Franco-Nevada (FRA:3FO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.73 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — 35% Above Median

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FRA:3FO Franco-Nevada Corp FRA:3FO
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Price €186.25
GF Value €232.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Franco-Nevada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Franco-Nevada FRA:3FO +1.61% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.73 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 4.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:3FO with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €232.79 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,542 Metals & Mining companies, Franco-Nevada ranks worse than 85.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-23), Franco-Nevada's current share price is €186.25. Franco-Nevada's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €27.66. Franco-Nevada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.73.

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

FRA:3FO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.15   Med: 4.97   Max: 8.72
Current: 6.74

During the past years, Franco-Nevada's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.72. The lowest was 3.15. And the median was 4.97.

FRA:3FO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.93% of 1542 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.41 vs FRA:3FO: 6.74

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.

Franco-Nevada's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €36.360. 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 €27.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Franco-Nevada  (FRA:3FO) 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.


Franco-Nevada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Franco-Nevada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franco-Nevada'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.

Franco-Nevada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Franco-Nevada Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Franco-Nevada 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 5.38 5.24 7.18 6.51 7.69

FRA:3FO vs NEM, AU, RGLD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Franco-Nevada'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.


Franco-Nevada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Franco-Nevada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Franco-Nevada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Franco-Nevada 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.

Franco-Nevada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=186.25/27.66
=6.73

* 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.

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

For example, Franco-Nevada'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)
=36.36/132.2623*132.2623
=36.360

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Franco-Nevada Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 20.778 102.002 26.942
201609 20.940 101.765 27.215
201612 22.024 101.449 28.714
201703 21.853 102.634 28.162
201706 21.946 103.029 28.173
201709 21.069 103.345 26.964
201712 21.385 103.345 27.369
201803 20.432 105.004 25.736
201806 21.610 105.557 27.077
201809 21.820 105.636 27.320
201812 21.808 105.399 27.366
201903 22.353 106.979 27.636
201906 22.669 107.690 27.841
201909 23.620 107.611 29.031
201912 24.057 107.769 29.524
202003 23.234 107.927 28.473
202006 23.624 108.401 28.824
202009 23.270 108.164 28.454
202012 23.434 108.559 28.551
202103 24.639 110.298 29.546
202106 25.188 111.720 29.819
202109 25.915 112.905 30.358
202112 27.869 113.774 32.398
202203 29.427 117.646 33.083
202206 30.751 120.806 33.667
202209 32.942 120.648 36.113
202212 31.571 120.964 34.520
202303 31.751 122.702 34.225
202306 32.101 124.203 34.184
202309 33.025 125.230 34.879
202312 27.528 125.072 29.110
202403 27.841 126.258 29.165
202406 28.219 127.522 29.268
202409 28.022 127.285 29.118
202412 29.741 127.364 30.885
202503 30.213 129.181 30.934
202506 29.704 129.892 30.246
202509 30.934 130.287 31.403
202512 33.820 130.366 34.312
202603 36.360 132.262 36.360

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 6.73 mean?
Franco-Nevada (FRA:3FO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.73 as of Jul. 23, 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 Franco-Nevada and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 4.97. Over the past decade, Franco-Nevada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.15 to 8.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Franco-Nevada ranks #1325 out of 1542 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is Franco-Nevada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Franco-Nevada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.73 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 4.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.15 to a high of 8.72. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Franco-Nevada's value of 6.73 is 377.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franco-Nevada ranks #1325 out of 1542 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Franco-Nevada has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franco-Nevada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Franco-Nevada ranks #1325 out of 1542 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Franco-Nevada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Franco-Nevada's value of 6.73 is 377.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Franco-Nevada's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.15 to 8.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.97 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Franco-Nevada 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.41, based on 1,542 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. Franco-Nevada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.73 is 377.3% 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 Franco-Nevada and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franco-Nevada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.73, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 4.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franco-Nevada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franco-Nevada (FRA:3FO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €232.79, compared to a current price of €186.25 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.73, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 4.97 and 377.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.41. Franco-Nevada's overall GF Score™ is 90/100. 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 Franco-Nevada (FRA:3FO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.73 as of Jul. 23, 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 Franco-Nevada (FRA:3FO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franco-Nevada stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €186.25 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of €232.79. GuruFocus considers Franco-Nevada to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3FO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.73 (35% above median its 10-year median of 4.97)
  • GF Value™: €232.79 vs. price of €186.25 (20% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100
  • Industry Position: 377.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#1325 of 1542)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3FO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Franco-Nevada Business Description

Address 199 Bay Street, Suite 2000, Commerce Court West, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5L 1G9
Franco-Nevada Corp is a precious-metals-focused royalty and investment company. The company owns a diversified portfolio of precious metals and royalty streams, which is actively managed to generate the bulk of its revenue from gold, silver, and platinum. The company does not operate mines, develop projects, or conduct exploration. The company's short-term financial performance is linked to the price of commodities and the amount of production from its portfolio of producing assets. Its long-term performance is affected by the availability of exploration and development capital. The company holds a portfolio of assets, diversified by commodity, revenue type, and stage of a project.
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