Visa (WBO:VISA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 18.54 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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WBO:VISA Visa Inc WBO:VISA
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Price €315.00
GF Value €373.55
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What is Visa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Visa WBO:VISA -0.74% 97 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.54 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 13.89. GuruFocus rates WBO:VISA with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of €373.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Credit Services companies, Visa ranks worse than 99.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Visa's current share price is €315.00. Visa's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.99. Visa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 18.54.

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

WBO:VISA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.96   Med: 13.89   Max: 19.55
Current: 17.96

During the past years, Visa's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 19.55. The lowest was 7.96. And the median was 13.89.

WBO:VISA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
99.27% of 411 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.95 vs WBO:VISA: 17.96

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.

Visa's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.977. 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 €16.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Visa  (WBO:VISA) 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.


Visa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Visa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Visa'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.

Visa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Visa Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Visa 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 18.50 18.50 17.61 18.07 15.25

WBO:VISA vs MA, AXP, COF: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Visa'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.


Visa Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

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

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


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Visa 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=315.00/16.99
=18.54

* 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.

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

For example, Visa'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)
=15.977/330.2130*330.2130
=15.977

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Visa Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.439 241.018 17.042
201609 12.592 241.428 17.223
201612 13.033 241.432 17.826
201703 12.553 243.801 17.002
201706 12.504 244.955 16.856
201709 12.163 246.819 16.273
201712 12.584 246.524 16.856
201803 12.400 249.554 16.408
201806 12.872 251.989 16.868
201809 13.256 252.439 17.340
201812 13.674 251.233 17.973
201903 13.921 254.202 18.084
201906 14.293 256.143 18.426
201909 13.672 256.759 17.583
201912 14.814 256.974 19.036
202003 13.746 258.115 17.586
202006 13.996 257.797 17.928
202009 14.129 260.280 17.925
202012 14.119 260.474 17.899
202103 14.455 264.877 18.021
202106 14.384 271.696 17.482
202109 13.923 274.310 16.760
202112 14.878 278.802 17.621
202203 15.215 287.504 17.475
202206 15.767 296.311 17.571
202209 16.099 296.808 17.911
202212 15.960 296.797 17.757
202303 16.633 301.836 18.197
202306 16.790 305.109 18.171
202309 17.080 307.789 18.324
202312 17.318 306.746 18.643
202403 17.796 312.332 18.815
202406 17.852 314.175 18.763
202409 17.336 315.301 18.156
202412 18.131 315.605 18.970
202503 17.546 319.799 18.117
202506 16.851 322.561 17.251
202509 16.378 324.800 16.651
202512 16.956 324.054 17.278
202603 15.977 330.213 15.977

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 18.54 mean?
Visa (WBO:VISA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.54 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 Visa and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 13.89. Over the past decade, Visa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.96 to 19.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Visa ranks #408 out of 411 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 99.3%.
Is Visa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Visa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.54 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 13.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.96 to a high of 19.55. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95. Visa's value of 18.54 is 1851.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Visa ranks #408 out of 411 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Visa has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Visa's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MA and AXP?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Visa ranks #408 out of 411 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Visa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95. Visa's value of 18.54 is 1851.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Visa's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.96 to 19.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.89 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Visa 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Credit Services companies is 0.95, based on 411 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. Visa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 18.54 is 1851.6% 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 Visa and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Visa's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.54, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 13.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Visa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Visa (WBO:VISA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €373.55, compared to a current price of €315.00 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.54, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 13.89 and 1851.6% above the Credit Services industry median of 0.95. Visa's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 3 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 Visa (WBO:VISA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 18.54 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 Visa (WBO:VISA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Visa stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €315.00 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €373.55. GuruFocus considers Visa to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:VISA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 18.54 (33% above median its 10-year median of 13.89)
  • GF Value™: €373.55 vs. price of €315.00 (15.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1851.6% above the Credit Services median (#408 of 411)

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


Visa Business Description

Address P.O. Box 8999, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94128-8999
Visa is the largest payment processor in the world. In fiscal 2025, it processed almost $17 trillion in total volume. Visa operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 160 currencies. Its systems are capable of processing over 65,000 transactions per second.
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