National Bank of Canada (MEX:NAN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.59 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 44% Above Median

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MEX:NAN National Bank of Canada MEX:NAN
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What is National Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

National Bank of Canada MEX:NAN 72 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 2.50. GuruFocus rates MEX:NAN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN878.40. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Banks companies, National Bank of Canada ranks worse than 95.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), National Bank of Canada's current share price is MXN1326.73. National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN369.66. National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.59.

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

MEX:NAN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.52   Med: 2.5   Max: 4.1
Current: 3.98

During the past years, National Bank of Canada's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.10. The lowest was 1.52. And the median was 2.50.

MEX:NAN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
95.88% of 1285 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs MEX:NAN: 3.98

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.

National Bank of Canada's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN1,055.786. 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 MXN369.66 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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National Bank of Canada  (MEX:NAN) 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.


National Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


National Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Bank of Canada'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.

National Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

National Bank of Canada Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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National Bank of Canada Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 2.37 2.74 2.91 2.95 3.59

MEX:NAN vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, National Bank of Canada'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.


National Bank of Canada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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National Bank of Canada 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.

National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1326.73/369.66
=3.59

* 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.

National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, National Bank of Canada's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=1055.786/132.7364*132.7364
=1,055.786

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 132.7364.

National Bank of Canada Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 406.988 101.844 530.442
201610 404.446 102.002 526.312
201701 466.448 102.318 605.122
201704 422.286 103.029 544.050
201707 434.089 103.029 559.256
201710 478.087 103.424 613.587
201801 475.715 104.056 606.835
201804 481.259 105.320 606.538
201807 480.141 106.110 600.623
201810 534.657 105.952 669.816
201901 499.268 105.557 627.822
201904 503.844 107.453 622.395
201907 523.413 108.243 641.849
201910 536.319 107.927 659.602
202001 542.330 108.085 666.020
202004 661.348 107.216 818.766
202007 640.708 108.401 784.540
202010 643.374 108.638 786.086
202101 683.927 109.192 831.402
202104 751.518 110.851 899.893
202107 775.502 112.431 915.561
202110 832.928 113.695 972.425
202201 869.746 114.801 1,005.625
202204 899.354 118.357 1,008.622
202207 909.749 120.964 998.288
202210 865.607 121.517 945.527
202301 845.467 121.596 922.927
202304 827.946 123.571 889.354
202307 799.635 124.914 849.707
202310 853.580 125.310 904.170
202401 839.413 125.072 890.849
202404 832.269 126.890 870.618
202407 936.300 128.075 970.379
202410 1,021.309 127.838 1,060.444
202501 1,040.094 127.443 1,083.297
202504 1,120.466 129.102 1,152.010
202507 1,112.495 130.290 1,133.384
202510 1,090.197 130.603 1,108.005
202601 1,025.315 130.366 1,043.957
202604 1,055.786 132.736 1,055.786

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 3.59 mean?
National Bank of Canada (MEX:NAN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.59 as of Aug. 08, 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 National Bank of Canada and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 2.50. Over the past decade, National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.52 to 4.10. According to the industry distribution chart, National Bank of Canada ranks #1232 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
National Bank of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.59 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 2.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.52 to a high of 4.10. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. National Bank of Canada's value of 3.59 is 180.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Bank of Canada ranks #1232 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Bank of Canada has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank of Canada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Bank of Canada ranks #1232 out of 1285 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places National Bank of Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. National Bank of Canada's value of 3.59 is 180.5% above this benchmark. Historically, National Bank of Canada's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.52 to 4.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.50 vs. the industry median of 1.28, National Bank of Canada 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 a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.28, based on 1,285 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. National Bank of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.59 is 180.5% 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 National Bank of Canada and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Bank of Canada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 2.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Bank of Canada stock overvalued right now?
National Bank of Canada (MEX:NAN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.59. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN878.40, compared to a current price of MXN1,326.73 — trading 51% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 2.50 and 180.5% above the Banks industry median of 1.28. National Bank of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 National Bank of Canada (MEX:NAN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.59 as of Aug. 08, 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 National Bank of Canada (MEX:NAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Canada stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,326.73 is trading 51% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN878.40.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NAN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.59 (44% above median its 10-year median of 2.50)
  • GF Value™: MXN878.40 vs. price of MXN1,326.73 (51% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 180.5% above the Banks median (#1232 of 1285)

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


National Bank of Canada Business Description

Address 800, Rue Saint Jacques, Place Banque Nationale, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3C 1A3
National Bank of Canada is the sixth-largest bank in Canada. It is a diversified financial services company, offering personal and commercial banking, wealth management and capital markets services. The bank derives around 45% of its 2025 revenue from the province of Quebec, with additional operations in the rest of Canada and the United States. National Bank of Canada also owns ABA Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in Cambodia.
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