ZION (Zions Bancorp NA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.49 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 18% Above Median

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ZION Zions Bancorp NA ZION
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Price $69.46
GF Value $54.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Zions Bancorp NA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Zions Bancorp NA ZION +1.37% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates ZION with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,292 Banks companies, Zions Bancorp NA ranks worse than 60.68% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-28), Zions Bancorp NA's current share price is $69.456. Zions Bancorp NA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $46.56. Zions Bancorp NA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.49.

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

ZION' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 1.26   Max: 1.84
Current: 1.47

During the past years, Zions Bancorp NA's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.84. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.26.

ZION's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
60.68% of 1292 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs ZION: 1.47

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.

Zions Bancorp NA's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $49.158. 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 $46.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Zions Bancorp NA  (NAS:ZION) 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.


Zions Bancorp NA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Zions Bancorp NA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zions Bancorp NA'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.

Zions Bancorp NA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Zions Bancorp NA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Zions Bancorp NA 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 1.15 1.24 1.28 1.24 0.00

ZION vs ONB, SSB, CFR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Zions Bancorp NA'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.


Zions Bancorp NA Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Zions Bancorp NA 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.

Zions Bancorp NA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=69.456/46.56
=1.49

* 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.

Zions Bancorp NA's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Zions Bancorp NA'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)
=49.158/330.2130*330.2130
=49.158

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Zions Bancorp NA Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 33.723 241.018 46.203
201609 34.190 241.428 46.763
201612 34.094 241.432 46.631
201703 34.650 243.801 46.931
201706 35.536 244.955 47.905
201709 36.027 246.819 48.200
201712 36.009 246.524 48.233
201803 35.920 249.554 47.530
201806 36.107 251.989 47.316
201809 36.359 252.439 47.561
201812 37.387 251.233 49.140
201903 38.474 254.202 49.978
201906 39.749 256.143 51.243
201909 40.752 256.759 52.410
201912 41.119 256.974 52.838
202003 42.148 258.115 53.921
202006 42.744 257.797 54.751
202009 43.303 260.280 54.938
202012 44.610 260.474 56.554
202103 44.976 264.877 56.070
202106 46.799 271.696 56.878
202109 46.854 274.310 56.403
202112 46.318 278.802 54.859
202203 38.679 287.504 44.425
202206 34.505 296.311 38.453
202209 28.447 296.808 31.649
202212 29.953 296.797 33.325
202303 32.032 301.836 35.043
202306 32.691 305.109 35.381
202309 32.907 307.789 35.304
202312 35.443 306.746 38.154
202403 36.498 312.332 38.588
202406 37.817 314.175 39.747
202409 40.251 315.301 42.155
202412 40.968 315.605 42.864
202503 42.428 319.799 43.810
202506 44.240 322.561 45.289
202509 46.051 324.800 46.818
202512 48.181 324.054 49.097
202603 49.158 330.213 49.158

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 1.49 mean?
Zions Bancorp NA (ZION) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49 as of Jul. 28, 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 Zions Bancorp NA and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, Zions Bancorp NA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 1.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Zions Bancorp NA ranks #784 out of 1292 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 60.7%.
Is Zions Bancorp NA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Zions Bancorp NA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 1.84. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Zions Bancorp NA's value of 1.49 is 17.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zions Bancorp NA ranks #784 out of 1292 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zions Bancorp NA has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zions Bancorp NA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ONB and SSB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Zions Bancorp NA ranks #784 out of 1292 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Zions Bancorp NA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Zions Bancorp NA's value of 1.49 is 17.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Zions Bancorp NA's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 1.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Zions Bancorp NA 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 1.27, based on 1,292 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. Zions Bancorp NA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.49 is 17.3% 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 Zions Bancorp NA and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zions Bancorp NA's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zions Bancorp NA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zions Bancorp NA (ZION) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.86, compared to a current price of $69.46 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 17.3% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. Zions Bancorp NA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Zions Bancorp NA (ZION), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.49 as of Jul. 28, 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 Zions Bancorp NA (ZION) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zions Bancorp NA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $69.46 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $54.86. GuruFocus considers Zions Bancorp NA to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ZION:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.49 (18% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
  • GF Value™: $54.86 vs. price of $69.46 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 17.3% above the Banks median (#784 of 1292)

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


Zions Bancorp NA Business Description

Address One South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 84133-1109
Zions Bancorp is a US regional bank with around $90 billion in total assets as of March 31, 2026. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Zions' branch network is in the Western and Southwestern United States and includes seven affiliate banks in these markets. The bank has a heavy focus on small and midsize commercial banking.
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