NIC (Nicolet Bankshares) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.49 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 32% Above Median

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NIC Nicolet Bankshares Inc NIC
66 GF Score
Price $170.30
GF Value $133.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Nicolet Bankshares Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nicolet Bankshares NIC -0.66% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates NIC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $133.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,273 Banks companies, Nicolet Bankshares ranks worse than 87.82% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-15), Nicolet Bankshares's current share price is $170.30. Nicolet Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $68.27. Nicolet Bankshares's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.49.

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: 1.88   Max: 2.62
Current: 2.5

During the past years, Nicolet Bankshares's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.62. The lowest was 1.19. And the median was 1.88.

NIC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.82% of 1273 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs NIC: 2.50

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 Jun. 2026 was $107.853. 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 $68.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 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
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Nicolet Bankshares Quarterly Data
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NIC vs PRK, FIBK, MCHB: 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
=170.30/68.27
=2.49

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=107.853/333.9520*333.9520
=107.853

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Nicolet Bankshares Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 32.232 241.428 44.584
201612 32.311 241.432 44.693
201703 33.181 243.801 45.450
201706 35.787 244.955 48.789
201709 36.849 246.819 49.858
201712 37.163 246.524 50.343
201803 37.597 249.554 50.312
201806 38.504 251.989 51.028
201809 39.461 252.439 52.203
201812 40.794 251.233 54.226
201903 42.371 254.202 55.664
201906 44.187 256.143 57.610
201909 45.789 256.759 59.555
201912 48.829 256.974 63.456
202003 49.166 258.115 63.612
202006 51.116 257.797 66.216
202009 52.850 260.280 67.809
202012 53.858 260.474 69.051
202103 55.071 264.877 69.432
202106 56.831 271.696 69.853
202109 61.015 274.310 74.281
202112 63.733 278.802 76.340
202203 62.148 287.504 72.188
202206 62.606 296.311 70.559
202209 63.958 296.808 71.962
202212 66.201 296.797 74.488
202303 65.436 301.836 72.399
202306 66.425 305.109 72.704
202309 66.031 307.789 71.644
202312 69.759 306.746 75.946
202403 71.240 312.332 76.171
202406 73.026 314.175 77.623
202409 76.092 315.301 80.593
202412 76.377 315.605 80.817
202503 78.107 319.799 81.564
202506 79.743 322.561 82.559
202509 82.098 324.800 84.411
202512 84.911 324.054 87.505
202603 105.874 330.213 107.073
202606 107.853 333.952 107.853

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 2.49 mean?
Nicolet Bankshares (NIC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.49 as of Sep. 15, 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 32% above median its historical median of 1.88. Over the past decade, Nicolet Bankshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 2.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Nicolet Bankshares ranks #1118 out of 1273 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is Nicolet Bankshares' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nicolet Bankshares' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.49 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 2.62. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. Nicolet Bankshares' value of 2.49 is 93% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nicolet Bankshares ranks #1118 out of 1273 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nicolet Bankshares has a GF Score™ of 66/100 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 PRK and FIBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Nicolet Bankshares ranks #1118 out of 1273 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 1.29. Nicolet Bankshares' value of 2.49 is 93% above this benchmark. Historically, Nicolet Bankshares' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.19 to 2.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 1.29, 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 1.29, based on 1,273 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 2.49 is 93% 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 1.29 — 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 2.49, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 1.88. 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 $133.76, compared to a current price of $170.30 — trading 27.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.49, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 93% above the Banks industry median of 1.29. Nicolet Bankshares' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 2.49 as of Sep. 15, 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 $170.30 is trading 27.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $133.76. GuruFocus considers Nicolet Bankshares to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NIC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.49 (32% above median its 10-year median of 1.88)
  • GF Value™: $133.76 vs. price of $170.30 (27.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 93% above the Banks median (#1118 of 1273)

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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