NiSource (FRA:NOU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.66 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 72% Above Median

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FRA:NOU NiSource Inc FRA:NOU
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Price €39.29
GF Value €38.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is NiSource Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

NiSource FRA:NOU -0.78% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.66 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 1.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:NOU with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 441 Utilities - Regulated companies, NiSource ranks worse than 80.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), NiSource's current share price is €39.29. NiSource's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.78. NiSource's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.66.

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

FRA:NOU' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14   Med: 1.55   Max: 2.86
Current: 2.65

During the past years, NiSource's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.86. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 1.55.

FRA:NOU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
80.05% of 441 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 1.53 vs FRA:NOU: 2.65

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.

NiSource's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €17.428. 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 €14.78 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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NiSource  (FRA:NOU) 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.


NiSource Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


NiSource Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NiSource'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.

NiSource Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

NiSource Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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NiSource 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 2.42 2.44 2.59 2.49 2.72

FRA:NOU vs ATO, UGI, SWX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, NiSource'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.


NiSource Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, NiSource's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NiSource 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.

NiSource's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=39.29/14.78
=2.66

* 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.

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

For example, NiSource'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)
=17.428/330.2130*330.2130
=17.428

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

NiSource Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 10.532 241.018 14.430
201609 10.529 241.428 14.401
201612 11.943 241.432 16.335
201703 12.077 243.801 16.358
201706 11.264 244.955 15.185
201709 10.872 246.819 14.545
201712 10.832 246.524 14.509
201803 10.825 249.554 14.324
201806 11.955 251.989 15.666
201809 11.043 252.439 14.445
201812 11.498 251.233 15.113
201903 11.625 254.202 15.101
201906 12.083 256.143 15.577
201909 12.080 256.759 15.536
201912 12.027 256.974 15.455
202003 11.496 258.115 14.707
202006 11.089 257.797 14.204
202009 10.072 260.280 12.778
202012 10.223 260.474 12.960
202103 10.821 264.877 13.490
202106 10.164 271.696 12.353
202109 10.338 274.310 12.445
202112 11.793 278.802 13.968
202203 12.656 287.504 14.536
202206 13.234 296.311 14.748
202209 14.047 296.808 15.628
202212 13.809 296.797 15.364
202303 13.858 301.836 15.161
202306 13.578 305.109 14.695
202309 13.777 307.789 14.781
202312 15.954 306.746 17.175
202403 16.208 312.332 17.136
202406 16.303 314.175 17.135
202409 16.110 315.301 16.872
202412 17.802 315.605 18.626
202503 17.487 319.799 18.056
202506 16.358 322.561 16.746
202509 16.282 324.800 16.553
202512 16.868 324.054 17.189
202603 17.428 330.213 17.428

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 2.66 mean?
NiSource (FRA:NOU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.66 as of Jul. 22, 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 NiSource and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 1.55. Over the past decade, NiSource's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 2.86. According to the industry distribution chart, NiSource ranks #353 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is NiSource's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
NiSource's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.66 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 1.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 2.86. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. NiSource's value of 2.66 is 73.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NiSource ranks #353 out of 441 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NiSource has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NiSource's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ATO and UGI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, NiSource ranks #353 out of 441 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places NiSource in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53. NiSource's value of 2.66 is 73.9% above this benchmark. Historically, NiSource's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 2.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.55 vs. the industry median of 1.53, NiSource 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.53, based on 441 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. NiSource's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.66 is 73.9% 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 NiSource and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NiSource's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.66, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NiSource stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NiSource (FRA:NOU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.22, compared to a current price of €39.29 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.66, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 1.55 and 73.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.53. NiSource's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 10 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 NiSource (FRA:NOU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.66 as of Jul. 22, 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 NiSource (FRA:NOU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NiSource stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €39.29 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.22. GuruFocus considers NiSource to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:NOU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.66 (72% above median its 10-year median of 1.55)
  • GF Value™: €38.22 vs. price of €39.29 (2.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#353 of 441)

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


NiSource Business Description

Address 801 East 86th Avenue, Merrillville, IN, USA, 46410
NiSource is one of the nation's largest natural gas distribution companies with 2.4 million customers in Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. NiSource also serves 1.4 million gas and electric customers in Indiana. The regulated electric utility owns 4 gigawatts of generation capacity, including coal, natural gas, and renewable energy.
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