Bank of America Corp P/B Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
P/B Ratio
1.49
Stock Price
$62.48
Book Value/Share
$42.04
Sector
Banking
How It's Calculated
1.49 = $62.48 ÷ $42.04
What This Means
Bank of America Corp's P/B ratio of 1.49 is between 1 and 3. This descriptive range does not establish fair value because economically comparable P/B levels vary by sector, profitability, leverage, accounting policy, and asset composition.
About Bank of America Corp
Bank of America Corp (BAC) operates in the Banking sector, specifically in Banking. With a market capitalization of about $439.63B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $62.48, within a 52-week range of $44.75 to $62.98 (-0.8% from the high, +39.6% from the low). Beta of 1.19 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 30.2%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Bank of America Corp, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Banking, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Banking names on our S&P 100 coverage, Bank of America Corp's P/B ratio of 1.49 can be compared with peers such as JPM (2.62), WFC (1.50), C (1.10). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Banking stocks.
Key Takeaways
- BAC is grouped in the Banking sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.19 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 30.2% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does BAC's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Bank of America Corp's P/B of 1.49 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Banking business models.
Is 1.49 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (1.49) means the market values BAC above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Banking?
Peer P/B levels in Banking (e.g. JPM (2.62), USB (1.53), WFC (1.50)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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