National Bank of Bahrain BSC (BAH:NBB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.01 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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BAH:NBB National Bank of Bahrain BSC BAH:NBB
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Price BHD0.52
GF Value BHD0.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is National Bank of Bahrain BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

National Bank of Bahrain BSC BAH:NBB 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 2.50. GuruFocus rates BAH:NBB with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of BHD0.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,286 Banks companies, National Bank of Bahrain BSC ranks worse than 79.78% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-04), National Bank of Bahrain BSC's current share price is BHD0.523. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BHD0.26. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.01.

The historical rank and industry rank for National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BAH:NBB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.82   Med: 2.5   Max: 2.98
Current: 2

During the past years, National Bank of Bahrain BSC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.98. The lowest was 1.82. And the median was 2.50.

BAH:NBB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
79.78% of 1286 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs BAH:NBB: 2.00

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

National Bank of Bahrain BSC's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BHD0.228. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is BHD0.26 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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National Bank of Bahrain BSC  (BAH:NBB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value 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 PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


National Bank of Bahrain BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


National Bank of Bahrain BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted 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.

National Bank of Bahrain BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

National Bank of Bahrain BSC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.65 2.52 2.50 1.98 1.97

National Bank of Bahrain BSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 1.97 1.95 1.95 1.97 1.85

BAH:NBB vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.


National Bank of Bahrain BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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National Bank of Bahrain BSC Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB 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 PB Ratio.

National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.523/0.26
=2.01

* 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.

National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, National Bank of Bahrain BSC's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.228/330.2130*330.2130
=0.228

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

National Bank of Bahrain BSC Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.152 241.018 0.208
201609 0.167 241.428 0.228
201612 0.184 241.432 0.252
201703 0.184 243.801 0.249
201706 0.185 244.955 0.249
201709 0.191 246.819 0.256
201712 0.198 246.524 0.265
201803 0.185 249.554 0.245
201806 0.188 251.989 0.246
201809 0.206 252.439 0.269
201812 0.211 251.233 0.277
201903 0.207 254.202 0.269
201906 0.215 256.143 0.277
201909 0.224 256.759 0.288
201912 0.236 256.974 0.303
202003 0.000 258.115 0.000
202006 0.210 257.797 0.269
202009 0.216 260.280 0.274
202012 0.229 260.474 0.290
202103 0.221 264.877 0.276
202106 0.226 271.696 0.275
202109 0.229 274.310 0.276
202112 0.233 278.802 0.276
202203 0.234 287.504 0.269
202206 0.233 296.311 0.260
202209 0.237 296.808 0.264
202212 0.250 296.797 0.278
202303 0.233 301.836 0.255
202306 0.246 305.109 0.266
202309 0.245 307.789 0.263
202312 0.249 306.746 0.268
202403 0.243 312.332 0.257
202406 0.252 314.175 0.265
202409 0.250 315.301 0.262
202412 0.258 315.605 0.270
202503 0.241 319.799 0.249
202506 0.247 322.561 0.253
202509 0.252 324.800 0.256
202512 0.259 324.054 0.264
202603 0.228 330.213 0.228

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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 PB Ratio of 2.01 mean?
National Bank of Bahrain BSC (BAH:NBB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.01 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on National Bank of Bahrain BSC and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 2.50. Over the past decade, National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.82 to 2.98. According to the industry distribution chart, National Bank of Bahrain BSC ranks #1026 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
National Bank of Bahrain BSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.01 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 2.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.82 to a high of 2.98. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's value of 2.01 is 58.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Bank of Bahrain BSC ranks #1026 out of 1286 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Bank of Bahrain BSC has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Bank of Bahrain BSC ranks #1026 out of 1286 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places National Bank of Bahrain BSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's value of 2.01 is 58.3% above this benchmark. Historically, National Bank of Bahrain BSC's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.82 to 2.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.50 vs. the industry median of 1.27, National Bank of Bahrain BSC 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.27, based on 1,286 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.01 is 58.3% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on National Bank of Bahrain BSC and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Bank of Bahrain BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Bahrain BSC (BAH:NBB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.56, compared to a current price of BHD0.52 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 2.50 and 58.3% above the Banks industry median of 1.27. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For National Bank of Bahrain BSC (BAH:NBB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01 as of Aug. 04, 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 National Bank of Bahrain BSC (BAH:NBB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Bahrain BSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BHD0.52 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.56. GuruFocus considers National Bank of Bahrain BSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BAH:NBB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.01 (20% below median its 10-year median of 2.50)
  • GF Value™: BHD0.56 vs. price of BHD0.52 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.3% above the Banks median (#1026 of 1286)

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


National Bank of Bahrain BSC Business Description

Address Government Avenue, NBB Tower, P.O. Box 106, Manama, BHR
National Bank of Bahrain BSC is a commercial banking service provider in Bahrain. The company's operating segments include Retail Banking, Corporate & Commercial Banking, Overseas Branches and Market & Client Solutions. The consumer banking and business banking related SBUs in Bahrain provide various banking products and services to the Group's customers. The SBUs are differentiated based on their respective customer segments. Retail Banking caters to individuals and non-borrowing SMEs, while Corporate & Commercial Banking caters to governments, corporates, commercial enterprises and borrowing SMEs.
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