The Goldmanchs Group (XSWX:GS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.07 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 110% Above Median

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XSWX:GS The Goldman Sachs Group Inc XSWX:GS
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What is The Goldmanchs Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Goldmanchs Group XSWX:GS 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.07 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 110% above its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF639.13. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Capital Markets companies, The Goldmanchs Group ranks worse than 74.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-22), The Goldmanchs Group's current share price is CHF811.80. The Goldmanchs Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF264.71. The Goldmanchs Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.07.

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

XSWX:GS' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.46   Max: 3.46
Current: 3.21

During the past years, The Goldmanchs Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.46. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.46.

XSWX:GS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.56% of 566 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.305 vs XSWX:GS: 3.21

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.

The Goldmanchs Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF300.898. 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 CHF264.71 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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The Goldmanchs Group  (XSWX:GS) 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.


The Goldmanchs Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Goldmanchs Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Goldmanchs Group'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.

The Goldmanchs Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Goldmanchs Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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The Goldmanchs Group 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 2.35 2.60 2.85 2.67 3.13

XSWX:GS vs MS, SCHW, HOOD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, The Goldmanchs Group'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.


The Goldmanchs Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, The Goldmanchs Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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The Goldmanchs Group 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.

The Goldmanchs Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=811.80/264.71
=3.07

* 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.

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

For example, The Goldmanchs Group'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)
=300.898/333.9520*333.9520
=300.898

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

The Goldmanchs Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 185.046 241.428 255.962
201612 196.516 241.432 271.824
201703 192.070 243.801 263.092
201706 188.207 244.955 256.586
201709 190.645 246.819 257.947
201712 185.361 246.524 251.098
201803 181.656 249.554 243.091
201806 197.529 251.989 261.778
201809 196.287 252.439 259.668
201812 213.036 251.233 283.179
201903 215.691 254.202 283.359
201906 218.374 256.143 284.710
201909 223.909 256.759 291.226
201912 223.659 256.974 290.657
202003 226.467 258.115 293.005
202006 218.027 257.797 282.434
202009 216.571 260.280 277.871
202012 218.761 260.474 280.472
202103 241.902 264.877 304.986
202106 249.473 271.696 306.637
202109 265.556 274.310 323.295
202112 273.956 278.802 328.147
202203 282.926 287.504 328.634
202206 304.052 296.311 342.676
202209 311.669 296.808 350.673
202212 296.198 296.797 333.278
202303 296.947 301.836 328.543
202306 287.938 305.109 315.158
202309 292.170 307.789 317.005
202312 282.677 306.746 307.748
202403 294.385 312.332 314.763
202406 301.672 314.175 320.662
202409 291.074 315.301 308.292
202412 312.100 315.605 330.243
202503 313.502 319.799 327.376
202506 292.528 322.561 302.858
202509 289.790 324.800 297.956
202512 295.182 324.054 304.198
202603 291.533 330.213 294.834
202606 300.898 333.952 300.898

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 3.07 mean?
The Goldmanchs Group (XSWX:GS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.07 as of Aug. 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 The Goldmanchs Group and its competitors. This is 110% above median its historical median of 1.46. Over the past decade, The Goldmanchs Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 3.46. According to the industry distribution chart, The Goldmanchs Group ranks #422 out of 566 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is The Goldmanchs Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Goldmanchs Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.07 is 110% above median its 10-year median of 1.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 3.46. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.31. The Goldmanchs Group's value of 3.07 is 135.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Goldmanchs Group ranks #422 out of 566 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Goldmanchs Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Goldmanchs Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MS and SCHW?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, The Goldmanchs Group ranks #422 out of 566 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Goldmanchs Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.31. The Goldmanchs Group's value of 3.07 is 135.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The Goldmanchs Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 3.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 1.31, The Goldmanchs Group 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.31, based on 566 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. The Goldmanchs Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.07 is 135.2% 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 The Goldmanchs Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Goldmanchs Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.07, which is 110% above median its own 10-year median of 1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Goldmanchs Group stock overvalued right now?
The Goldmanchs Group (XSWX:GS) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.07. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF639.13, compared to a current price of CHF811.80 — trading 27% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.07, which is 110% above median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 135.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.31. The Goldmanchs Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 The Goldmanchs Group (XSWX:GS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.07 as of Aug. 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 The Goldmanchs Group (XSWX:GS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Goldmanchs Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF811.80 is trading 27% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF639.13.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.07 (110% above median its 10-year median of 1.46)
  • GF Value™: CHF639.13 vs. price of CHF811.80 (27% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 135.2% above the Capital Markets median (#422 of 566)

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


The Goldmanchs Group Business Description

Address 200 West Street, New York, NY, USA, 10282
Goldman Sachs is a storied financial institution, founded in 1869 and best known for its role as a leading global investment bank. The firm has a sprawling reach across global financial centers and has been the leading provider of global merger and acquisition advisory services, by revenue, for the past 20 years. Since the global financial crisis, Goldman has expanded its offerings into more stable fee-based businesses like asset and wealth management, which comprised roughly 30% of post-provision revenue at the end of 2025. The firm generates revenue from investment banking, global market making and trading, lending, asset management, wealth management, and a small and declining portfolio of consumer credit card loans.
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