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Sterling Financial Holdings CoNSA:STERLINGNG -0.63%49 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates NSA:STERLINGNG with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦5.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,285 Banks companies, Sterling Financial Holdings Co ranks better than 92.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Financial Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:STERLINGNG'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 1.12 Max: 1.69
Current: 0.38
During the past years, Sterling Financial Holdings Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.69. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 1.12.
NSA:STERLINGNG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 92.14% of 1285
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.28
vs NSA:STERLINGNG: 0.38
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.
Sterling Financial Holdings Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₦630.724. 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 ₦21.22 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.
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Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) 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.
Sterling Financial Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Sterling Financial Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Sterling Financial Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
NSA:STERLINGNG vs PNC, USB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Sterling Financial Holdings Co'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.
Sterling Financial Holdings Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Sterling Financial Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Financial Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Sterling Financial Holdings Co 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 0.37 mean?
Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 as of Aug. 08, 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 Sterling Financial Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Sterling Financial Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Financial Holdings Co ranks #101 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Sterling Financial Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sterling Financial Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.69. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Sterling Financial Holdings Co's value of 0.37 is 71.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Financial Holdings Co ranks #101 out of 1285 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sterling Financial Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Financial Holdings Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Sterling Financial Holdings Co ranks #101 out of 1285 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sterling Financial Holdings Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Sterling Financial Holdings Co's value of 0.37 is 71.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Financial Holdings Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Sterling Financial Holdings Co 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 a Banks company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Banks companies is 1.28, based on 1,285 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. Sterling Financial Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.37 is 71.1% 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 Sterling Financial Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Financial Holdings Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling Financial Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦5.76, compared to a current price of ₦7.85 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 71.1% below the Banks industry median of 1.28. Sterling Financial Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.37 as of Aug. 08, 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 Sterling Financial Holdings Co (NSA:STERLINGNG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Financial Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦7.85 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦5.76.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Financial Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:STERLINGNG:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.37 (67% below median its 10-year median of 1.12)
GF Value™: ₦5.76 vs. price of ₦7.85 (36.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.1% below the Banks median (#101 of 1285)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:STERLINGNG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sterling Financial Holdings Co PLC is a developer of a nonoperating financial holding structure designed to support and grow a diversified portfolio of banking and financial service companies. The company offers commercial banking, non-interest banking, and asset management through subsidiaries, enabling individuals, businesses, and institutions to access loans, trade finance, digital banking, and investment products. The Group has five reportable segments: Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Institutional Banking, Corporate & Investment Banking, and Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), which are the Bank's strategic business units.
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