National Bank of Canada (FRA:NBC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.06 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 62% Above Median

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FRA:NBC National Bank of Canada FRA:NBC
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What is National Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

National Bank of Canada FRA:NBC -0.07% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.06 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 2.50. GuruFocus rates FRA:NBC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €91.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,298 Banks companies, National Bank of Canada ranks worse than 96.15% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), National Bank of Canada's current share price is €141.65. National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €34.88. National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.06.

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

FRA:NBC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.52   Med: 2.5   Max: 4.02
Current: 4.02

During the past years, National Bank of Canada's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.02. The lowest was 1.52. And the median was 2.50.

FRA:NBC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.15% of 1298 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs FRA:NBC: 4.02

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 Canada's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €51.535. 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 €34.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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National Bank of Canada  (FRA:NBC) 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 Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


National Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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

National Bank of Canada Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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National Bank of Canada Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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FRA:NBC vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, National Bank of Canada'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 Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=141.65/34.88
=4.06

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

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=51.535/132.7364*132.7364
=51.535

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 132.7364.

National Bank of Canada Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 19.632 101.844 25.587
201610 19.544 102.002 25.433
201701 21.044 102.318 27.300
201704 20.809 103.029 26.809
201707 21.074 103.029 27.151
201710 21.269 103.424 27.297
201801 20.948 104.056 26.722
201804 20.895 105.320 26.334
201807 22.099 106.110 27.644
201810 22.965 105.952 28.770
201901 22.955 105.557 28.866
201904 23.608 107.453 29.163
201907 24.582 108.243 30.144
201910 25.286 107.927 31.098
202001 25.868 108.085 31.768
202004 25.374 107.216 31.414
202007 25.079 108.401 30.709
202010 25.704 108.638 31.406
202101 27.722 109.192 33.700
202104 31.150 110.851 37.300
202107 33.058 112.431 39.028
202110 34.937 113.695 40.788
202201 37.256 114.801 43.076
202204 40.906 118.357 45.876
202207 43.917 120.964 48.191
202210 44.266 121.517 48.353
202301 41.738 121.596 45.562
202304 41.978 123.571 45.091
202307 43.238 124.914 45.946
202310 44.776 125.310 47.430
202401 44.863 125.072 47.612
202404 45.456 126.890 47.551
202407 46.419 128.075 48.109
202410 46.805 127.838 48.599
202501 48.705 127.443 50.728
202504 50.901 129.102 52.334
202507 50.721 130.290 51.673
202510 50.494 130.603 51.319
202601 50.293 130.366 51.207
202604 51.535 132.736 51.535

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 4.06 mean?
National Bank of Canada (FRA:NBC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.06 as of Jul. 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 National Bank of Canada and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 2.50. Over the past decade, National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.52 to 4.02. According to the industry distribution chart, National Bank of Canada ranks #1248 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
National Bank of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.06 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 2.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.52 to a high of 4.02. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. National Bank of Canada's value of 4.06 is 224.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Bank of Canada ranks #1248 out of 1298 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Bank of Canada has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Bank of Canada ranks #1248 out of 1298 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places National Bank of Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. National Bank of Canada's value of 4.06 is 224.8% above this benchmark. Historically, National Bank of Canada's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.52 to 4.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.50 vs. the industry median of 1.25, National Bank of Canada 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 1.25, based on 1,298 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 Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.06 is 224.8% 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 Canada and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Bank of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.06, which is 62% above 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 Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Canada (FRA:NBC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €91.32, compared to a current price of €141.65 — trading 55.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.06, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 2.50 and 224.8% above the Banks industry median of 1.25. National Bank of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Canada (FRA:NBC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.06 as of Jul. 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 National Bank of Canada (FRA:NBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Canada stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €141.65 is trading 55.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €91.32. GuruFocus considers National Bank of Canada to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NBC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.06 (62% above median its 10-year median of 2.50)
  • GF Value™: €91.32 vs. price of €141.65 (55.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 224.8% above the Banks median (#1248 of 1298)

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


National Bank of Canada Business Description

Address 800, Rue Saint Jacques, Place Banque Nationale, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3C 1A3
National Bank of Canada is the sixth-largest bank in Canada. It is a diversified financial services company, offering personal and commercial banking, wealth management and capital markets services. The bank derives around 45% of its 2025 revenue from the province of Quebec, with additional operations in the rest of Canada and the United States. National Bank of Canada also owns ABA Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in Cambodia.
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