NIC (Nicolet Bankshares) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.58 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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NIC Nicolet Bankshares Inc NIC
65 GF Score
Price $169.77
GF Value $135.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Nicolet Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nicolet Bankshares NIC -1.23% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.58 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates NIC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $135.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,299 Banks companies, Nicolet Bankshares ranks worse than 88.45% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), Nicolet Bankshares's current share price is $169.77. Nicolet Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $65.92. Nicolet Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.58.

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

NIC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19   Med: 1.86   Max: 2.58
Current: 2.58

During the past years, Nicolet Bankshares's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.58. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 1.86.

NIC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
88.45% of 1299 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.26 vs NIC: 2.58

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.

Nicolet Bankshares's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $105.872. 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 $65.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Nicolet Bankshares  (NYSE:NIC) 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.


Nicolet Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nicolet Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nicolet Bankshares'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.

Nicolet Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nicolet Bankshares Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Nicolet Bankshares 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 1.87 2.06 2.18 1.93 2.25

NIC vs MCHB, FFBC, CBU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Nicolet Bankshares'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.


Nicolet Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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


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Nicolet Bankshares 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.

Nicolet Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=169.77/65.92
=2.58

* 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.

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

For example, Nicolet Bankshares'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)
=105.872/330.2130*330.2130
=105.872

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Nicolet Bankshares Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 31.606 241.018 43.303
201609 32.192 241.428 44.031
201612 32.263 241.432 44.127
201703 33.123 243.801 44.863
201706 35.728 244.955 48.163
201709 36.782 246.819 49.210
201712 37.093 246.524 49.685
201803 37.528 249.554 49.658
201806 38.430 251.989 50.360
201809 39.383 252.439 51.517
201812 40.717 251.233 53.517
201903 42.283 254.202 54.926
201906 44.110 256.143 56.865
201909 45.713 256.759 58.791
201912 48.759 256.974 62.656
202003 49.094 258.115 62.807
202006 51.039 257.797 65.376
202009 52.772 260.280 66.951
202012 53.860 260.474 68.280
202103 55.071 264.877 68.655
202106 56.832 271.696 69.072
202109 61.017 274.310 73.452
202112 63.734 278.802 75.487
202203 62.147 287.504 71.379
202206 62.608 296.311 69.771
202209 63.958 296.808 71.156
202212 66.199 296.797 73.652
202303 65.437 301.836 71.589
202306 66.425 305.109 71.890
202309 66.029 307.789 70.840
202312 69.760 306.746 75.097
202403 71.238 312.332 75.316
202406 73.024 314.175 76.752
202409 76.094 315.301 79.693
202412 76.375 315.605 79.910
202503 78.109 319.799 80.653
202506 79.744 322.561 81.636
202509 82.097 324.800 83.465
202512 84.914 324.054 86.528
202603 105.872 330.213 105.872

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 2.58 mean?
Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.58 as of Jul. 19, 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 Nicolet Bankshares and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, Nicolet Bankshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 2.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Nicolet Bankshares ranks #1149 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 88.5%.
Is Nicolet Bankshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nicolet Bankshares' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.58 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 2.58. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Nicolet Bankshares' value of 2.58 is 104.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nicolet Bankshares ranks #1149 out of 1299 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nicolet Bankshares has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nicolet Bankshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MCHB and FFBC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Nicolet Bankshares ranks #1149 out of 1299 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Nicolet Bankshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.26. Nicolet Bankshares' value of 2.58 is 104.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Nicolet Bankshares' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 2.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Nicolet Bankshares 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 1.26, based on 1,299 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. Nicolet Bankshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.58 is 104.8% 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 Nicolet Bankshares 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. Nicolet Bankshares's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.58, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nicolet Bankshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $135.54, compared to a current price of $169.77 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.58, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 104.8% above the Banks industry median of 1.26. Nicolet Bankshares' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Nicolet Bankshares (NIC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.58 as of Jul. 19, 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 Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nicolet Bankshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $169.77 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $135.54. GuruFocus considers Nicolet Bankshares to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NIC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.58 (39% above median its 10-year median of 1.86)
  • GF Value™: $135.54 vs. price of $169.77 (25.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 104.8% above the Banks median (#1149 of 1299)

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


Nicolet Bankshares Business Description

Address 111 North Washington Street, Green Bay, WI, USA, 54301
Nicolet Bankshares Inc is a United States-based bank holding company's principal business is banking, consisting of lending and deposit gathering, as well as ancillary banking-related products and services, to businesses and individuals of the communities it serves, and the operational support to deliver, fund and manage. It offers a variety of loans, deposits, and related services to business customers especially small and medium-sized businesses and professional concerns, business deposit products, cash management services, international banking services, business loans, lines of credit, commercial real estate financing, construction loans, agricultural real estate or production loans, and letters of credit, as well as retirement plan services.
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