Northern Trust (BSP:N1TR34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.20 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 35% Above Median

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BSP:N1TR34 Northern Trust Corp BSP:N1TR34
64 GF Score
Price R$451.50
GF Value R$295.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Northern Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Northern Trust BSP:N1TR34 64 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.20 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 2.37. GuruFocus rates BSP:N1TR34 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R$295.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 967 Asset Management companies, Northern Trust ranks worse than 90.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Northern Trust's current share price is R$451.50. Northern Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$141.10. Northern Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.20.

The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:N1TR34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.22   Med: 2.37   Max: 3.29
Current: 3.14

During the past years, Northern Trust's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.29. The lowest was 1.22. And the median was 2.37.

BSP:N1TR34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.59% of 967 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.84 vs BSP:N1TR34: 3.14

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.

Northern Trust's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$175.280. 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 R$141.10 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Northern Trust  (BSP:N1TR34) 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.


Northern Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Northern Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northern Trust'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.

Northern Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Northern Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Northern Trust Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.23 2.34 2.37 2.36 2.88

BSP:N1TR34 vs RJF, ARES, PFG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Northern Trust'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.


Northern Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Northern Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Northern Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Northern Trust 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.

Northern Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=451.50/141.10
=3.20

* 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.

Northern Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Northern Trust's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=175.28/333.9520*333.9520
=175.280

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Northern Trust Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 62.482 241.428 86.427
201612 65.203 241.432 90.190
201703 61.952 243.801 84.860
201706 66.243 244.955 90.310
201709 63.933 246.819 86.503
201712 68.007 246.524 92.125
201803 68.089 249.554 91.116
201806 80.016 251.989 106.042
201809 87.989 252.439 116.401
201812 85.344 251.233 113.444
201903 85.875 254.202 112.816
201906 89.027 256.143 116.071
201909 96.525 256.759 125.545
201912 96.077 256.974 124.857
202003 117.366 258.115 151.849
202006 130.865 257.797 169.523
202009 138.738 260.280 178.008
202012 133.421 260.474 171.058
202103 143.125 264.877 180.449
202106 131.966 271.696 162.204
202109 139.993 274.310 170.431
202112 151.495 278.802 181.462
202203 125.675 287.504 145.979
202206 123.352 296.311 139.022
202209 127.627 296.808 143.599
202212 130.546 296.797 146.889
202303 133.787 301.836 148.022
202306 126.039 305.109 137.954
202309 130.749 307.789 141.863
202312 131.533 306.746 143.199
202403 136.511 312.332 145.960
202406 157.211 314.175 167.107
202409 165.729 315.301 175.532
202412 185.292 315.605 196.064
202503 177.498 319.799 185.353
202506 173.734 322.561 179.869
202509 171.156 324.800 175.979
202512 176.740 324.054 182.138
202603 171.013 330.213 172.949
202606 175.280 333.952 175.280

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 3.20 mean?
Northern Trust (BSP:N1TR34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.20 as of Sep. 15, 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 Northern Trust and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 2.37. Over the past decade, Northern Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 3.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Trust ranks #876 out of 967 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is Northern Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Northern Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.20 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 2.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.22 to a high of 3.29. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Northern Trust's value of 3.20 is 281% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Trust ranks #876 out of 967 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Northern Trust has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RJF and ARES?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Northern Trust ranks #876 out of 967 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Northern Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Northern Trust's value of 3.20 is 281% above this benchmark. Historically, Northern Trust's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.22 to 3.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Northern Trust 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.84, based on 967 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. Northern Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.20 is 281% 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 Northern Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.20, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 2.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Trust (BSP:N1TR34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$295.12, compared to a current price of R$451.50 — trading 53% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.20, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 281% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.84. Northern Trust's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Northern Trust (BSP:N1TR34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.20 as of Sep. 15, 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 Northern Trust (BSP:N1TR34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$451.50 is trading 53% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$295.12. GuruFocus considers Northern Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:N1TR34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.20 (35% above median its 10-year median of 2.37)
  • GF Value™: R$295.12 vs. price of R$451.50 (53% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 281% above the Asset Management median (#876 of 967)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:N1TR34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Northern Trust Business Description

Address 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, IL, USA, 60603
Northern Trust is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families, and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has offices in 20 states and Washington, D.C. as well as 23 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. As of December 2025, Northern Trust had assets under custody or administration of $18.7 trillion and assets under management of $1.8 trillion.
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