Bank of America (XSWX:BAC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.73 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 42% Above Median

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What is Bank of America Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bank of America XSWX:BAC +0.91% 79 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BAC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF43.50. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,275 Banks companies, Bank of America ranks worse than 72.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-29), Bank of America's current share price is CHF50.24. Bank of America's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF28.96. Bank of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.73.

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

XSWX:BAC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 1.22   Max: 1.82
Current: 1.76

During the past years, Bank of America's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.82. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.22.

XSWX:BAC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
72.08% of 1275 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs XSWX:BAC: 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 Jun. 2026 was CHF31.446. 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 CHF28.96 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Bank of America  (XSWX:BAC) 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 1.61

XSWX:BAC 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
=50.24/28.96
=1.73

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Bank of America'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)
=31.446/333.9520*333.9520
=31.446

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Bank of America Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 23.539 241.428 32.560
201612 24.436 241.432 33.800
201703 24.393 243.801 33.413
201706 24.086 244.955 32.837
201709 23.022 246.819 31.149
201712 23.489 246.524 31.819
201803 22.503 249.554 30.113
201806 23.832 251.989 31.584
201809 23.557 252.439 31.164
201812 24.927 251.233 33.134
201903 25.585 254.202 33.612
201906 26.091 256.143 34.017
201909 26.707 256.759 34.736
201912 26.845 256.974 34.887
202003 26.703 258.115 34.549
202006 26.594 257.797 34.450
202009 25.924 260.280 33.262
202012 25.511 260.474 32.707
202103 27.027 264.877 34.075
202106 27.134 271.696 33.351
202109 27.884 274.310 33.947
202112 27.975 278.802 33.509
202203 27.607 287.504 32.067
202206 28.976 296.311 32.657
202209 29.157 296.808 32.806
202212 28.518 296.797 32.088
202303 29.231 301.836 32.341
202306 28.859 305.109 31.587
202309 29.368 307.789 31.864
202312 28.834 306.746 31.391
202403 29.951 312.332 32.024
202406 30.734 314.175 32.669
202409 29.966 315.301 31.739
202412 31.724 315.605 33.568
202503 32.151 319.799 33.574
202506 30.192 322.561 31.258
202509 30.213 324.800 31.064
202512 30.633 324.054 31.569
202603 30.440 330.213 30.785
202606 31.446 333.952 31.446

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 1.73 mean?
Bank of America (XSWX:BAC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 as of Aug. 29, 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 42% above median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Bank of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of America ranks #919 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Bank of America's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bank of America's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 1.82. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Bank of America's value of 1.73 is 35.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of America ranks #919 out of 1275 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bank of America has a GF Score™ of 79/100, 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 #919 out of 1275 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 1.28. Bank of America's value of 1.73 is 35.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Bank of America's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 1.28, 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 1.28, based on 1,275 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 1.73 is 35.2% 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 1.28 — 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 1.73, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 1.22. 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?
Bank of America (XSWX:BAC) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.73. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF43.50, compared to a current price of CHF50.24 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 35.2% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. Bank of America's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 (XSWX:BAC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.73 as of Aug. 29, 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 (XSWX:BAC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of America stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF50.24 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF43.50.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BAC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.73 (42% above median its 10-year median of 1.22)
  • GF Value™: CHF43.50 vs. price of CHF50.24 (15.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.2% above the Banks median (#919 of 1275)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BAC 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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