UBS (UBS Group AG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.22 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 91% Above Median

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What is UBS Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

UBS Group AG UBS +0.37% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates UBS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, UBS Group AG ranks worse than 85.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), UBS Group AG's current share price is $51.74. UBS Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.28. UBS Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.22.

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

UBS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59   Med: 1.16   Max: 2.32
Current: 2.31

During the past years, UBS Group AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.32. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 1.16.

UBS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.43% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.255 vs UBS: 2.31

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.

UBS Group AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.724. 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 $23.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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UBS Group AG  (NYSE:UBS) 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.


UBS Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


UBS Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UBS Group AG'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.

UBS Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

UBS Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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UBS Group AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.53 1.51 1.82 2.05 1.68

UBS vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, UBS Group AG'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.


UBS Group AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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UBS Group AG 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.

UBS Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=51.74/23.28
=2.22

* 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.

UBS Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, UBS Group AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=29.724/108.0600*108.0600
=29.724

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 108.0600.

UBS Group AG Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.561 100.088 15.721
201609 14.859 99.604 16.120
201612 14.254 99.380 15.499
201703 14.440 100.040 15.598
201706 14.570 100.285 15.700
201709 14.759 100.254 15.908
201712 14.109 100.213 15.214
201803 14.288 100.836 15.312
201806 13.647 101.435 14.538
201809 13.980 101.246 14.921
201812 14.346 100.906 15.363
201903 14.453 101.571 15.376
201906 14.530 102.044 15.387
201909 15.473 101.396 16.490
201912 15.072 101.063 16.115
202003 16.168 101.048 17.290
202006 15.900 100.743 17.055
202009 16.570 100.585 17.801
202012 16.738 100.241 18.044
202103 16.470 100.800 17.656
202106 16.903 101.352 18.022
202109 17.477 101.533 18.601
202112 17.844 101.776 18.946
202203 17.573 103.205 18.400
202206 17.451 104.783 17.997
202209 17.520 104.835 18.059
202212 18.301 104.666 18.894
202303 18.594 106.245 18.912
202306 26.953 106.576 27.328
202309 26.245 106.570 26.612
202312 26.684 106.461 27.085
202403 26.590 107.355 26.765
202406 26.134 107.991 26.151
202409 27.317 107.468 27.468
202412 26.798 107.128 27.031
202503 27.350 107.722 27.436
202506 28.170 108.075 28.166
202509 28.777 107.710 28.871
202512 29.179 107.200 29.413
202603 29.724 108.060 29.724

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 2.22 mean?
UBS Group AG (UBS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.22 as of Jul. 26, 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 UBS Group AG and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, UBS Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 2.32. According to the industry distribution chart, UBS Group AG ranks #1102 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 85.4%.
Is UBS Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
UBS Group AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.22 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 2.32. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. UBS Group AG's value of 2.22 is 76.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UBS Group AG ranks #1102 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, UBS Group AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UBS Group AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, UBS Group AG ranks #1102 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places UBS Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. UBS Group AG's value of 2.22 is 76.9% above this benchmark. Historically, UBS Group AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 2.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 1.26, UBS Group AG 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 1.26, 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. UBS Group AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.22 is 76.9% 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 UBS Group AG and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UBS Group AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UBS Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UBS Group AG (UBS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.06, compared to a current price of $51.74 — trading 35.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 76.9% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. UBS Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 UBS Group AG (UBS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22 as of Jul. 26, 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 UBS Group AG (UBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UBS Group AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $51.74 is trading 35.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.06. GuruFocus considers UBS Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UBS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.22 (91% above median its 10-year median of 1.16)
  • GF Value™: $38.06 vs. price of $51.74 (35.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.9% above the Banks median (#1102 of 1290)

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


UBS Group AG Business Description

Address Bahnhofstrasse 45, Zurich, CHE, CH-8001
UBS is a global financial institution built around its core strength in wealth management, serving high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. In Switzerland, it also operates as a traditional retail and commercial bank. Its investment bank and asset management divisions complement the wealth business, providing tailored solutions to UBS clients while serving third-party customers by leveraging UBS' global reach and expertise.
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