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Independent BankINDB +1.20%66 PB Ratio is 1.17 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates INDB with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $77.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,517 Banks companies, Independent Bank ranks worse than 54.19% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-16), Independent Bank's share price is $85.20. Independent Bank's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $73.04. Hence, Independent Bank's PB Ratio of today is 1.17.
Warning Sign:
Independent Bank Corp stock PB Ratio (=1.17) is close to 3-year high of 1.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Independent Bank's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
INDB'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 1.36 Max: 2.6
Current: 1.17
During the past 13 years, Independent Bank's highest PB Ratio was 2.60. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.36.
INDB's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 54.19% of 1517
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.11
vs INDB: 1.17
During the past 12 months, Independent Bank's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Independent Bank was 18.60% per year. The lowest was -9.50% per year. And the median was 8.70% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Independent Bank PB Ratio Related Terms
Independent Bank PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Independent Bank's 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Independent Bank's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
Independent Bank PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Independent Bank's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Independent Bank's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Independent Bank (INDB) has a PB Ratio of 1.17 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Independent Bank and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, Independent Bank's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Independent Bank ranks #822 out of 1517 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Independent Bank's PB Ratio too high?
Independent Bank's current PB Ratio of 1.17 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 2.60. The Banks industry median PB Ratio is 1.11. Independent Bank's value of 1.17 is 5.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Independent Bank ranks #822 out of 1517 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Independent Bank has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Independent Bank's PB Ratio compare to FBP and CATY?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Independent Bank ranks #822 out of 1517 companies for PB Ratio. This places Independent Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.11. Independent Bank's value of 1.17 is 5.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Independent Bank's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 1.11, Independent Bank 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 PB Ratio for a Banks company?
The median PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.11, based on 1,517 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Independent Bank's current PB Ratio of 1.17 is 5.4% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Independent Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Independent Bank's current PB Ratio is 1.17, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Independent Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Bank (INDB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $77.13, compared to a current price of $85.20 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.17, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 5.4% above the Banks industry median of 1.11. Independent Bank's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Independent Bank (INDB), the current PB Ratio is 1.17 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 Independent Bank (INDB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Bank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $85.20 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $77.13.
GuruFocus considers Independent Bank to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for INDB:
PB Ratio: 1.17 (14% below median its 10-year median of 1.36)
GF Value™: $77.13 vs. price of $85.20 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.4% above the Banks median (#822 of 1517)
No single metric tells the full story. See the INDB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Independent Bank Corp is a bank holding company and the sole shareholder of its bank, the Rockland Trust Company. Rockland is a community-oriented commercial bank. The bank provides a variety of banking, investment and financial services, operating with various retail branches, as well as a network of commercial and residential lending centers and investment management offices majorly in Eastern Massachusetts, Worcester County, and Rhode Island. The bank's loan portfolio constitutes the bulk of the bank's total assets. Its borrowers consist mostly of small to medium-size businesses and consumers, majority of which are made to its market area in eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The bank's loan portfolio is predominantly in commercial loans.
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