Associated Banc-Corp (FRA:AB5) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.27 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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FRA:AB5 Associated Banc-Corp FRA:AB5
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GF Value €24.55
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What is Associated Banc-Corp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Associated Banc-Corp FRA:AB5 -0.79% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.27 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 2.91. GuruFocus rates FRA:AB5 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.55. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,302 Banks companies, Associated Banc-Corp ranks better than 51.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-03), Associated Banc-Corp's current share price is €25.20. Associated Banc-Corp's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €7.70. Associated Banc-Corp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Associated Banc-Corp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:AB5' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67   Med: 2.91   Max: 4.1
Current: 3.36

During the past years, Associated Banc-Corp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.10. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 2.91.

FRA:AB5's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
51.77% of 1302 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.42 vs FRA:AB5: 3.36

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.

Associated Banc-Corp's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2.052. 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 €7.70 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Associated Banc-Corp  (FRA:AB5) 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.


Associated Banc-Corp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Associated Banc-Corp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Associated Banc-Corp'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.

Associated Banc-Corp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Associated Banc-Corp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Associated Banc-Corp Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.77 2.90 2.91 2.87 3.38

FRA:AB5 vs AUB, HOMB, ABCB: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Associated Banc-Corp'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.


Associated Banc-Corp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Associated Banc-Corp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Associated Banc-Corp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Associated Banc-Corp 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.

Associated Banc-Corp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=25.20/7.70
=3.27

* 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.

Associated Banc-Corp's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Associated Banc-Corp's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=2.052/333.9520*333.9520
=2.052

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Associated Banc-Corp Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 1.626 241.428 2.249
201612 1.711 241.432 2.367
201703 1.581 243.801 2.166
201706 1.536 244.955 2.094
201709 1.514 246.819 2.048
201712 1.457 246.524 1.974
201803 1.452 249.554 1.943
201806 1.564 251.989 2.073
201809 1.514 252.439 2.003
201812 1.620 251.233 2.153
201903 1.630 254.202 2.141
201906 1.663 256.143 2.168
201909 1.730 256.759 2.250
201912 1.645 256.974 2.138
202003 1.734 258.115 2.243
202006 2.556 257.797 3.311
202009 1.416 260.280 1.817
202012 1.412 260.474 1.810
202103 1.465 264.877 1.847
202106 1.354 271.696 1.664
202109 1.485 274.310 1.808
202112 1.575 278.802 1.887
202203 1.570 287.504 1.824
202206 1.827 296.311 2.059
202209 2.242 296.808 2.523
202212 2.182 296.797 2.455
202303 2.070 301.836 2.290
202306 1.969 305.109 2.155
202309 1.978 307.789 2.146
202312 0.742 306.746 0.808
202403 1.951 312.332 2.086
202406 1.965 314.175 2.089
202409 1.945 315.301 2.060
202412 0.368 315.605 0.389
202503 1.900 319.799 1.984
202506 1.899 322.561 1.966
202509 1.967 324.800 2.022
202512 1.990 324.054 2.051
202603 1.980 330.213 2.002
202606 2.052 333.952 2.052

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 3.27 mean?
Associated Banc-Corp (FRA:AB5) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.27 as of Sep. 03, 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 Associated Banc-Corp and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 2.91. Over the past decade, Associated Banc-Corp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 4.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated Banc-Corp ranks #628 out of 1302 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Associated Banc-Corp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Associated Banc-Corp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.27 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 4.10. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.42. Associated Banc-Corp's value of 3.27 is 4.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Associated Banc-Corp ranks #628 out of 1302 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Associated Banc-Corp has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated Banc-Corp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to AUB and HOMB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Associated Banc-Corp ranks #628 out of 1302 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Associated Banc-Corp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.42. Associated Banc-Corp's value of 3.27 is 4.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Associated Banc-Corp's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.67 to 4.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.91 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Associated Banc-Corp 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 PS Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Banks companies is 3.42, based on 1,302 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. Associated Banc-Corp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.27 is 4.4% 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 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 Associated Banc-Corp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated Banc-Corp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.27, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 2.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associated Banc-Corp stock overvalued right now?
Associated Banc-Corp (FRA:AB5) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.27. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.55, compared to a current price of €25.20 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.27, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 2.91 and 4.4% below the Banks industry median of 3.42. Associated Banc-Corp's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Associated Banc-Corp (FRA:AB5), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.27 as of Sep. 03, 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 Associated Banc-Corp (FRA:AB5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Associated Banc-Corp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €25.20 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.55.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AB5:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.27 (12% above median its 10-year median of 2.91)
  • GF Value™: €24.55 vs. price of €25.20 (2.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.4% below the Banks median (#628 of 1302)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AB5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Associated Banc-Corp Business Description

Address 433 Main Street, Green Bay, WI, USA, 54301
Associated Banc-Corp is a bank holding company based in the United States of America. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides a broad array of banking and non-banking products and services to individuals and businesses. The group operates in three reportable segments: Corporate and Commercial Specialty; Community, Consumer, and Business; and Risk Management and Shared Services. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Corporate and Commercial Specialty segment, which serves a wide range of customers, including larger businesses, developers, not-for-profits, municipalities, and financial institutions by providing lending and deposit solutions as well as support to deliver, fund, and manage such banking solutions.
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