ranks #1215 out of 1298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's value of 3.30 is 159.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 3.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.11 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 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 1,298 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. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.30 is 159.8% 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 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 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. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.30, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$107.68, compared to a current price of C$169.94 — trading 57.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.30, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 2.11 and 159.8% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 8 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 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.30 as of Jul. 17, 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 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$169.94 is trading 57.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$107.68. GuruFocus considers Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.30 (56% above median its 10-year median of 2.11)
  • GF Value™: C$107.68 vs. price of C$169.94 (57.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 159.8% above the Banks median (#1215 of 1298)

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


Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Business Description

Address 81 Bay Street, CIBC Square, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 0E7
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is Canada's fifth-largest bank with over CAD 1.1 trillion in assets at the end of fiscal 2025. It operates four business segments: Canadian retail and business banking, Canadian commercial banking and wealth management, US commercial banking and wealth management, and capital markets. It serves approximately 14 million personal banking and business customers, primarily in Canada and the US.
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