WaFd (WAFD) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.13 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 10% Below Median


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Price $37.77
GF Value $30.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is WaFd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

WaFd WAFD +2.36% 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates WAFD with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,300 Banks companies, WaFd ranks better than 57.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-09), WaFd's current share price is $37.77. WaFd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $33.36. WaFd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.13.

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

WAFD' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.77   Med: 1.26   Max: 1.85
Current: 1.11

During the past years, WaFd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.85. The lowest was 0.77. And the median was 1.26.

WAFD's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
57.85% of 1300 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs WAFD: 1.11

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.

WaFd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $36.304. 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 $33.36 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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WaFd  (NAS:WAFD) 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.


WaFd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


WaFd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WaFd'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.

WaFd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

WaFd Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.37 1.08 0.87 1.13 0.93

WaFd 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 0.90 0.91 0.93 0.98 0.94

WAFD vs FRME, CUBI, TRMK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, WaFd'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.


WaFd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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WaFd 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.

WaFd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=37.77/33.36
=1.13

* 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.

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

For example, WaFd'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)
=36.304/330.2130*330.2130
=36.304

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

WaFd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 21.747 241.018 29.795
201609 22.031 241.428 30.133
201612 22.399 241.432 30.636
201703 22.527 243.801 30.511
201706 22.774 244.955 30.701
201709 23.003 246.819 30.775
201712 23.269 246.524 31.168
201803 23.465 249.554 31.049
201806 23.778 251.989 31.159
201809 24.143 252.439 31.581
201812 24.445 251.233 32.130
201903 24.918 254.202 32.369
201906 25.350 256.143 32.681
201909 25.786 256.759 33.163
201912 26.257 256.974 33.740
202003 26.233 258.115 33.561
202006 26.293 257.797 33.679
202009 26.611 260.280 33.761
202012 27.176 260.474 34.452
202103 27.816 264.877 34.677
202106 27.741 271.696 33.716
202109 28.031 274.310 33.744
202112 28.333 278.802 33.558
202203 28.966 287.504 33.269
202206 29.395 296.311 32.758
202209 30.220 296.808 33.621
202212 30.960 296.797 34.446
202303 31.540 301.836 34.505
202306 32.355 305.109 35.017
202309 32.847 307.789 35.240
202312 33.492 306.746 36.054
202403 32.208 312.332 34.052
202406 32.756 314.175 34.428
202409 33.247 315.301 34.819
202412 33.446 315.605 34.994
202503 33.837 319.799 34.939
202506 34.302 322.561 35.116
202509 35.039 324.800 35.623
202512 35.703 324.054 36.382
202603 36.304 330.213 36.304

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 1.13 mean?
WaFd (WAFD) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.13 as of Jul. 09, 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 WaFd and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, WaFd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 1.85. According to the industry distribution chart, WaFd ranks #548 out of 1300 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is WaFd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
WaFd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.13 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 1.85. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. WaFd's value of 1.13 is 9.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WaFd ranks #548 out of 1300 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WaFd has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WaFd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FRME and CUBI?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, WaFd ranks #548 out of 1300 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts WaFd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. WaFd's value of 1.13 is 9.6% below this benchmark. Historically, WaFd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.77 to 1.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 1.25, WaFd has consistently been below 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 1,300 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. WaFd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.13 is 9.6% below 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 WaFd 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. WaFd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WaFd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WaFd (WAFD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.54, compared to a current price of $37.77 — trading 23.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 9.6% below the Banks industry median of 1.25. WaFd's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 9 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 WaFd (WAFD), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13 as of Jul. 09, 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 WaFd (WAFD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WaFd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $37.77 is trading 23.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.54. GuruFocus considers WaFd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAFD:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.13 (10% below median its 10-year median of 1.26)
  • GF Value™: $30.54 vs. price of $37.77 (23.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.6% below the Banks median (#548 of 1300)

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


WaFd Business Description

Other Exchanges WAFDP.PFD:USAWAO:Germany
Address 425 Pike Street, Seattle, WA, USA, 98101
WaFd Inc is engaged in providing lending, depository, insurance, and other banking services to consumers, mid-sized to large businesses, and owners and developers of commercial real estate. Through the WaFd Bank, it is involved in accepting deposits from the general public and investing these funds in loans of various types, including first-lien mortgages on single-family dwellings, construction loans, land acquisition and development loans among others. The Bank also invests in certain United States government and agency obligations along with other investments and also performs insurance brokerage activities. Geographically, it operates in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, California and Texas.
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