VP Bank AG (XSWX:VPBN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.47 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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XSWX:VPBN VP Bank AG XSWX:VPBN
62 GF Score
Price CHF95.60
GF Value CHF81.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is VP Bank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

VP Bank AG XSWX:VPBN +0.42% 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.47 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VPBN with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF81.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Banks companies, VP Bank AG ranks better than 88.98% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), VP Bank AG's current share price is CHF95.60. VP Bank AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF205.23. VP Bank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.47.

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

XSWX:VPBN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35   Med: 0.55   Max: 1.1
Current: 0.46

During the past 13 years, VP Bank AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.10. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 0.55.

XSWX:VPBN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
88.98% of 1298 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs XSWX:VPBN: 0.46

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.

VP Bank AG's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF188.268. 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 CHF205.23 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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VP Bank AG  (XSWX:VPBN) 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.


VP Bank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


VP Bank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VP Bank AG'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.

VP Bank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

VP Bank AG 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 0.50 0.44 0.43 0.38 0.41

VP Bank AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.43 0.00 0.38 0.00 0.41

XSWX:VPBN vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, VP Bank AG'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.


VP Bank AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where VP Bank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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VP Bank AG 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.

VP Bank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=95.60/205.23
=0.47

* 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.

VP Bank AG's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, VP Bank AG's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=188.268/324.0540*324.0540
=188.268

Current CPI (Dec25) = 324.0540.

VP Bank AG Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 155.922 241.432 209.281
201712 181.077 246.524 238.024
201812 164.062 251.233 211.616
201912 171.475 256.974 216.237
202012 169.403 260.474 210.753
202112 178.196 278.802 207.119
202212 179.909 296.797 196.431
202312 179.616 306.746 189.751
202412 179.983 315.605 184.801
202512 188.268 324.054 188.268

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 0.47 mean?
VP Bank AG (XSWX:VPBN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.47 as of Jul. 16, 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 VP Bank AG and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, VP Bank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, VP Bank AG ranks #143 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is VP Bank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
VP Bank AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.47 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 1.10. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. VP Bank AG's value of 0.47 is 62.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VP Bank AG ranks #143 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, VP Bank AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VP Bank AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, VP Bank AG ranks #143 out of 1298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places VP Bank AG in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. VP Bank AG's value of 0.47 is 62.4% below this benchmark. Historically, VP Bank AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.35 to 1.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 1.25, VP Bank AG 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 1.25, based on 1,298 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. VP Bank AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.47 is 62.4% 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 VP Bank AG 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. VP Bank AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.47, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VP Bank AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VP Bank AG (XSWX:VPBN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF81.76, compared to a current price of CHF95.60 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.47, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 62.4% below the Banks industry median of 1.25. VP Bank AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 VP Bank AG (XSWX:VPBN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.47 as of Jul. 16, 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 VP Bank AG (XSWX:VPBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VP Bank AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF95.60 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF81.76. GuruFocus considers VP Bank AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:VPBN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.47 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.55)
  • GF Value™: CHF81.76 vs. price of CHF95.60 (16.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.4% below the Banks median (#143 of 1298)

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


VP Bank AG Business Description

Other Exchanges VPBNz:UK0RG7:UK3VFN:Germany
Address Aeulestrasse 6, Vaduz, LIE, 9490
VP Bank AG is a private bank. It is in the business of asset management and investment advisory services for private individuals and intermediaries and is also involved in the lending business, money market, and interbank activities and trading activities. The segments in which the company operates are Liechtenstein & BVI, International, Asset Servicing, and Corporate Center. Its geographical segments are Liechtenstein, the Rest of Europe, and Other countries, of which Liechtenstein derives maximum revenue.
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