National Storage Affiliates Trust (FRA:4GC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.06 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 24% Above Median

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FRA:4GC National Storage Affiliates Trust FRA:4GC
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Price €38.72
GF Value €34.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is National Storage Affiliates Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

National Storage Affiliates Trust FRA:4GC +1.41% 77 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.06 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:4GC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 557 REITs companies, National Storage Affiliates Trust ranks worse than 92.82% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), National Storage Affiliates Trust's current share price is €38.72. National Storage Affiliates Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.67. National Storage Affiliates Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.06.

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

FRA:4GC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.88   Med: 2.46   Max: 3.21
Current: 3

During the past years, National Storage Affiliates Trust's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.21. The lowest was 1.88. And the median was 2.46.

FRA:4GC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.82% of 557 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.83 vs FRA:4GC: 3.00

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 Storage Affiliates Trust's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.383. 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 €12.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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National Storage Affiliates Trust  (FRA:4GC) 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 Storage Affiliates Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


National Storage Affiliates Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Storage Affiliates 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.

National Storage Affiliates Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

National Storage Affiliates Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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National Storage Affiliates Trust Quarterly Data
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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 2.64 2.14 2.03 1.92 2.55

FRA:4GC vs LXP, COLD, SMA: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, National Storage Affiliates 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.


National Storage Affiliates Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, National Storage Affiliates Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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National Storage Affiliates 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.

National Storage Affiliates Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=38.72/12.67
=3.06

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

For example, National Storage Affiliates Trust'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)
=6.383/330.2130*330.2130
=6.383

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

National Storage Affiliates Trust Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 9.662 241.018 13.238
201609 10.994 241.428 15.037
201612 12.691 241.432 17.358
201703 12.330 243.801 16.700
201706 11.567 244.955 15.593
201709 10.723 246.819 14.346
201712 11.234 246.524 15.048
201803 10.560 249.554 13.973
201806 10.986 251.989 14.396
201809 11.789 252.439 15.421
201812 11.549 251.233 15.180
201903 11.253 254.202 14.618
201906 11.051 256.143 14.247
201909 10.675 256.759 13.729
201912 10.582 256.974 13.598
202003 9.381 258.115 12.001
202006 9.038 257.797 11.577
202009 8.553 260.280 10.851
202012 8.655 260.474 10.972
202103 9.679 264.877 12.066
202106 10.135 271.696 12.318
202109 13.287 274.310 15.995
202112 15.107 278.802 17.893
202203 15.173 287.504 17.427
202206 15.706 296.311 17.503
202209 16.376 296.808 18.219
202212 14.949 296.797 16.632
202303 13.696 301.836 14.984
202306 13.376 305.109 14.477
202309 12.604 307.789 13.522
202312 12.053 306.746 12.975
202403 11.206 312.332 11.848
202406 10.512 314.175 11.049
202409 7.639 315.301 8.000
202412 9.195 315.605 9.621
202503 8.385 319.799 8.658
202506 7.487 322.561 7.665
202509 6.998 324.800 7.115
202512 6.701 324.054 6.828
202603 6.383 330.213 6.383

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 3.06 mean?
National Storage Affiliates Trust (FRA:4GC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.06 as of Jul. 20, 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 Storage Affiliates Trust and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, National Storage Affiliates Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.88 to 3.21. According to the industry distribution chart, National Storage Affiliates Trust ranks #517 out of 557 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is National Storage Affiliates Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
National Storage Affiliates Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.06 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 3.21. The REITs industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83. National Storage Affiliates Trust's value of 3.06 is 268.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Storage Affiliates Trust ranks #517 out of 557 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Storage Affiliates Trust has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Storage Affiliates Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to LXP and COLD?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, National Storage Affiliates Trust ranks #517 out of 557 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places National Storage Affiliates Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83. National Storage Affiliates Trust's value of 3.06 is 268.7% above this benchmark. Historically, National Storage Affiliates Trust's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.88 to 3.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.46 vs. the industry median of 0.83, National Storage Affiliates 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 a REITs company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among REITs companies is 0.83, based on 557 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 Storage Affiliates Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.06 is 268.7% 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 Storage Affiliates Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Storage Affiliates Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.06, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Storage Affiliates Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Storage Affiliates Trust (FRA:4GC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.76, compared to a current price of €38.72 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.06, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 2.46 and 268.7% above the REITs industry median of 0.83. National Storage Affiliates Trust's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 11 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 Storage Affiliates Trust (FRA:4GC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.06 as of Jul. 20, 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 Storage Affiliates Trust (FRA:4GC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Storage Affiliates Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €38.72 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.76. GuruFocus considers National Storage Affiliates Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4GC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.06 (24% above median its 10-year median of 2.46)
  • GF Value™: €34.76 vs. price of €38.72 (11.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 268.7% above the REITs median (#517 of 557)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4GC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Storage Affiliates Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 8400 East Prentice Avenue, 9th Floor, Greenwood Village, CO, USA, 80111
National Storage Affiliates Trust Trust is a real estate investment trust. The company owns, operates, and acquires self-storage properties located within the metropolitan statistical areas throughout the United States. With the help of property management platform, the company manages and controls the day-to-day operations and affairs of consolidated properties and unconsolidated real estate ventures under the iStorage, SecurCare, RightSpace, Northwest and Move It brands.
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