Nampak (JSE:NPK) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.21 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Nampak Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nampak JSE:NPK +1.00% 50 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.21 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates JSE:NPK with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of R473.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Packaging & Containers companies, Nampak ranks better than 95.56% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Nampak's current share price is R441.39. Nampak's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was R2,063.29. Nampak's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.21.

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

JSE:NPK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.21   Max: 1.64
Current: 0.21

During the past 13 years, Nampak's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.64. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.21.

JSE:NPK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
95.56% of 315 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 1.09 vs JSE:NPK: 0.21

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.

Nampak's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was R298.002. 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 R2,063.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep25.

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Nampak  (JSE:NPK) 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.


Nampak Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nampak Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nampak'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.

Nampak Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nampak Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.22 0.12 0.08 0.19 0.22

Nampak Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 0.00 0.19 0.00 0.22 0.00

JSE:NPK vs SW, PKG, IP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nampak'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.


Nampak Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nampak's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nampak 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=441.39/2063.29
=0.21

* 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.

Nampak's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 is calculated as:

For example, Nampak's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Sep25 (Change)*Current CPI (Sep25)
=298.002/162.5700*162.5700
=298.002

Current CPI (Sep25) = 162.5700.

Nampak Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 2,601.046 107.694 3,926.433
201709 2,628.628 112.926 3,784.220
201809 2,844.404 118.376 3,906.325
201909 2,505.273 123.281 3,303.690
202009 1,441.800 126.878 1,847.392
202109 1,396.863 133.273 1,703.927
202209 1,328.791 143.671 1,503.590
202309 197.968 151.502 212.430
202409 142.032 157.212 146.873
202509 298.002 162.570 298.002

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 0.21 mean?
Nampak (JSE:NPK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.21 as of Aug. 01, 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 Nampak and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Nampak's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 1.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #14 out of 315 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Nampak's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nampak's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.21 is near median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 1.64. The Packaging & Containers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09. Nampak's value of 0.21 is 80.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nampak ranks #14 out of 315 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nampak has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nampak's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #14 out of 315 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Nampak in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09. Nampak's value of 0.21 is 80.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Nampak's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 1.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 1.09, Nampak 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 1.09, based on 315 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. Nampak's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.21 is 80.7% 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 Nampak and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nampak's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nampak stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak (JSE:NPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R473.52, compared to a current price of R441.39 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 80.7% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 1.09. Nampak's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.21 as of Aug. 01, 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R441.39 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R473.52. GuruFocus considers Nampak to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:NPK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.21 (near median its 10-year median of 0.21)
  • GF Value™: R473.52 vs. price of R441.39 (6.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.7% below the Packaging & Containers median (#14 of 315)

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


Nampak Business Description

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Address 1 Waterhouse Place, Office G6, Century, ZAF, 7441
Nampak Ltd is a metals packaging company in South Africa and Angola, and also has substantial positions in other metal packaging. It is the producer of two-piece tinplate cans and aluminium monobloc aerosol cans. The company's operating segments include Metals, which involves the manufacture of beverage cans, food cans, aerosol cans, and other metal packaging, and Corporate, which provides for head office activities, treasury, property services, and consolidation adjustments, including goodwill. The majority of revenue comes from the Metals segment and from South Africa.
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