Northwest Bancshares (FRA:NHS) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €1.25 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:NHS Northwest Bancshares Inc FRA:NHS
61 GF Score
Price €12.60
GF Value €9.85
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Northwest Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Northwest Bancshares FRA:NHS +0.80% 61 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.25 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NHS with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Northwest Bancshares's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.410. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €1.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Northwest Bancshares's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -1.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -0.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 2.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 5.60% 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Northwest Bancshares was 12.80% per year. The lowest was -0.20% per year. And the median was 7.60% per year.

As of today (2026-07-17), Northwest Bancshares's current stock price is €12.60. Northwest Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.25. Northwest Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 10.08.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Northwest Bancshares was 21.93. The lowest was 7.11. And the median was 10.27.


Northwest Bancshares  (FRA:NHS) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

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 Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Northwest Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=12.60/1.25
=10.08

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Northwest Bancshares was 21.93. The lowest was 7.11. And the median was 10.27.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Northwest Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Northwest Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northwest Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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.

Northwest Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Northwest Bancshares Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.18 1.32 1.26 1.33 1.21

Northwest Bancshares Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 1.33 1.24 1.22 1.21 1.25

FRA:NHS vs SYBT, CLBK, MBIN: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Northwest Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Northwest Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Northwest Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Northwest Bancshares's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Northwest Bancshares Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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.

For example, Northwest Bancshares's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.41/330.2130*330.2130
=0.410

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Northwest Bancshares Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.036 241.018 0.049
201609 0.381 241.428 0.521
201612 0.471 241.432 0.644
201703 0.381 243.801 0.516
201706 0.235 244.955 0.317
201709 0.363 246.819 0.486
201712 0.299 246.524 0.401
201803 0.258 249.554 0.341
201806 0.267 251.989 0.350
201809 0.312 252.439 0.408
201812 0.260 251.233 0.342
201903 0.224 254.202 0.291
201906 0.399 256.143 0.514
201909 0.230 256.759 0.296
201912 0.128 256.974 0.164
202003 0.399 258.115 0.510
202006 0.238 257.797 0.305
202009 0.425 260.280 0.539
202012 -0.096 260.474 -0.122
202103 0.449 264.877 0.560
202106 0.236 271.696 0.287
202109 0.200 274.310 0.241
202112 0.379 278.802 0.449
202203 -0.161 287.504 -0.185
202206 0.363 296.311 0.405
202209 0.663 296.808 0.738
202212 0.486 296.797 0.541
202303 0.219 301.836 0.240
202306 0.167 305.109 0.181
202309 -0.037 307.789 -0.040
202312 0.326 306.746 0.351
202403 0.470 312.332 0.497
202406 0.322 314.175 0.338
202409 0.657 315.301 0.688
202412 -0.579 315.605 -0.606
202503 0.763 319.799 0.788
202506 -0.040 322.561 -0.041
202509 0.231 324.800 0.235
202512 0.021 324.054 0.021
202603 0.410 330.213 0.410

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €1.25 mean?
Northwest Bancshares (FRA:NHS) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €1.25 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Northwest Bancshares and its competitors.
Is Northwest Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Northwest Bancshares' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.25. Overall, Northwest Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northwest Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to SYBT and CLBK?
Northwest Bancshares' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €1.25 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Banks company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Northwest Bancshares and its competitors. Northwest Bancshares's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northwest Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northwest Bancshares (FRA:NHS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.85, compared to a current price of €12.60 — trading 27.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.25. Northwest Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northwest Bancshares (FRA:NHS), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.25 as of Mar. 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 Northwest Bancshares (FRA:NHS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northwest Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.60 is trading 27.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.85. GuruFocus considers Northwest Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NHS:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €1.25
  • GF Value™: €9.85 vs. price of €12.60 (27.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Northwest Bancshares Business Description

Other Exchanges NWBI:USA
Address 3 Easton Oval, Suite 500, Columbus, OH, USA, 43219
Northwest Bancshares Inc is a stockholding company for Northwest Bank. Northwest Bank is a stock savings bank and a community-oriented financial institution, offering personal and commercial banking solutions, business services, investment management, trust services, and insurance products. It also offers consumer finance loans through a wholly-owned subsidiary. The bank's loan portfolio segment consists of personal banking and Commercial Banking loans. Personal banking includes residential mortgages, home equity loans, and other consumer loans. Commercial Banking loans consist of commercial real estate loans and commercial loans. Net interest income is the company's primary contributor to revenue.
61GF Score

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