National Bank (DHA:NBL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.31 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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What is National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

National Bank DHA:NBL +2.63% 23 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates DHA:NBL with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,288 Banks companies, National Bank ranks better than 94.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), National Bank's current share price is BDT3.90. National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT12.72. National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.31.

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

DHA:NBL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.43   Max: 0.59
Current: 0.31

During the past years, National Bank's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.59. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.43.

DHA:NBL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
94.88% of 1288 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs DHA:NBL: 0.31

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's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT-10.875. 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 BDT12.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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National Bank  (DHA:NBL) 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Bank'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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

National Bank 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 0.00 0.58 0.55 0.34 0.24

National Bank 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 0.28 0.25 0.26 0.24 0.38

National Bank Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, National Bank'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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=3.90/12.72
=0.31

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, National Bank'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)
=-10.875/330.2130*330.2130
=-10.875

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

National Bank Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 10.194 241.018 13.967
201609 10.312 241.428 14.104
201612 11.216 241.432 15.340
201703 11.458 243.801 15.519
201706 11.420 244.955 15.395
201709 11.743 246.819 15.711
201712 12.528 246.524 16.781
201803 12.610 249.554 16.686
201806 13.011 251.989 17.050
201809 13.413 252.439 17.545
201812 13.828 251.233 18.175
201903 13.963 254.202 18.138
201906 14.172 256.143 18.270
201909 14.417 256.759 18.541
201912 15.127 256.974 19.438
202003 15.440 258.115 19.753
202006 15.481 257.797 19.830
202009 15.733 260.280 19.960
202012 16.104 260.474 20.416
202103 16.263 264.877 20.275
202106 16.468 271.696 20.015
202109 16.551 274.310 19.924
202112 16.126 278.802 19.100
202203 16.041 287.504 18.424
202206 15.490 296.311 17.262
202209 14.909 296.808 16.587
202212 13.004 296.797 14.468
202303 11.920 301.836 13.041
202306 10.935 305.109 11.835
202309 9.391 307.789 10.075
202312 7.300 306.746 7.858
202403 4.921 312.332 5.203
202406 3.990 314.175 4.194
202409 1.862 315.301 1.950
202412 1.145 315.605 1.198
202503 0.455 319.799 0.470
202506 -1.914 322.561 -1.959
202509 -3.379 324.800 -3.435
202512 -7.369 324.054 -7.509
202603 -10.875 330.213 -10.875

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 0.31 mean?
National Bank (DHA:NBL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31 as of Aug. 01, 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 and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.59. According to the industry distribution chart, National Bank ranks #66 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
National Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 0.59. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. National Bank's value of 0.31 is 75.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Bank ranks #66 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Bank has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Bank ranks #66 out of 1288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places National Bank in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. National Bank's value of 0.31 is 75.4% below this benchmark. Historically, National Bank's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 0.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 1.26, National Bank has consistently been below 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 1.26, based on 1,288 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's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31 is 75.4% below 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 and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Bank's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Bank stock overvalued right now?
National Bank (DHA:NBL) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 75.4% below the Banks industry median of 1.26. National Bank's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 3 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 (DHA:NBL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31 as of Aug. 01, 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.

National Bank Business Description

Address 116/1, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Banglamotor, Ramna, Dhaka, BGD
National Bank PLC provides a comprehensive range of financial services, including personal and commercial banking, trade services, cash management, treasury, security, and custodian services. Its offerings include retail deposit, retail loans, Cards, MSME and Agriculture loans, Corporate Banking services, and Foreign Remittance.
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