U.S. Bancorp (XSWX:USB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.76 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:USB U.S. Bancorp XSWX:USB
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What is U.S. Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

U.S. Bancorp XSWX:USB 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 1.79. GuruFocus rates XSWX:USB with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF40.36. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,287 Banks companies, U.S. Bancorp ranks worse than 72.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), U.S. Bancorp's current share price is CHF51.93. U.S. Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF29.56. U.S. Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.76.

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

XSWX:USB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93   Med: 1.79   Max: 3.1
Current: 1.77

During the past years, U.S. Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.10. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 1.79.

XSWX:USB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
72.96% of 1287 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs XSWX:USB: 1.77

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.

U.S. Bancorp's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF31.107. 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 CHF29.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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U.S. Bancorp  (XSWX:USB) 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.


U.S. Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


U.S. Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for U.S. Bancorp'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.

U.S. Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

U.S. Bancorp 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 1.99 1.43 1.35 1.43 1.53

U.S. Bancorp 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 1.31 1.39 1.53 1.46 1.67

XSWX:USB vs PNC, NU, TFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, U.S. Bancorp'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.


U.S. Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, U.S. Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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U.S. Bancorp 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.

U.S. Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=51.93/29.56
=1.76

* 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.

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

For example, U.S. Bancorp'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)
=31.107/333.9520*333.9520
=31.107

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

U.S. Bancorp Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 24.123 241.428 33.368
201612 25.108 241.432 34.730
201703 25.088 243.801 34.365
201706 24.737 244.955 33.724
201709 25.007 246.819 33.835
201712 26.004 246.524 35.226
201803 25.162 249.554 33.672
201806 26.751 251.989 35.452
201809 26.483 252.439 35.034
201812 27.780 251.233 36.927
201903 28.827 254.202 37.871
201906 29.262 256.143 38.151
201909 29.969 256.759 38.979
201912 29.378 256.974 38.178
202003 29.012 258.115 37.536
202006 28.966 257.797 37.523
202009 28.291 260.280 36.299
202012 27.771 260.474 35.605
202103 28.391 264.877 35.795
202106 28.822 271.696 35.426
202109 29.734 274.310 36.199
202112 30.139 278.802 36.101
202203 27.771 287.504 32.258
202206 27.293 296.311 30.760
202209 26.664 296.808 30.001
202212 26.748 296.797 30.096
202303 27.883 301.836 30.850
202306 27.143 305.109 29.709
202309 26.754 307.789 29.028
202312 26.920 306.746 29.308
202403 27.767 312.332 29.689
202406 28.416 314.175 30.205
202409 28.255 315.301 29.926
202412 29.592 315.605 31.312
202503 30.177 319.799 31.513
202506 28.510 322.561 29.517
202509 28.917 324.800 29.732
202512 29.913 324.054 30.827
202603 29.861 330.213 30.199
202606 31.107 333.952 31.107

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 1.76 mean?
U.S. Bancorp (XSWX:USB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 as of Aug. 09, 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 U.S. Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.79. Over the past decade, U.S. Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 3.10. According to the industry distribution chart, U.S. Bancorp ranks #939 out of 1287 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is U.S. Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
U.S. Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 is near median its 10-year median of 1.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 3.10. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. U.S. Bancorp's value of 1.76 is 37.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, U.S. Bancorp ranks #939 out of 1287 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, U.S. Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does U.S. Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and NU?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, U.S. Bancorp ranks #939 out of 1287 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places U.S. Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. U.S. Bancorp's value of 1.76 is 37.5% above this benchmark. Historically, U.S. Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 3.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.79 vs. the industry median of 1.28, U.S. Bancorp 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 1,287 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. U.S. Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76 is 37.5% 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 U.S. Bancorp 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. U.S. Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is U.S. Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
U.S. Bancorp (XSWX:USB) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.76. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF40.36, compared to a current price of CHF51.93 — trading 28.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.79 and 37.5% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. U.S. Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 8 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 U.S. Bancorp (XSWX:USB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.76 as of Aug. 09, 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 U.S. Bancorp (XSWX:USB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, U.S. Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF51.93 is trading 28.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF40.36.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:USB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.76 (near median its 10-year median of 1.79)
  • GF Value™: CHF40.36 vs. price of CHF51.93 (28.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.5% above the Banks median (#939 of 1287)

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


U.S. Bancorp Business Description

Address 800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55402
With assets of around $700 billion, U.S. Bancorp is one of the largest regional banks in the US with its footprint in 26 states. The bank's branch network is mostly in Midwestern and Western markets. U.S. Bancorp has a comprehensive product set, with offerings in retail and commercial banking, credit cards, mortgages, payment services, trust, wealth, and capital market services.
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