Custodian Investment (NSA:CUSTODIAN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.55 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 280% Above Median

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NSA:CUSTODIAN Custodian Investment PLC NSA:CUSTODIAN
67 GF Score
Price ₦72.10
GF Value ₦29.78
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Custodian Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Custodian Investment NSA:CUSTODIAN 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.55 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 280% above its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates NSA:CUSTODIAN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦29.78 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 418 Insurance companies, Custodian Investment ranks worse than 92.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-12), Custodian Investment's current share price is ₦72.10. Custodian Investment's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦12.98. Custodian Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.55.

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

NSA:CUSTODIAN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.46   Max: 6.92
Current: 5.55

During the past years, Custodian Investment's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.92. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.46.

NSA:CUSTODIAN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.58% of 418 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.405 vs NSA:CUSTODIAN: 5.55

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.

Custodian Investment's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦36.706. 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 ₦12.98 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Custodian Investment  (NSA:CUSTODIAN) 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.


Custodian Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Custodian Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Custodian Investment'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.

Custodian Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Custodian Investment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Custodian Investment 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 1.92 2.53 3.60 3.58 5.78

NSA:CUSTODIAN vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Custodian Investment'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.


Custodian Investment Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Custodian Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Custodian Investment 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.

Custodian Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=72.10/12.98
=5.55

* 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.

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

For example, Custodian Investment'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)
=36.706/330.2130*330.2130
=36.706

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Custodian Investment Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 4.616 241.018 6.324
201609 4.740 241.428 6.483
201612 5.056 241.432 6.915
201703 5.207 243.801 7.053
201706 5.452 244.955 7.350
201709 5.487 246.819 7.341
201712 6.090 246.524 8.157
201803 6.340 249.554 8.389
201806 6.347 251.989 8.317
201809 6.530 252.439 8.542
201812 6.892 251.233 9.059
201903 7.170 254.202 9.314
201906 7.200 256.143 9.282
201909 7.373 256.759 9.482
201912 7.432 256.974 9.550
202003 7.742 258.115 9.905
202006 7.840 257.797 10.042
202009 7.983 260.280 10.128
202012 8.101 260.474 10.270
202103 8.350 264.877 10.410
202106 8.453 271.696 10.274
202109 8.460 274.310 10.184
202112 8.463 278.802 10.024
202203 9.709 287.504 11.151
202206 9.733 296.311 10.847
202209 9.871 296.808 10.982
202212 9.434 296.797 10.496
202303 11.069 301.836 12.110
202306 11.462 305.109 12.405
202309 11.941 307.789 12.811
202312 13.028 306.746 14.025
202403 13.648 312.332 14.429
202406 15.319 314.175 16.101
202409 19.221 315.301 20.130
202412 22.166 315.605 23.192
202503 22.777 319.799 23.519
202506 24.362 322.561 24.940
202509 27.760 324.800 28.223
202512 33.797 324.054 34.439
202603 36.706 330.213 36.706

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 5.55 mean?
Custodian Investment (NSA:CUSTODIAN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.55 as of Aug. 12, 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 Custodian Investment and its competitors. This is 280% above median its historical median of 1.46. Over the past decade, Custodian Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 6.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Custodian Investment ranks #387 out of 418 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 92.6%.
Is Custodian Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Custodian Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.55 is 280% above median its 10-year median of 1.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 6.92. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Custodian Investment's value of 5.55 is 295% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Custodian Investment ranks #387 out of 418 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Custodian Investment has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Custodian Investment's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Custodian Investment ranks #387 out of 418 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Custodian Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41. Custodian Investment's value of 5.55 is 295% above this benchmark. Historically, Custodian Investment's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 6.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 1.41, Custodian Investment 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 Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.41, based on 418 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. Custodian Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.55 is 295% 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 Custodian Investment and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Custodian Investment's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.55, which is 280% above median its own 10-year median of 1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Custodian Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Custodian Investment (NSA:CUSTODIAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦29.78, compared to a current price of ₦72.10 — trading 142.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.55, which is 280% above median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 295% above the Insurance industry median of 1.41. Custodian Investment's overall GF Score™ is 67/100. 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 Custodian Investment (NSA:CUSTODIAN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.55 as of Aug. 12, 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 Custodian Investment (NSA:CUSTODIAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Custodian Investment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦72.10 is trading 142.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦29.78. GuruFocus considers Custodian Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:CUSTODIAN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.55 (280% above median its 10-year median of 1.46)
  • GF Value™: ₦29.78 vs. price of ₦72.10 (142.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100
  • Industry Position: 295% above the Insurance median (#387 of 418)

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


Custodian Investment Business Description

Address 16A, Commercial Avenue, Custodian House, P.O. Box 2101, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos, NGA
Custodian Investment PLC is an investment holding company having interests in Life Insurance, General Insurance, Pensions, Trustees, Property and Financial Services Business. Its segments include Property/Casualty Insurance, Life Insurance, Pension Asset Management, Trusteeship/Company Secretary Services, Hospitality, Asset Management, and Property development and management. The majority of the revenue is derived from Property development and management segment.
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