Charles Schwab (TSX:SCHW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.42 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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What is Charles Schwab Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Charles Schwab TSX:SCHW +0.46% 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 4.91. GuruFocus rates TSX:SCHW with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of C$31.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 589 Capital Markets companies, Charles Schwab ranks worse than 87.44% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Charles Schwab's current share price is C$33.08. Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$6.10. Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.42.

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

TSX:SCHW' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.02   Med: 4.91   Max: 7.82
Current: 5.33

During the past years, Charles Schwab's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.82. The lowest was 3.02. And the median was 4.91.

TSX:SCHW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.44% of 589 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.3 vs TSX:SCHW: 5.33

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.

Charles Schwab's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$7.850. 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$6.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Charles Schwab  (TSX:SCHW) 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.


Charles Schwab Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Charles Schwab Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Charles Schwab'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.

Charles Schwab Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Charles Schwab Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Charles Schwab Quarterly Data
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TSX:SCHW vs HOOD, GS, IBKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Charles Schwab'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.


Charles Schwab Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Charles Schwab 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.

Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=33.08/6.10
=5.42

* 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.

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

For example, Charles Schwab'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)
=7.85/333.9520*333.9520
=7.850

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Charles Schwab Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2.894 241.428 4.003
201612 3.005 241.432 4.157
201703 3.130 243.801 4.287
201706 3.217 244.955 4.386
201709 3.075 246.819 4.161
201712 3.287 246.524 4.453
201803 3.493 249.554 4.674
201806 3.701 251.989 4.905
201809 3.830 252.439 5.067
201812 3.969 251.233 5.276
201903 4.155 254.202 5.459
201906 4.143 256.143 5.402
201909 4.198 256.759 5.460
201912 4.274 256.974 5.554
202003 5.605 258.115 7.252
202006 5.917 257.797 7.665
202009 5.889 260.280 7.556
202012 7.247 260.474 9.291
202103 6.613 264.877 8.338
202106 6.769 271.696 8.320
202109 7.013 274.310 8.538
202112 6.893 278.802 8.257
202203 5.500 287.504 6.389
202206 5.246 296.311 5.912
202209 4.186 296.808 4.710
202212 4.342 296.797 4.886
202303 4.498 301.836 4.977
202306 4.492 305.109 4.917
202309 4.677 307.789 5.075
202312 5.146 306.746 5.602
202403 5.419 312.332 5.794
202406 5.736 314.175 6.097
202409 6.198 315.301 6.565
202412 6.712 315.605 7.102
202503 7.018 319.799 7.329
202506 7.080 322.561 7.330
202509 7.266 324.800 7.471
202512 7.369 324.054 7.594
202603 7.381 330.213 7.465
202606 7.850 333.952 7.850

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 5.42 mean?
Charles Schwab (TSX:SCHW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.42 as of Aug. 19, 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 Charles Schwab and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 4.91. Over the past decade, Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.02 to 7.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Charles Schwab ranks #515 out of 589 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Charles Schwab's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.42 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 4.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.02 to a high of 7.82. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Charles Schwab's value of 5.42 is 316.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Charles Schwab ranks #515 out of 589 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Charles Schwab has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Charles Schwab's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HOOD and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Charles Schwab ranks #515 out of 589 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Charles Schwab in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30. Charles Schwab's value of 5.42 is 316.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Charles Schwab's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.02 to 7.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.91 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Charles Schwab 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.30, based on 589 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. Charles Schwab's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.42 is 316.9% 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 Charles Schwab and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Charles Schwab's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 4.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Charles Schwab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charles Schwab (TSX:SCHW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$31.85, compared to a current price of C$33.08 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 4.91 and 316.9% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.30. Charles Schwab's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Charles Schwab (TSX:SCHW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.42 as of Aug. 19, 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 Charles Schwab (TSX:SCHW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Charles Schwab stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$33.08 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$31.85. GuruFocus considers Charles Schwab to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:SCHW:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.42 (10% above median its 10-year median of 4.91)
  • GF Value™: C$31.85 vs. price of C$33.08 (3.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 316.9% above the Capital Markets median (#515 of 589)

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


Charles Schwab Business Description

Address 3000 Schwab Way, Westlake, TX, USA, 76262
Charles Schwab is one of the largest retail-oriented financial-services companies in the US, with $11.9 trillion in client assets across its brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, financial advisory, and wealth management businesses at the end of 2025. While best known for its retail brokerage offering, Schwab generates the lion's share of its revenue and profits through its Charles Schwab Bank and asset management segments. The firm is a dominant player in Registered Investment Advisor(RIA) custody, with over 40% market share, and has recently pushed into wealth management with robo-advisory, direct indexing, and other managed-investment solutions.
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