Bank of New York Mellon (WBO:BONY) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.16 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 124% Above Median

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WBO:BONY Bank of New York Mellon Corp WBO:BONY
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Price €141.00
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What is Bank of New York Mellon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bank of New York Mellon WBO:BONY 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.16 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates WBO:BONY with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €82.16 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,292 Banks companies, Bank of New York Mellon ranks worse than 91.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), Bank of New York Mellon's current share price is €141.00. Bank of New York Mellon's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €44.61. Bank of New York Mellon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.16.

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

WBO:BONY' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 1.41   Max: 3.04
Current: 3.04

During the past years, Bank of New York Mellon's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.04. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.41.

WBO:BONY's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.87% of 1292 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs WBO:BONY: 3.04

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 New York Mellon's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €49.719. 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 €44.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Bank of New York Mellon  (WBO:BONY) 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 New York Mellon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Bank of New York Mellon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bank of New York Mellon'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 New York Mellon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bank of New York Mellon 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 1.41 1.03 1.12 1.58 2.27

Bank of New York Mellon 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 1.81 2.14 2.27 2.27 0.00

WBO:BONY vs NTB, FRBT, C: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of New York Mellon'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 New York Mellon Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Bank of New York Mellon 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 New York Mellon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=141.00/44.61
=3.16

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

For example, Bank of New York Mellon'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)
=49.719/330.2130*330.2130
=49.719

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Bank of New York Mellon Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 30.015 241.018 41.123
201609 30.466 241.428 41.670
201612 31.919 241.432 43.656
201703 32.006 243.801 43.350
201706 31.384 244.955 42.307
201709 30.299 246.819 40.536
201712 31.441 246.524 42.114
201803 30.642 249.554 40.546
201806 32.498 251.989 42.586
201809 32.951 252.439 43.103
201812 33.951 251.233 44.624
201903 34.829 254.202 45.244
201906 35.667 256.143 45.981
201909 36.999 256.759 47.584
201912 37.912 256.974 48.717
202003 38.434 258.115 49.170
202006 39.260 257.797 50.288
202009 38.693 260.280 49.089
202012 38.247 260.474 48.487
202103 38.775 264.877 48.339
202106 39.174 271.696 47.611
202109 40.204 274.310 48.397
202112 42.037 278.802 49.789
202203 41.546 287.504 47.718
202206 42.314 296.311 47.155
202209 43.609 296.808 48.517
202212 41.915 296.797 46.634
202303 42.367 301.836 46.350
202306 42.779 305.109 46.299
202309 44.017 307.789 47.224
202312 43.990 306.746 47.355
202403 44.567 312.332 47.118
202406 45.949 314.175 48.295
202409 46.655 315.301 48.862
202412 49.202 315.605 51.479
202503 48.857 319.799 50.448
202506 47.477 322.561 48.603
202509 47.702 324.800 48.497
202512 48.985 324.054 49.916
202603 49.719 330.213 49.719

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 3.16 mean?
Bank of New York Mellon (WBO:BONY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.16 as of Jul. 27, 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 New York Mellon and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, Bank of New York Mellon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of New York Mellon ranks #1187 out of 1292 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is Bank of New York Mellon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bank of New York Mellon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.16 is 124% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 3.04. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Bank of New York Mellon's value of 3.16 is 148.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of New York Mellon ranks #1187 out of 1292 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bank of New York Mellon has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of New York Mellon's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NTB and FRBT?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of New York Mellon ranks #1187 out of 1292 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Bank of New York Mellon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Bank of New York Mellon's value of 3.16 is 148.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Bank of New York Mellon's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 3.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Bank of New York Mellon 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 1.27, based on 1,292 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 New York Mellon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.16 is 148.8% 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 New York Mellon and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of New York Mellon's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.16, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of New York Mellon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of New York Mellon (WBO:BONY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €82.16, compared to a current price of €141.00 — trading 71.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.16, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 148.8% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. Bank of New York Mellon's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 New York Mellon (WBO:BONY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.16 as of Jul. 27, 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 New York Mellon (WBO:BONY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of New York Mellon stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €141.00 is trading 71.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €82.16. GuruFocus considers Bank of New York Mellon to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:BONY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.16 (124% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
  • GF Value™: €82.16 vs. price of €141.00 (71.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 148.8% above the Banks median (#1187 of 1292)

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


Bank of New York Mellon Business Description

Address 240 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USA, 10286
Bank of New York Mellon is a global investment company involved in managing and servicing financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. The bank provides financial services for institutions, corporations, and individual investors, delivering investment management and services in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. BNY is the largest global custody bank in the world, with $59.3 trillion in under custody or administration (as of December 2025), and can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute, or restructure investments. BNY's asset-management division manages about $2.2 trillion in assets.
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