Nasdaq (MEX:NDAQ) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.40 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 43% Above Median

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MEX:NDAQ Nasdaq Inc MEX:NDAQ
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Price MXN1,534.35
GF Value MXN1,270.00
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nasdaq MEX:NDAQ 82 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.40 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 3.77. GuruFocus rates MEX:NDAQ with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,270.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 636 Capital Markets companies, Nasdaq ranks worse than 87.42% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Nasdaq's current share price is MXN1534.35. Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN284.31. Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.40.

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

MEX:NDAQ' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.17   Med: 3.77   Max: 6.39
Current: 5.62

During the past years, Nasdaq's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.39. The lowest was 2.17. And the median was 3.77.

MEX:NDAQ's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.42% of 636 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 1.355 vs MEX:NDAQ: 5.62

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.

Nasdaq's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN384.219. 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 MXN284.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Nasdaq  (MEX:NDAQ) 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.


Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nasdaq'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.

Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nasdaq Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Nasdaq Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MEX:NDAQ vs MSCI, COIN, CBOE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Nasdaq'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.


Nasdaq Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nasdaq 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1534.35/284.31
=5.40

* 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.

Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Nasdaq's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=384.219/330.2130*330.2130
=384.219

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Nasdaq Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 212.891 241.018 291.677
201609 224.490 241.428 307.046
201612 224.018 241.432 306.395
201703 203.374 243.801 275.457
201706 201.915 244.955 272.193
201709 208.248 246.819 278.610
201712 225.766 246.524 302.408
201803 207.670 249.554 274.792
201806 220.659 251.989 289.157
201809 213.045 252.439 278.682
201812 215.928 251.233 283.809
201903 214.387 254.202 278.493
201906 214.904 256.143 277.049
201909 213.890 256.759 275.080
201912 214.729 256.974 275.928
202003 256.637 258.115 328.322
202006 269.539 257.797 345.253
202009 269.862 260.280 342.370
202012 258.620 260.474 327.863
202103 262.685 264.877 327.480
202106 261.135 271.696 317.377
202109 260.089 274.310 313.094
202112 262.354 278.802 310.732
202203 242.621 287.504 278.663
202206 239.268 296.311 266.644
202209 240.569 296.808 267.644
202212 243.942 296.797 271.407
202303 226.927 301.836 248.261
202306 217.581 305.109 235.483
202309 229.278 307.789 245.982
202312 319.205 306.746 343.625
202403 311.569 312.332 329.406
202406 346.580 314.175 364.272
202409 379.320 315.301 397.260
202412 405.863 315.605 424.649
202503 411.559 319.799 424.961
202506 387.500 322.561 396.693
202509 385.079 324.800 391.497
202512 386.310 324.054 393.652
202603 384.219 330.213 384.219

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 5.40 mean?
Nasdaq (MEX:NDAQ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.40 as of Jul. 16, 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 Nasdaq and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 3.77. Over the past decade, Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.17 to 6.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #556 out of 636 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 87.4%.
Is Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nasdaq's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.40 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 3.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.17 to a high of 6.39. The Capital Markets industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36. Nasdaq's value of 5.40 is 298.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #556 out of 636 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nasdaq has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nasdaq's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MSCI and COIN?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #556 out of 636 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Nasdaq in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36. Nasdaq's value of 5.40 is 298.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Nasdaq's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.17 to 6.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.77 vs. the industry median of 1.36, Nasdaq 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 1.36, based on 636 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. Nasdaq's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.40 is 298.5% 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 Nasdaq and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nasdaq's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.40, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 3.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nasdaq stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nasdaq (MEX:NDAQ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,270.00, compared to a current price of MXN1,534.35 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.40, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 3.77 and 298.5% above the Capital Markets industry median of 1.36. Nasdaq's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Nasdaq (MEX:NDAQ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.40 as of Jul. 16, 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 Nasdaq (MEX:NDAQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nasdaq stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,534.35 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,270.00. GuruFocus considers Nasdaq to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NDAQ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.40 (43% above median its 10-year median of 3.77)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,270.00 vs. price of MXN1,534.35 (20.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 298.5% above the Capital Markets median (#556 of 636)

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


Nasdaq Business Description

Address 151 West 42nd Street, Floors 26, 27, 28, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22.5% of sales), the company sells market and financial data to investors, offers Nasdaq-branded indexes, and lists companies through its capital access segment (42.5%). Nasdaq's newest segment, financial technology, was primarily constructed through the acquisitions of Verafin and Adenza and has expanded the company into capital management, financial crime, and regulatory compliance software (35%) as it seeks to become a diversified technology company.
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