Carter Bankshares (FRA:6NH) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.13 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 73% Above Median

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FRA:6NH Carter Bankshares Inc FRA:6NH
65 GF Score
Price €28.40
GF Value €25.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Carter Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Carter Bankshares FRA:6NH +2.16% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.13 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:6NH with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, Carter Bankshares ranks worse than 78.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Carter Bankshares's current share price is €28.40. Carter Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.54. Carter Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.13.

The historical rank and industry rank for Carter Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:6NH' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.9   Med: 2.96   Max: 5.15
Current: 5.1

During the past years, Carter Bankshares's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 5.15. The lowest was 1.90. And the median was 2.96.

FRA:6NH's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
78.6% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.37 vs FRA:6NH: 5.10

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Carter Bankshares's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.193. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €5.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Carter Bankshares  (FRA:6NH) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Carter Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Carter Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carter Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Carter Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Carter Bankshares Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Carter Bankshares Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 2.72 2.89 3.20 3.24 3.57

FRA:6NH vs IBCP, CWBC, FISI: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Carter Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Carter Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Carter Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carter Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Carter Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Carter Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=28.40/5.54
=5.13

* 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.

Carter Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Carter Bankshares's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=4.193/330.2130*330.2130
=4.193

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Carter Bankshares Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.843 241.018 1.155
201609 0.855 241.428 1.169
201612 0.778 241.432 1.064
201703 1.029 243.801 1.394
201706 0.963 244.955 1.298
201709 1.123 246.819 1.502
201712 0.702 246.524 0.940
201803 0.963 249.554 1.274
201806 1.087 251.989 1.424
201809 0.947 252.439 1.239
201812 0.878 251.233 1.154
201903 1.035 254.202 1.344
201906 1.050 256.143 1.354
201909 1.073 256.759 1.380
201912 0.971 256.974 1.248
202003 1.111 258.115 1.421
202006 1.087 257.797 1.392
202009 1.020 260.280 1.294
202012 0.984 260.474 1.247
202103 1.107 264.877 1.380
202106 0.981 271.696 1.192
202109 1.129 274.310 1.359
202112 1.105 278.802 1.309
202203 1.148 287.504 1.319
202206 1.445 296.311 1.610
202209 1.755 296.808 1.953
202212 1.846 296.797 2.054
202303 1.770 301.836 1.936
202306 1.216 305.109 1.316
202309 1.301 307.789 1.396
202312 1.204 306.746 1.296
202403 1.322 312.332 1.398
202406 1.336 314.175 1.404
202409 1.315 315.301 1.377
202412 1.403 315.605 1.468
202503 1.458 319.799 1.505
202506 1.379 322.561 1.412
202509 1.457 324.800 1.481
202512 1.507 324.054 1.536
202603 4.193 330.213 4.193

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 5.13 mean?
Carter Bankshares (FRA:6NH) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.13 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Carter Bankshares and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 2.96. Over the past decade, Carter Bankshares' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 5.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Carter Bankshares ranks #1021 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Carter Bankshares' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Carter Bankshares' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.13 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 2.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 5.15. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.37. Carter Bankshares' value of 5.13 is 52.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carter Bankshares ranks #1021 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Carter Bankshares has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carter Bankshares' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to IBCP and CWBC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Carter Bankshares ranks #1021 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Carter Bankshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.37. Carter Bankshares' value of 5.13 is 52.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Carter Bankshares' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.90 to 5.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 3.37, Carter Bankshares 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 PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.37, based on 1,299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carter Bankshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.13 is 52.2% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Carter Bankshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carter Bankshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.13, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carter Bankshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carter Bankshares (FRA:6NH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.94, compared to a current price of €28.40 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.13, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 52.2% above the Banks industry median of 3.37. Carter Bankshares' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carter Bankshares (FRA:6NH), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.13 as of Jul. 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 Carter Bankshares (FRA:6NH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carter Bankshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €28.40 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.94. GuruFocus considers Carter Bankshares to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6NH:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.13 (73% above median its 10-year median of 2.96)
  • GF Value™: €25.94 vs. price of €28.40 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.2% above the Banks median (#1021 of 1299)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6NH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Carter Bankshares Business Description

Other Exchanges CARE:USA
Address 1300 Kings Mountain Road, Martinsville, VA, USA, 24112
Carter Bankshares Inc is a bank holding company that conducts its business solely through the bank. The Bank earns revenue from interest on loans and securities and fees charged for financial services provided to customers. It offers a full range of deposit services including Lifetime Free Checking, interest checking accounts, savings accounts, retirement accounts and other deposit accounts of various types, ranging from money market accounts to longer-term CDs. The Bank offers a full range of commercial and consumer loans. The Bank also originates and holds fixed and variable-rate mortgage loans and offers home equity lines of credit to its customers.
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