CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE:NCYF) Book Value per Share: £0.48 (As of Dec. 2025)

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LSE:NCYF CQS New City High Yield Fund Ltd LSE:NCYF
37 GF Score
Price £0.51
GF Value £0.58
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CQS New City High Yield Fund Book Value per Share?

CQS New City High Yield Fund LSE:NCYF -0.20% 37 Book Value per Share is £0.48 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:NCYF with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

CQS New City High Yield Fund's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.48.

During the past 12 months, CQS New City High Yield Fund's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of CQS New City High Yield Fund was 3.10% per year. The lowest was -6.90% per year. And the median was -1.20% per year.

CQS New City High Yield Fund's current price is £0.505. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.48. Hence, today's PB Ratio of CQS New City High Yield Fund is 1.04.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of CQS New City High Yield Fund was 1.17. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.05.


CQS New City High Yield Fund  (LSE:NCYF) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


CQS New City High Yield Fund Book Value per Share Related Terms


CQS New City High Yield Fund Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CQS New City High Yield Fund's Book Value per Share 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.

CQS New City High Yield Fund Book Value per Share Chart

CQS New City High Yield Fund Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Book Value per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.53 0.49 0.46 0.50 0.48

CQS New City High Yield Fund Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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LSE:NCYF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, CQS New City High Yield Fund'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.


CQS New City High Yield Fund PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CQS New City High Yield Fund's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CQS New City High Yield Fund's PB Ratio falls into.


LSE:NCYF
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CQS New City High Yield Fund Book Value per Share Calculation

CQS New City High Yield Fund's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(298.78-0.00)/617.70
=0.48

CQS New City High Yield Fund's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(318.88-0.00)/662.30
=0.48

* 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.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of £0.48 mean?
CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE:NCYF) has a Book Value per Share of £0.48 as of Dec. 2025. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on CQS New City High Yield Fund and its competitors.
Is CQS New City High Yield Fund's Book Value per Share too high?
CQS New City High Yield Fund's current Book Value per Share is £0.48. Overall, CQS New City High Yield Fund has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CQS New City High Yield Fund's Book Value per Share compare to BLK and BX?
CQS New City High Yield Fund's Book Value per Share of £0.48 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on CQS New City High Yield Fund and its competitors. CQS New City High Yield Fund's current Book Value per Share is £0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CQS New City High Yield Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE:NCYF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.58, compared to a current price of £0.51 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is £0.48. CQS New City High Yield Fund's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE:NCYF), the current Book Value per Share is £0.48 as of Dec. 2025. 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 CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE:NCYF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CQS New City High Yield Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.51 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.58. GuruFocus considers CQS New City High Yield Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:NCYF:

  • Book Value per Share: £0.48
  • GF Value™: £0.58 vs. price of £0.51 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 7 warning signs

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


CQS New City High Yield Fund Business Description

Address IFC 1, The Esplanade, Saint Helier, JEY, JE1 4BP
CQS New City High Yield Fund Ltd is a Jersey-based closed-ended investment company that prominently invests in high-yield fixed income securities. Its portfolio includes preference shares, loan stocks, corporate bonds (convertible and redeemable), and government stocks. The company seeks to provide investors with a high gross dividend yield and potential capital growth. Investments are diversified across various sectors such as financials, energy, industrials, consumer discretionary, and real estate, with holdings majorly in the United Kingdom and Europe. Revenue is generated mainly from income on its investment portfolio.
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