NAVER (NHNCF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.82 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 77% Below Median

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What is NAVER Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

NAVER NHNCF 96 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 7.81. GuruFocus rates NHNCF with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $159.83. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Interactive Media companies, NAVER ranks worse than 56.2% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), NAVER's current share price is $115.00. NAVER's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $63.33. NAVER's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.82.

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

NHNCF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.71   Med: 7.81   Max: 17.87
Current: 1.71

During the past years, NAVER's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 17.87. The lowest was 1.71. And the median was 7.81.

NHNCF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
56.2% of 347 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 1.44 vs NHNCF: 1.71

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.

NAVER's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $132.158. 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 $63.33 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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NAVER  (OTCPK:NHNCF) 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.


NAVER Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


NAVER Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NAVER'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.

NAVER Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

NAVER Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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NAVER Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 2.07 2.73 2.66 2.30 1.82

NHNCF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, NAVER'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.


NAVER Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, NAVER's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NAVER 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=115.00/63.33
=1.82

* 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.

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

For example, NAVER'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)
=132.158/125.2360*125.2360
=132.158

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 125.2360.

NAVER Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 14.348 100.791 17.828
201609 22.960 101.461 28.340
201612 21.095 101.561 26.012
201703 22.902 102.851 27.887
201706 26.580 102.611 32.441
201709 27.516 103.491 33.298
201712 29.947 102.991 36.415
201803 30.740 104.101 36.981
201806 31.705 104.130 38.131
201809 31.547 105.651 37.395
201812 31.937 104.351 38.329
201903 32.095 104.491 38.467
201906 32.169 104.881 38.412
201909 32.715 105.200 38.946
201912 33.977 105.121 40.478
202003 37.500 105.354 44.577
202006 39.405 105.112 46.949
202009 37.761 106.198 44.531
202012 45.677 105.765 54.086
202103 131.745 107.357 153.685
202106 136.529 107.579 158.938
202109 135.566 108.759 156.104
202112 133.155 109.676 152.045
202203 126.232 111.848 141.342
202206 116.722 114.072 128.145
202209 112.907 114.715 123.262
202212 117.231 115.179 127.467
202303 119.236 116.507 128.169
202306 115.540 117.182 123.481
202309 113.736 118.964 119.733
202312 118.121 118.837 124.481
202403 116.548 120.123 121.509
202406 113.411 120.007 118.352
202409 122.483 120.861 126.917
202412 118.718 121.135 122.737
202503 121.540 122.590 124.163
202506 129.549 122.611 132.322
202509 130.777 123.402 132.721
202512 125.837 123.939 127.154
202603 132.158 125.236 132.158

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 1.82 mean?
NAVER (NHNCF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.82 as of Jul. 25, 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 NAVER and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 7.81. Over the past decade, NAVER's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.71 to 17.87. According to the industry distribution chart, NAVER ranks #195 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 56.2%.
Is NAVER's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
NAVER's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.82 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 7.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.71 to a high of 17.87. The Interactive Media industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. NAVER's value of 1.82 is 26.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NAVER ranks #195 out of 347 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NAVER has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NAVER's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, NAVER ranks #195 out of 347 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places NAVER in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44. NAVER's value of 1.82 is 26.4% above this benchmark. Historically, NAVER's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.71 to 17.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.81 vs. the industry median of 1.44, NAVER 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 1.44, based on 347 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. NAVER's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.82 is 26.4% 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 NAVER and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NAVER's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 7.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NAVER stock overvalued right now?
NAVER (NHNCF) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.82. The stock's GF Value™ is $159.83, compared to a current price of $115.00 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 7.81 and 26.4% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.44. NAVER's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 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 NAVER (NHNCF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.82 as of Jul. 25, 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 NAVER (NHNCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NAVER stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $115.00 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of $159.83.

Key valuation signals for NHNCF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.82 (77% below median its 10-year median of 7.81)
  • GF Value™: $159.83 vs. price of $115.00 (28% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.4% above the Interactive Media median (#195 of 347)

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


NAVER Business Description

Other Exchanges 035420:Korea
Address Naver 1784, 95 Jeongjail-ro, Bundang-gu, Gyeonggi Province, Seongnam, KOR, 13561
Naver has been the leading search portal in South Korea for many years. The company has also been evolving into an internet platform providing a variety of internet services, such as news, a dictionary, maps, digital comic content, social networking, e-commerce, videos, fintech services based on online payments, and Cloud services. Naver was also the incubator of Line Yahoo, the leading mobile messaging app in Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and Indonesia, which merged with Z Holdings (Yahoo Japan), with Naver now owning 32.5% of the merged entity renamed LY. Naver is now launching AI products using its proprietary data.
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