UNB (Union Bankshares) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.44 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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UNB Union Bankshares Inc UNB
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Price $25.70
GF Value $29.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Union Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Union Bankshares UNB +2.39% 47 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates UNB with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Banks companies, Union Bankshares ranks worse than 57.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Union Bankshares's current share price is $25.70. Union Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.82. Union Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.44.

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

UNB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24   Med: 2   Max: 4.83
Current: 1.41

During the past years, Union Bankshares's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.83. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 2.00.

UNB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.7% of 1298 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs UNB: 1.41

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.

Union Bankshares's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.461. 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 $17.82 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Union Bankshares  (NAS:UNB) 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.


Union Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Union Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Union Bankshares'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.

Union Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Union Bankshares 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 1.98 1.49 1.85 1.70 1.36

Union Bankshares Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 1.42 1.36 1.36 0.00

UNB vs CNBP, FKYS, MGYR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Union Bankshares'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.


Union Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Union Bankshares 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.

Union Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=25.70/17.82
=1.44

* 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.

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

For example, Union Bankshares'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)
=17.461/330.2130*330.2130
=17.461

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Union Bankshares Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.552 241.018 17.197
201609 12.737 241.428 17.421
201612 12.613 241.432 17.251
201703 12.813 243.801 17.354
201706 13.101 244.955 17.661
201709 13.356 246.819 17.869
201712 13.135 246.524 17.594
201803 13.248 249.554 17.530
201806 13.459 251.989 17.637
201809 13.609 252.439 17.802
201812 14.437 251.233 18.976
201903 14.935 254.202 19.401
201906 15.384 256.143 19.833
201909 15.801 256.759 20.321
201912 16.065 256.974 20.644
202003 16.496 258.115 21.104
202006 16.931 257.797 21.687
202009 17.525 260.280 22.234
202012 18.051 260.474 22.884
202103 17.814 264.877 22.208
202106 18.369 271.696 22.325
202109 18.673 274.310 22.478
202112 18.767 278.802 22.228
202203 15.450 287.504 17.745
202206 13.336 296.311 14.862
202209 11.060 296.808 12.305
202212 12.247 296.797 13.626
202303 13.444 301.836 14.708
202306 13.094 305.109 14.171
202309 10.924 307.789 11.720
202312 14.562 306.746 15.676
202403 14.123 312.332 14.932
202406 14.157 314.175 14.880
202409 15.978 315.301 16.734
202412 14.650 315.605 15.328
202503 15.438 319.799 15.941
202506 15.658 322.561 16.029
202509 16.953 324.800 17.236
202512 17.530 324.054 17.863
202603 17.461 330.213 17.461

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 1.44 mean?
Union Bankshares (UNB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.44 as of Jul. 16, 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 Union Bankshares and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Union Bankshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 4.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Bankshares ranks #749 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Union Bankshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Union Bankshares' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.44 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 4.83. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Union Bankshares' value of 1.44 is 15.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Bankshares ranks #749 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Union Bankshares has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Bankshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CNBP and FKYS?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Union Bankshares ranks #749 out of 1298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Union Bankshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Union Bankshares' value of 1.44 is 15.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Union Bankshares' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 4.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.00 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Union Bankshares 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 1.25, 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. Union Bankshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.44 is 15.2% 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 Union Bankshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union Bankshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Bankshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Bankshares (UNB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.03, compared to a current price of $25.70 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.00 and 15.2% above the Banks industry median of 1.25. Union Bankshares' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Union Bankshares (UNB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 as of Jul. 16, 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 Union Bankshares (UNB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Bankshares stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $25.70 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.03. GuruFocus considers Union Bankshares to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for UNB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.44 (28% below median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: $29.03 vs. price of $25.70 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.2% above the Banks median (#749 of 1298)

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


Union Bankshares Business Description

Address 20 Lower Main Street, P.O. Box 667, Morrisville, VT, USA, 05661-0667
Union Bankshares Inc operates as a community bank in the financial services industry. It offers retail and commercial banking services to its customers through its branches, ATMs, telebanking, and internet banking systems. The Company has one definable business segment, Union Bank, which provides full retail, commercial, municipal banking, and wealth management and trust services throughout its 18 branch banking locations, three loan centers, and several ATMs covering northern Vermont and northern New Hampshire. In addition, it also offers fiduciary and asset management services through its Asset Management Group.
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