Bank of America (WBO:BOAC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.80 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 49% Above Median

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What is Bank of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bank of America WBO:BOAC +0.19% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates WBO:BOAC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Banks companies, Bank of America ranks worse than 73.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Bank of America's current share price is €53.50. Bank of America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €29.64. Bank of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.80.

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

WBO:BOAC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 1.21   Max: 1.81
Current: 1.76

During the past years, Bank of America's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.81. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 1.21.

WBO:BOAC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
73.1% of 1290 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs WBO:BOAC: 1.76

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.

Bank of America's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €33.445. 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 €29.64 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bank of America  (WBO:BOAC) 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.


Bank of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bank of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank of America'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.

Bank of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bank of America Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Bank of America 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 1.41 1.52 1.61 1.40 0.00

WBO:BOAC vs WFC, C, BNY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of America'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.


Bank of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Bank of America 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.

Bank of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=53.50/29.64
=1.80

* 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.

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

For example, Bank of America'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)
=33.445/330.2130*330.2130
=33.445

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Bank of America Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 21.068 241.018 28.865
201609 21.550 241.428 29.475
201612 22.725 241.432 31.082
201703 22.773 243.801 30.845
201706 22.143 244.955 29.850
201709 20.068 246.819 26.848
201712 20.110 246.524 26.937
201803 19.251 249.554 25.473
201806 20.606 251.989 27.003
201809 20.849 252.439 27.272
201812 22.090 251.233 29.034
201903 22.631 254.202 29.398
201906 23.371 256.143 30.129
201909 24.480 256.759 31.483
201912 24.589 256.974 31.597
202003 25.192 258.115 32.229
202006 24.825 257.797 31.798
202009 24.056 260.280 30.519
202012 23.604 260.474 29.924
202103 24.417 264.877 30.440
202106 24.808 271.696 30.151
202109 25.684 274.310 30.918
202112 26.881 278.802 31.838
202203 26.972 287.504 30.979
202206 28.254 296.311 31.487
202209 30.257 296.808 33.662
202212 28.898 296.797 32.152
202303 29.499 301.836 32.272
202306 29.583 305.109 32.017
202309 30.589 307.789 32.818
202312 30.574 306.746 32.913
202403 31.009 312.332 32.784
202406 31.945 314.175 33.576
202409 31.869 315.301 33.376
202412 33.980 315.605 35.553
202503 33.657 319.799 34.753
202506 32.189 322.561 32.953
202509 32.334 324.800 32.873
202512 32.828 324.054 33.452
202603 33.445 330.213 33.445

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 1.80 mean?
Bank of America (WBO:BOAC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.80 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 Bank of America and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, Bank of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of America ranks #943 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is Bank of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bank of America's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.80 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.81. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Bank of America's value of 1.80 is 42.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of America ranks #943 out of 1290 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bank of America has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WFC and C?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of America ranks #943 out of 1290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bank of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Bank of America's value of 1.80 is 42.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Bank of America's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Bank of America 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. Bank of America's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.80 is 42.9% 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 Bank of America 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. Bank of America's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of America (WBO:BOAC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.08, compared to a current price of €53.50 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 42.9% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. Bank of America's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Bank of America (WBO:BOAC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.80 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 Bank of America (WBO:BOAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €53.50 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.08. GuruFocus considers Bank of America to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:BOAC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.80 (49% above median its 10-year median of 1.21)
  • GF Value™: €44.08 vs. price of €53.50 (21.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.9% above the Banks median (#943 of 1290)

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


Bank of America Business Description

Address 100 North Tryon Street, Bank of America Corporate Center, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28255
Bank of America is a formidable financial titan with a $3.5 trillion balance sheet and a cornerstone of the American economy, holding the second-largest deposit market share in the United States. While the firm has maintained its stronghold among middle-market and retail clientele domestically, Bank of America has continued to hold its own on the global stage, as evidenced by its fourth-largest global trading operation and an investment banking division that regularly finishes in the top four in global league tables. The firm is organized across four segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets.
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