PBHC (Pathfinder Bancorp) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.65 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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PBHC Pathfinder Bancorp Inc PBHC
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Price $16.60
GF Value $14.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Pathfinder Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Pathfinder Bancorp PBHC +1.28% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 2.37. GuruFocus rates PBHC with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,300 Banks companies, Pathfinder Bancorp ranks better than 82% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), Pathfinder Bancorp's current share price is $16.60. Pathfinder Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $10.04. Pathfinder Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.65.

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

PBHC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.31   Med: 2.37   Max: 3.3
Current: 1.65

During the past years, Pathfinder Bancorp's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.30. The lowest was 1.31. And the median was 2.37.

PBHC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
82% of 1300 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.425 vs PBHC: 1.65

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.

Pathfinder Bancorp's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.377. 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 $10.04 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Pathfinder Bancorp  (NAS:PBHC) 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.


Pathfinder Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Pathfinder Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pathfinder Bancorp'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.

Pathfinder Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Pathfinder Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Pathfinder 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 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 1.62 1.63 1.46 1.29 1.58

PBHC vs PTBS, ADKT, ORBN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Pathfinder Bancorp'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.


Pathfinder Bancorp Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Pathfinder Bancorp 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.

Pathfinder Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=16.60/10.04
=1.65

* 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.

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

For example, Pathfinder Bancorp'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)
=2.377/333.9520*333.9520
=2.377

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Pathfinder Bancorp Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 1.498 241.428 2.072
201612 1.539 241.432 2.129
201703 1.549 243.801 2.122
201706 1.585 244.955 2.161
201709 1.664 246.819 2.251
201712 1.475 246.524 1.998
201803 1.682 249.554 2.251
201806 1.684 251.989 2.232
201809 1.670 252.439 2.209
201812 1.698 251.233 2.257
201903 1.727 254.202 2.269
201906 1.732 256.143 2.258
201909 1.813 256.759 2.358
201912 1.939 256.974 2.520
202003 2.026 258.115 2.621
202006 1.931 257.797 2.501
202009 2.084 260.280 2.674
202012 2.073 260.474 2.658
202103 2.251 264.877 2.838
202106 2.566 271.696 3.154
202109 2.475 274.310 3.013
202112 2.421 278.802 2.900
202203 2.396 287.504 2.783
202206 2.422 296.311 2.730
202209 2.566 296.808 2.887
202212 2.849 296.797 3.206
202303 2.452 301.836 2.713
202306 2.271 305.109 2.486
202309 2.351 307.789 2.551
202312 2.187 306.746 2.381
202403 2.305 312.332 2.465
202406 2.222 314.175 2.362
202409 2.788 315.301 2.953
202412 2.464 315.605 2.607
202503 2.616 319.799 2.732
202506 1.931 322.561 1.999
202509 2.706 324.800 2.782
202512 2.463 324.054 2.538
202603 2.347 330.213 2.374
202606 2.377 333.952 2.377

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 1.65 mean?
Pathfinder Bancorp (PBHC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.65 as of Aug. 25, 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 Pathfinder Bancorp and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 2.37. Over the past decade, Pathfinder Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.31 to 3.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Pathfinder Bancorp ranks #234 out of 1300 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Pathfinder Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Pathfinder Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.65 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 2.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.31 to a high of 3.30. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.43. Pathfinder Bancorp's value of 1.65 is 51.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pathfinder Bancorp ranks #234 out of 1300 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pathfinder Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pathfinder Bancorp's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PTBS and ADKT?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Pathfinder Bancorp ranks #234 out of 1300 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Pathfinder Bancorp in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.43. Pathfinder Bancorp's value of 1.65 is 51.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Pathfinder Bancorp's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.31 to 3.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 3.43, Pathfinder Bancorp 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 3.43, based on 1,300 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. Pathfinder Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.65 is 51.8% 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 Pathfinder Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pathfinder Bancorp's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pathfinder Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pathfinder Bancorp (PBHC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.57, compared to a current price of $16.60 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 51.8% below the Banks industry median of 3.43. Pathfinder Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Pathfinder Bancorp (PBHC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.65 as of Aug. 25, 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 Pathfinder Bancorp (PBHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pathfinder Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.60 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.57. GuruFocus considers Pathfinder Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PBHC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.65 (30% below median its 10-year median of 2.37)
  • GF Value™: $14.57 vs. price of $16.60 (13.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 51.8% below the Banks median (#234 of 1300)

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


Pathfinder Bancorp Business Description

Other Exchanges 8PF:Germany
Address 214 West First Street, Oswego, NY, USA, 13126
Pathfinder Bancorp Inc is a holding company for Pathfinder Bank. The Pathfinder Bank is a commercial bank engaged in attracting deposits from the general public and investing such deposits, together with other sources of funds, in loans secured by residential real estate, commercial real estate, small business loans, and consumer loans. The bank invests a portion of its assets in debt securities issued by the United States Government and its agencies and sponsored enterprises, state and municipal obligations, corporate debt securities, mutual funds, and equity securities. The principal source of income is interest on loans and investment securities.
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