Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.74 (As of Sep. 05, 2026) — 54% Above Median

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LSE:NTBR Northern Bear PLC LSE:NTBR
45 GF Score
Price £1.13
GF Value £0.92
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Northern Bear Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Northern Bear LSE:NTBR 45 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates LSE:NTBR with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,237 Construction companies, Northern Bear ranks better than 65.64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-05), Northern Bear's current share price is £1.125. Northern Bear's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £1.53. Northern Bear's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.74.

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

LSE:NTBR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28   Med: 0.48   Max: 1.04
Current: 0.72

During the past 13 years, Northern Bear's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.04. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.48.

LSE:NTBR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
65.64% of 1237 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs LSE:NTBR: 0.72

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.

Northern Bear's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was £1.891. 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 £1.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar26.

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Northern Bear  (LSE:NTBR) 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.


Northern Bear Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Northern Bear Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northern Bear'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.

Northern Bear Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Northern Bear Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.48 0.28 0.42 0.44 0.68

Northern Bear 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 0.42 0.00 0.43 0.00 0.67

LSE:NTBR vs TT, JCI, CARR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Northern Bear'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.


Northern Bear Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Northern Bear's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


LSE:NTBR
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Northern Bear 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.

Northern Bear's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.125/1.53
=0.74

* 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.

Northern Bear's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 is calculated as:

For example, Northern Bear's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar26 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar26)
=1.891/140.8000*140.8000
=1.891

Current CPI (Mar26) = 140.8000.

Northern Bear Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201703 1.069 102.700 1.466
201803 1.132 105.100 1.517
201903 1.231 107.000 1.620
202003 1.266 108.600 1.641
202103 1.194 109.700 1.532
202203 1.120 116.500 1.354
202303 1.205 126.800 1.338
202403 1.474 131.600 1.577
202503 1.622 136.100 1.678
202603 1.891 140.800 1.891

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 0.74 mean?
Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 as of Sep. 05, 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 Northern Bear and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Northern Bear's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Bear ranks #425 out of 1237 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Northern Bear's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Northern Bear's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 1.04. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Northern Bear's value of 0.74 is 36.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Bear ranks #425 out of 1237 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Northern Bear has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Bear's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Northern Bear ranks #425 out of 1237 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Northern Bear in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Northern Bear's value of 0.74 is 36.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Northern Bear's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.28 to 1.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Northern Bear 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 Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.17, based on 1,237 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. Northern Bear's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.74 is 36.8% 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 Northern Bear and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Bear's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Bear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.92, compared to a current price of £1.13 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 36.8% below the Construction industry median of 1.17. Northern Bear's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 as of Sep. 05, 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 Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Bear stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.13 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.92. GuruFocus considers Northern Bear to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:NTBR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.74 (54% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
  • GF Value™: £0.92 vs. price of £1.13 (22.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 36.8% below the Construction median (#425 of 1237)

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


Northern Bear Business Description

Address A1 Grainger, Prestwick Park, Prestwick, Newcastle upon Tyne, GBR, NE20 9SJ
Northern Bear PLC is a specialist building service provider serving the support services sector. Its operating segments include Roofing activities - companies providing a comprehensive range of roofing services including slang, felting, refurbishment, and maintenance for domestic, commercial, and public sector properties; Materials handling activities - supply, service, and maintenance of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment on hire and for sale; Specialist building services activities - aggregation of other specialist building services companies providing services including building maintenance, electrical contracting, and sound insulation and Corporate and other activities - the provision of head office activity and consolidation items. It generates revenues mainly from the UK.
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