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New Mountain FinanceNMFC +1.81%48 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates NMFC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Asset Management companies, New Mountain Finance ranks better than 79.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for New Mountain Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NMFC'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.78 Max: 0.93
Current: 0.48
During the past years, New Mountain Finance's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.93. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.78.
NMFC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 79.15% of 1007
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.86
vs NMFC: 0.48
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.
New Mountain Finance's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $10.886. 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 $15.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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New Mountain Finance (NAS:NMFC) 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.
New Mountain Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
New Mountain Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for New Mountain Finance'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.
New Mountain Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
NMFC vs BHK, NKX, ACP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, New Mountain Finance'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.
New Mountain Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, New Mountain Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New Mountain Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
New Mountain Finance 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.
* 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.
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 0.49 mean?
New Mountain Finance (NMFC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 as of Aug. 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 New Mountain Finance and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, New Mountain Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, New Mountain Finance ranks #210 out of 1007 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is New Mountain Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
New Mountain Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.93. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. New Mountain Finance's value of 0.49 is 43% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Mountain Finance ranks #210 out of 1007 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, New Mountain Finance has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Mountain Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BHK and NKX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, New Mountain Finance ranks #210 out of 1007 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places New Mountain Finance in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86. New Mountain Finance's value of 0.49 is 43% below this benchmark. Historically, New Mountain Finance's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.31 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.78 vs. the industry median of 0.86, New Mountain Finance 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.86, based on 1,007 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. New Mountain Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.49 is 43% 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 New Mountain Finance and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New Mountain Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Mountain Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Mountain Finance (NMFC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.21, compared to a current price of $7.58 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 0.78 and 43% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.86. New Mountain Finance's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 New Mountain Finance (NMFC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.49 as of Aug. 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 New Mountain Finance (NMFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Mountain Finance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.58 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.21.
GuruFocus considers New Mountain Finance to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NMFC:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.49 (37% below median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: $12.21 vs. price of $7.58 (37.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43% below the Asset Management median (#210 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NMFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New Mountain Finance Corp is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. It invests in equity interests such as preferred stock, common stock, warrants, or options received in connection with debt investments or may include direct investment in the equity of private companies. The company's investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation through sourcing and origination of debt securities at all levels of the capital structure, including first and second-lien debt, notes, bonds and mezzanine securities.
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