WASH (Washington Trust Bancorp) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.18 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 35% Below Median

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WASH Washington Trust Bancorp Inc WASH
56 GF Score
Price $38.86
GF Value $35.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Washington Trust Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Washington Trust Bancorp WASH -0.64% 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates WASH with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,287 Banks companies, Washington Trust Bancorp ranks better than 55.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Washington Trust Bancorp's current share price is $38.86. Washington Trust Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $32.86. Washington Trust Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.18.

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

WASH' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 1.82   Max: 3.08
Current: 1.18

During the past years, Washington Trust Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.08. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 1.82.

WASH's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
55.24% of 1287 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs WASH: 1.18

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.

Washington Trust Bancorp's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $29.024. 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 $32.86 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Washington Trust Bancorp  (NAS:WASH) 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.


Washington Trust Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Washington Trust Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Washington Trust Bancorp'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.

Washington Trust Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Washington Trust Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Washington Trust Bancorp 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 0.89 0.90 0.92 1.03 1.11

WASH vs TCBX, CARE, PFIS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Washington Trust Bancorp'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.


Washington Trust Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Washington Trust Bancorp 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.

Washington Trust Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=38.86/32.86
=1.18

* 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.

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

For example, Washington Trust Bancorp'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)
=29.024/333.9520*333.9520
=29.024

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Washington Trust Bancorp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 23.109 241.428 31.965
201612 22.760 241.432 31.482
201703 23.136 243.801 31.691
201706 23.593 244.955 32.165
201709 24.063 246.819 32.558
201712 23.990 246.524 32.498
201803 23.930 249.554 32.023
201806 24.399 251.989 32.335
201809 24.749 252.439 32.740
201812 25.904 251.233 34.433
201903 27.151 254.202 35.669
201906 27.931 256.143 36.416
201909 28.713 256.759 37.345
201912 28.998 256.974 37.685
202003 29.480 258.115 38.142
202006 30.137 257.797 39.040
202009 30.573 260.280 39.227
202012 30.941 260.474 39.669
202103 30.833 264.877 38.874
202106 31.631 271.696 38.879
202109 32.062 274.310 39.033
202112 32.589 278.802 39.035
202203 29.610 287.504 34.394
202206 27.727 296.311 31.249
202209 25.175 296.808 28.326
202212 26.402 296.797 29.707
202303 27.374 301.836 30.287
202306 26.979 305.109 29.529
202309 25.348 307.789 27.503
202312 27.754 306.746 30.216
202403 27.413 312.332 29.311
202406 27.609 314.175 29.347
202409 29.442 315.301 31.184
202412 25.928 315.605 27.435
202503 27.064 319.799 28.262
202506 27.357 322.561 28.323
202509 27.980 324.800 28.768
202512 28.557 324.054 29.429
202603 28.716 330.213 29.041
202606 29.024 333.952 29.024

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 1.18 mean?
Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.18 as of Aug. 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 Washington Trust Bancorp and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, Washington Trust Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 3.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Washington Trust Bancorp ranks #576 out of 1287 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Washington Trust Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Washington Trust Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.18 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 3.08. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Washington Trust Bancorp's value of 1.18 is 7.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Washington Trust Bancorp ranks #576 out of 1287 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Washington Trust Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Washington Trust Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TCBX and CARE?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Washington Trust Bancorp ranks #576 out of 1287 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Washington Trust Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Washington Trust Bancorp's value of 1.18 is 7.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Washington Trust Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.71 to 3.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Washington Trust Bancorp 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 1.28, based on 1,287 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. Washington Trust Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.18 is 7.8% 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 Washington Trust Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Washington Trust Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Washington Trust Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.83, compared to a current price of $38.86 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 7.8% below the Banks industry median of 1.28. Washington Trust Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 as of Aug. 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 Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington Trust Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $38.86 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.83. GuruFocus considers Washington Trust Bancorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WASH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.18 (35% below median its 10-year median of 1.82)
  • GF Value™: $35.83 vs. price of $38.86 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.8% below the Banks median (#576 of 1287)

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


Washington Trust Bancorp Business Description

Other Exchanges WT1:Germany
Address 23 Broad Street, Westerly, RI, USA, 02891
Washington Trust Bancorp Inc through its subsidiaries, offers banking and financial services to individuals and businesses. It offers a full range of financial services, including commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking, wealth management, and trust services, through its offices located in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. It operates in two segments. The Commercial Banking segment includes lending activities, commercial loans, residential real estate loan deposit activities, and others. The Wealth Management Services segment consists of investment management, financial planning, personal trust, and estate services, including services as trustee, personal representative, custodian, and guardian, and settlement of decedents' estates.
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