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Nordwest Handel AGFRA:NWX 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.57 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:NWX with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 127 Industrial Distribution companies, Nordwest Handel AG ranks better than 74.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nordwest Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NWX'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.53 Med: 0.89 Max: 1.27
Current: 0.57
During the past years, Nordwest Handel AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.27. The lowest was 0.53. And the median was 0.89.
FRA:NWX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 74.02% of 127
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 1.38
vs FRA:NWX: 0.57
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.
Nordwest Handel AG's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €38.026. 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 €30.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) 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.
Nordwest Handel AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Nordwest Handel AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nordwest Handel AG'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.
Nordwest Handel AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
FRA:NWX vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Nordwest Handel AG'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.
Nordwest Handel AG Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Nordwest Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nordwest Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Nordwest Handel AG 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.
Nordwest Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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 0.57 mean?
Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.57 as of Aug. 09, 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 Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Nordwest Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #33 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Nordwest Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nordwest Handel AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.57 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.53 to a high of 1.27. The Industrial Distribution industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 0.57 is 58.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #33 out of 127 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nordwest Handel AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordwest Handel AG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #33 out of 127 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Nordwest Handel AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 0.57 is 58.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Nordwest Handel AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.53 to 1.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Nordwest Handel AG 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 1.38, based on 127 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. Nordwest Handel AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.57 is 58.7% 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 Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nordwest Handel AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.57, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nordwest Handel AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.31, compared to a current price of €17.30 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.57, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 58.7% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 1.38. Nordwest Handel AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.57 as of Aug. 09, 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 Nordwest Handel AG (FRA:NWX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.30 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.31.
GuruFocus considers Nordwest Handel AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NWX:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.57 (36% below median its 10-year median of 0.89)
GF Value™: €17.31 vs. price of €17.30 (0.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.7% below the Industrial Distribution median (#33 of 127)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NWX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nordwest Handel AG provides procurement, finance, logistics, IT, and sales services for small and medium sized businesses. It trades in various steel products, such as molded steel/broad flanged beams; and trades in occupational health and safety, construction equipment and components. The company also supplies sanitary/bathroom ceramics and fittings, bathroom furniture and radiators, shower separations, and accessories to plumbers, fitters, and housing societies, as well as to private building owners and renovators.
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