Nedbank Group (NAM:NBK) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.06 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — Near Median

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NAM:NBK Nedbank Group Ltd NAM:NBK
70 GF Score
Price R277.24
GF Value R279.13
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nedbank Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nedbank Group NAM:NBK 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates NAM:NBK with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of R279.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,288 Banks companies, Nedbank Group ranks better than 63.66% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-01), Nedbank Group's current share price is R277.24. Nedbank Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was R261.61. Nedbank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.06.

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

NAM:NBK' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44   Med: 1.05   Max: 2.01
Current: 1.04

During the past 13 years, Nedbank Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.01. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 1.05.

NAM:NBK's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
63.66% of 1288 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs NAM:NBK: 1.04

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.

Nedbank Group's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was R275.751. 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 R261.61 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Nedbank Group  (NAM:NBK) 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.


Nedbank Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nedbank Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nedbank Group'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.

Nedbank Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nedbank Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.85 0.95 0.90 1.13 1.02

Nedbank Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 0.90 0.00 1.13 0.00 1.02

NAM:NBK vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Nedbank Group'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.


Nedbank Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Nedbank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nedbank Group 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.

Nedbank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=277.24/261.61
=1.06

* 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.

Nedbank Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Nedbank Group's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=275.751/162.8800*162.8800
=275.751

Current CPI (Dec25) = 162.8800.

Nedbank Group Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 162.489 109.002 242.805
201712 175.381 113.907 250.784
201812 182.707 118.921 250.245
201912 196.285 123.717 258.420
202012 200.073 127.467 255.657
202112 224.192 135.029 270.434
202212 236.418 145.156 265.286
202312 254.470 152.718 271.404
202412 267.802 157.212 277.457
202512 275.751 162.880 275.751

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 1.06 mean?
Nedbank Group (NAM:NBK) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 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 Nedbank Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, Nedbank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 2.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Nedbank Group ranks #468 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Nedbank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nedbank Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 is near median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 2.01. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Nedbank Group's value of 1.06 is 15.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nedbank Group ranks #468 out of 1288 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nedbank Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nedbank Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Nedbank Group ranks #468 out of 1288 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Nedbank Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Nedbank Group's value of 1.06 is 15.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Nedbank Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 2.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Nedbank Group 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 Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.26, based on 1,288 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. Nedbank Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.06 is 15.9% 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 Nedbank Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nedbank Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nedbank Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nedbank Group (NAM:NBK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R279.13, compared to a current price of R277.24 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 15.9% below the Banks industry median of 1.26. Nedbank Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Nedbank Group (NAM:NBK), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.06 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 Nedbank Group (NAM:NBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nedbank Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R277.24 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R279.13. GuruFocus considers Nedbank Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NAM:NBK:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.06 (near median its 10-year median of 1.05)
  • GF Value™: R279.13 vs. price of R277.24 (0.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.9% below the Banks median (#468 of 1288)

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


Nedbank Group Business Description

Address 135 Rivonia Road, Nedbank 135 Rivonia Campus, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Nedbank Group Ltd is a financial services provider that offers corporate, retail, and investment banking services; insurance; asset management; and wealth management. It operates predominantly in South Africa. Net interest income from lending activities accounts for roughly half of the company's total revenue. Its operating segments include Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, Nedbank Business and Commercial Banking, Nedbank Personal and Private Banking and Nedbank Africa Regions.
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