Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (XGHA:SCB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.45 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 127% Above Median

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XGHA:SCB Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC XGHA:SCB
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Price GHS70.90
GF Value GHS35.56
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana XGHA:SCB 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.45 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 127% above its 10-year median of 2.40. GuruFocus rates XGHA:SCB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS35.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,303 Banks companies, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana ranks worse than 97.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's current share price is GHS70.90. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was GHS13.01. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.45.

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

XGHA:SCB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.07   Med: 2.4   Max: 6.45
Current: 5.45

During the past years, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.45. The lowest was 2.07. And the median was 2.40.

XGHA:SCB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.93% of 1303 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs XGHA:SCB: 5.45

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.

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was GHS22.290. 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 GHS13.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Standard Chartered Bank Ghana  (XGHA:SCB) 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.


Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Standard Chartered Bank Ghana'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.

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Standard Chartered Bank Ghana 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 2.28 2.39 2.36 2.37 5.49

XGHA:SCB vs PNC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana'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.


Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Standard Chartered Bank Ghana 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.

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=70.90/13.01
=5.45

* 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.

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

For example, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana'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)
=22.29/330.2130*330.2130
=22.290

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201412 3.858 234.812 5.425
201512 2.813 236.525 3.927
201612 3.895 241.432 5.327
201703 0.000 243.801 0.000
201706 0.000 244.955 0.000
201709 0.000 246.819 0.000
201712 6.765 246.524 9.062
201803 7.461 249.554 9.872
201806 7.715 251.989 10.110
201809 7.640 252.439 9.994
201812 7.708 251.233 10.131
201903 8.420 254.202 10.938
201906 7.716 256.143 9.947
201909 8.227 256.759 10.581
201912 8.591 256.974 11.039
202003 9.340 258.115 11.949
202006 10.593 257.797 13.569
202009 9.926 260.280 12.593
202012 10.817 260.474 13.713
202103 11.944 264.877 14.890
202106 11.286 271.696 13.717
202109 12.089 274.310 14.553
202112 12.126 278.802 14.362
202203 13.565 287.504 15.580
202206 10.889 296.311 12.135
202209 9.647 296.808 10.733
202212 9.796 296.797 10.899
202303 11.251 301.836 12.309
202306 11.037 305.109 11.945
202309 12.067 307.789 12.946
202312 13.599 306.746 14.639
202403 14.781 312.332 15.627
202406 18.046 314.175 18.967
202409 15.304 315.301 16.028
202412 15.161 315.605 15.863
202503 16.994 319.799 17.547
202506 18.311 322.561 18.745
202509 17.942 324.800 18.241
202512 20.957 324.054 21.355
202603 22.290 330.213 22.290

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 5.45 mean?
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (XGHA:SCB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.45 as of Jul. 14, 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 Standard Chartered Bank Ghana and its competitors. This is 127% above median its historical median of 2.40. Over the past decade, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.07 to 6.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana ranks #1276 out of 1303 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.45 is 127% above median its 10-year median of 2.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.07 to a high of 6.45. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's value of 5.45 is 336% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana ranks #1276 out of 1303 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana ranks #1276 out of 1303 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Standard Chartered Bank Ghana in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's value of 5.45 is 336% above this benchmark. Historically, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.07 to 6.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.40 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana 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 1.25, based on 1,303 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. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.45 is 336% 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 Standard Chartered Bank Ghana and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.45, which is 127% above median its own 10-year median of 2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Chartered Bank Ghana stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (XGHA:SCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS35.56, compared to a current price of GHS70.90 — trading 99.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.45, which is 127% above median its 10-year median of 2.40 and 336% above the Banks industry median of 1.25. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (XGHA:SCB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.45 as of Jul. 14, 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 Standard Chartered Bank Ghana (XGHA:SCB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of GHS70.90 is trading 99.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of GHS35.56. GuruFocus considers Standard Chartered Bank Ghana to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XGHA:SCB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.45 (127% above median its 10-year median of 2.40)
  • GF Value™: GHS35.56 vs. price of GHS70.90 (99.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 336% above the Banks median (#1276 of 1303)

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


Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Business Description

Address 87 Independence Avenue, P.O. Box 768, Standard Chartered Bank Building, Accra, GHA
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC is a banking corporation registered in Ghana. It provides various banking services including personal banking, private banking, and business banking. The company manages its business into three segments namely, Corporate & Investment Banking, Wealth & Retail Banking, Ventures and Central & Other Items. The company's services include savings, loans, mortgages, credit cards, insurance, and investment opportunities for individual customers. It focuses on offering financial solutions to small-medium enterprises, corporates, and financial institutions. Geographically, it operates in Hong Kong, Korea, China, Singapore, UK, and U.S.
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