Ecobank Transnational (XGHA:ETI) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.72 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 3500% Above Median

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XGHA:ETI Ecobank Transnational Inc XGHA:ETI
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What is Ecobank Transnational Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Ecobank Transnational XGHA:ETI -8.47% 12 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 3500% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates XGHA:ETI with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS0.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,286 Banks companies, Ecobank Transnational ranks better than 71.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Ecobank Transnational's current share price is GHS1.73. Ecobank Transnational's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was GHS2.41. Ecobank Transnational's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.72.

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

XGHA:ETI' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01   Med: 0.02   Max: 0.94
Current: 0.88

During the past years, Ecobank Transnational's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.94. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.02.

XGHA:ETI's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
71.15% of 1286 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs XGHA:ETI: 0.88

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.

Ecobank Transnational's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was GHS0.924. 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 GHS2.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Ecobank Transnational  (XGHA:ETI) 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.


Ecobank Transnational Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Ecobank Transnational Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ecobank Transnational'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.

Ecobank Transnational Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Ecobank Transnational 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 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.40

Ecobank Transnational 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 0.04 0.34 0.40 0.44 0.94

Ecobank Transnational Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Ecobank Transnational'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.


Ecobank Transnational Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Ecobank Transnational 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.

Ecobank Transnational's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.73/2.41
=0.72

* 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.

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

For example, Ecobank Transnational'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)
=0.924/333.9520*333.9520
=0.924

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Ecobank Transnational Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 0.868 241.428 1.201
201612 0.751 241.432 1.039
201703 0.786 243.801 1.077
201706 0.851 244.955 1.160
201709 0.866 246.819 1.172
201712 0.899 246.524 1.218
201803 0.731 249.554 0.978
201806 0.779 251.989 1.032
201809 0.823 252.439 1.089
201812 0.694 251.233 0.923
201903 0.715 254.202 0.939
201906 0.709 256.143 0.924
201909 0.689 256.759 0.896
201912 0.703 256.974 0.914
202003 0.665 258.115 0.860
202006 0.705 257.797 0.913
202009 0.657 260.280 0.843
202012 0.716 260.474 0.918
202103 0.680 264.877 0.857
202106 0.918 271.696 1.128
202109 0.746 274.310 0.908
202112 0.765 278.802 0.916
202203 0.749 287.504 0.870
202206 0.682 296.311 0.769
202209 0.589 296.808 0.663
202212 0.699 296.797 0.787
202303 0.677 301.836 0.749
202306 0.572 305.109 0.626
202309 0.548 307.789 0.595
202312 0.537 306.746 0.585
202403 0.471 312.332 0.504
202406 0.448 314.175 0.476
202409 0.477 315.301 0.505
202412 0.549 315.605 0.581
202503 0.606 319.799 0.633
202506 0.766 322.561 0.793
202509 0.822 324.800 0.845
202512 0.955 324.054 0.984
202603 0.960 330.213 0.971
202606 0.924 333.952 0.924

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 0.72 mean?
Ecobank Transnational (XGHA:ETI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 as of Aug. 06, 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 Ecobank Transnational and its competitors. This is 3500% above median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, Ecobank Transnational's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecobank Transnational ranks #371 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Ecobank Transnational's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Ecobank Transnational's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is 3500% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.94. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Ecobank Transnational's value of 0.72 is 43.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecobank Transnational ranks #371 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ecobank Transnational has a GF Score™ of 12/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecobank Transnational's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Ecobank Transnational ranks #371 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Ecobank Transnational in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Ecobank Transnational's value of 0.72 is 43.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ecobank Transnational's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.01 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Ecobank Transnational 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 1,286 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. Ecobank Transnational's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is 43.8% 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 Ecobank Transnational 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. Ecobank Transnational's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 3500% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecobank Transnational stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecobank Transnational (XGHA:ETI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS0.93, compared to a current price of GHS1.73 — trading 86% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is 3500% above median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 43.8% below the Banks industry median of 1.28. Ecobank Transnational's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 5 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 Ecobank Transnational (XGHA:ETI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 06, 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 Ecobank Transnational (XGHA:ETI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecobank Transnational stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of GHS1.73 is trading 86% above its estimated GF Value™ of GHS0.93. GuruFocus considers Ecobank Transnational to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XGHA:ETI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.72 (3500% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
  • GF Value™: GHS0.93 vs. price of GHS1.73 (86% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.8% below the Banks median (#371 of 1286)

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


Ecobank Transnational Business Description

Address 2365, Boulevard du Mono, Lome, TGO, 3261
Ecobank Transnational Inc is a pan-African banking group. Through its subsidiaries, it provides retail, corporate and investment banking services throughout sub Saharan Africa outside South Africa. The company operates in three principal business reporting segments: Consumer Banking (CSB), Commercial Banking (CMB) and Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB). The majority of the revenue is derived from the Corporate and Investment Banking segment, which provides various financial services, including FICC, cash management, trade, loans and liquidity and securities, wealth, and asset management. Geographically, it derives the maximum revenue from Francophone West Africa (UEMOA), and the rest from Nigeria, Anglophone West Africa (AWA), and Central, Eastern and Southern Africa (CESA).
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