CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE:NCYF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.81 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — Near Median

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LSE:NCYF CQS New City High Yield Fund Ltd LSE:NCYF
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Price £0.51
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What is CQS New City High Yield Fund Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CQS New City High Yield Fund LSE:NCYF -0.20% 37 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates LSE:NCYF with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Asset Management companies, CQS New City High Yield Fund ranks better than 52.3% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), CQS New City High Yield Fund's current share price is £0.505. CQS New City High Yield Fund's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was £0.62. CQS New City High Yield Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.81.

The historical rank and industry rank for CQS New City High Yield Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:NCYF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57   Med: 0.83   Max: 1.02
Current: 0.82

During the past 13 years, CQS New City High Yield Fund's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.02. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 0.83.

LSE:NCYF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
52.3% of 1002 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.86 vs LSE:NCYF: 0.82

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.

CQS New City High Yield Fund's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was £0.484. 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 £0.62 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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CQS New City High Yield Fund  (LSE:NCYF) 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.


CQS New City High Yield Fund Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CQS New City High Yield Fund Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CQS New City High Yield Fund'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.

CQS New City High Yield Fund Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CQS New City High Yield Fund Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CQS New City High Yield Fund Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:NCYF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, CQS New City High Yield Fund'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.


CQS New City High Yield Fund Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CQS New City High Yield Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CQS New City High Yield Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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CQS New City High Yield Fund 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.

CQS New City High Yield Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.505/0.62
=0.81

* 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.

CQS New City High Yield Fund's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, CQS New City High Yield Fund's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun25)
=0.484/322.5610*322.5610
=0.484

Current CPI (Jun25) = 322.5610.

CQS New City High Yield Fund Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.547 241.018 0.732
201706 0.588 244.955 0.774
201806 0.576 251.989 0.737
201906 0.552 256.143 0.695
202006 0.475 257.797 0.594
202106 0.526 271.696 0.624
202206 0.493 296.311 0.537
202306 0.458 305.109 0.484
202406 0.496 314.175 0.509
202506 0.484 322.561 0.484

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 0.81 mean?
CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE:NCYF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.81 as of Aug. 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 CQS New City High Yield Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, CQS New City High Yield Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.02. According to the industry distribution chart, CQS New City High Yield Fund ranks #478 out of 1002 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is CQS New City High Yield Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CQS New City High Yield Fund's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.81 is near median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 1.02. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. CQS New City High Yield Fund's value of 0.81 is 5.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CQS New City High Yield Fund ranks #478 out of 1002 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CQS New City High Yield Fund has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CQS New City High Yield Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CQS New City High Yield Fund ranks #478 out of 1002 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts CQS New City High Yield Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. CQS New City High Yield Fund's value of 0.81 is 5.8% below this benchmark. Historically, CQS New City High Yield Fund's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.57 to 1.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 0.86, CQS New City High Yield Fund 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 Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.86, based on 1,002 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. CQS New City High Yield Fund's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.81 is 5.8% 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 CQS New City High Yield Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CQS New City High Yield Fund's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CQS New City High Yield Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE:NCYF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.58, compared to a current price of £0.51 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 5.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.86. CQS New City High Yield Fund's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE:NCYF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.81 as of Aug. 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 CQS New City High Yield Fund (LSE:NCYF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CQS New City High Yield Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.51 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.58. GuruFocus considers CQS New City High Yield Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:NCYF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.81 (near median its 10-year median of 0.83)
  • GF Value™: £0.58 vs. price of £0.51 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.8% below the Asset Management median (#478 of 1002)

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


CQS New City High Yield Fund Business Description

Address IFC 1, The Esplanade, Saint Helier, JEY, JE1 4BP
CQS New City High Yield Fund Ltd is a Jersey-based closed-ended investment company that prominently invests in high-yield fixed income securities. Its portfolio includes preference shares, loan stocks, corporate bonds (convertible and redeemable), and government stocks. The company seeks to provide investors with a high gross dividend yield and potential capital growth. Investments are diversified across various sectors such as financials, energy, industrials, consumer discretionary, and real estate, with holdings majorly in the United Kingdom and Europe. Revenue is generated mainly from income on its investment portfolio.
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