Credit Agricole (WBO:ACA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.68 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 21% Above Median

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WBO:ACA Credit Agricole SA WBO:ACA
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Price €18.00
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What is Credit Agricole Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Credit Agricole WBO:ACA +0.56% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates WBO:ACA with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, Credit Agricole ranks better than 79.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Credit Agricole's current share price is €17.995. Credit Agricole's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €26.59. Credit Agricole's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.68.

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

WBO:ACA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 0.56   Max: 0.77
Current: 0.67

During the past years, Credit Agricole's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.77. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.56.

WBO:ACA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
79.92% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs WBO:ACA: 0.67

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.

Credit Agricole's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €26.152. 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 €26.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Credit Agricole  (WBO:ACA) 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.


Credit Agricole Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Credit Agricole Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Credit Agricole'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.

Credit Agricole Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Credit Agricole 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 0.59 0.42 0.51 0.52 0.67

Credit Agricole 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 0.65 0.62 0.00 0.67 0.60

Credit Agricole Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Credit Agricole'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.


Credit Agricole Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Credit Agricole 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.

Credit Agricole's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=17.995/26.59
=0.68

* 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.

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

For example, Credit Agricole'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)
=26.152/122.4200*122.4200
=26.152

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 122.4200.

Credit Agricole Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 19.354 100.630 23.545
201609 21.207 100.340 25.874
201612 19.737 100.650 24.006
201703 19.782 101.170 23.937
201706 19.427 101.320 23.473
201709 19.636 101.330 23.723
201712 19.346 101.850 23.253
201803 19.372 102.750 23.080
201806 20.059 103.370 23.756
201809 20.254 103.560 23.943
201812 20.548 103.470 24.311
201903 21.580 103.890 25.429
201906 21.374 104.580 25.020
201909 21.611 104.500 25.317
201912 21.815 104.980 25.439
202003 21.723 104.590 25.426
202006 22.164 104.790 25.893
202009 22.415 104.550 26.246
202012 22.368 104.960 26.089
202103 41.426 105.750 47.956
202106 21.410 106.340 24.647
202109 21.880 106.810 25.078
202112 22.550 107.850 25.596
202203 22.390 110.490 24.808
202206 21.310 112.550 23.179
202209 41.652 112.740 45.228
202212 22.000 114.160 23.592
202303 0.000 116.790 0.000
202306 22.442 117.650 23.352
202309 43.648 118.260 45.183
202312 23.467 118.390 24.266
202403 23.929 119.470 24.520
202406 23.274 120.200 23.704
202409 0.000 119.560 0.000
202412 24.699 119.950 25.208
202503 25.586 120.380 26.020
202506 24.970 121.360 25.188
202509 0.000 120.950 0.000
202512 25.669 120.900 25.992
202603 26.152 122.420 26.152

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 0.68 mean?
Credit Agricole (WBO:ACA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 as of Jul. 22, 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 Credit Agricole and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.56. Over the past decade, Credit Agricole's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Credit Agricole ranks #259 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Credit Agricole's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Credit Agricole's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.77. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Credit Agricole's value of 0.68 is 46% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Credit Agricole ranks #259 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Credit Agricole has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Credit Agricole's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Credit Agricole ranks #259 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Credit Agricole in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Credit Agricole's value of 0.68 is 46% below this benchmark. Historically, Credit Agricole's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 0.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.56 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Credit Agricole 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 1.26, 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. Credit Agricole's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 is 46% 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 Credit Agricole 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. Credit Agricole's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Credit Agricole stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Credit Agricole (WBO:ACA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.42, compared to a current price of €18.00 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.56 and 46% below the Banks industry median of 1.26. Credit Agricole's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Credit Agricole (WBO:ACA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Jul. 22, 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 Credit Agricole (WBO:ACA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Credit Agricole stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €18.00 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.42. GuruFocus considers Credit Agricole to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:ACA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.68 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
  • GF Value™: €16.42 vs. price of €18.00 (9.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46% below the Banks median (#259 of 1290)

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


Credit Agricole Business Description

Address 50 avenue Jean Jaures, Montrouge, Paris, FRA, 92120
Credit Agricole S.A. is majority-owned by a group of 39 mutually owned, regional French banks, and together, they form the Credit Agricole Group, the largest cooperative bank globally. Credit Agricole S.A. houses all of Credit Agricole Group's activities, excluding the core French retail and commercial banking operations and including corporate and investment banking, its insurance operations, its international operations, notably in Italy, LCL, a separately branded French retail bank, and Credit Agricole S.A.'s majority interest in individually listed asset manager Amundi. Credit Agricole S.A. also acts as the central bank for the group.
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