Transnational (NSA:TRCNP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.28 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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NSA:TRCNP Transnational Corp PLC NSA:TRCNP
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Price ₦39.05
GF Value ₦72.72
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Transnational Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Transnational NSA:TRCNP -3.10% 90 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.28 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 4.30. GuruFocus rates NSA:TRCNP with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦72.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Transnational ranks worse than 84.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Transnational's current share price is ₦39.05. Transnational's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦11.90. Transnational's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.28.

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

NSA:TRCNP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65   Med: 4.3   Max: 8.23
Current: 3.28

During the past years, Transnational's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.23. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 4.30.

NSA:TRCNP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
84.59% of 279 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.11 vs NSA:TRCNP: 3.28

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.

Transnational's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦24.940. 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 ₦11.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Transnational  (NSA:TRCNP) 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.


Transnational Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Transnational Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transnational'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.

Transnational Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Transnational Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Transnational 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 4.23 4.49 4.52 4.02 4.06

NSA:TRCNP vs CEG, VST, NRG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Transnational'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.


Transnational Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Transnational's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Transnational 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.

Transnational's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=39.05/11.90
=3.28

* 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.

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

For example, Transnational'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)
=24.94/330.2130*330.2130
=24.940

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Transnational Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201503 5.686 236.119 7.952
201506 5.565 238.638 7.701
201509 5.621 237.945 7.801
201512 0.000 236.525 0.000
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201612 5.257 241.432 7.190
201712 6.034 246.524 8.082
201803 0.000 249.554 0.000
201806 6.427 251.989 8.422
201809 0.000 252.439 0.000
201812 6.590 251.233 8.662
201903 6.733 254.202 8.746
201906 6.770 256.143 8.728
201909 6.844 256.759 8.802
201912 6.596 256.974 8.476
202003 6.444 258.115 8.244
202006 0.000 257.797 0.000
202009 6.375 260.280 8.088
202012 5.626 260.474 7.132
202103 6.573 264.877 8.194
202106 6.790 271.696 8.252
202109 7.191 274.310 8.656
202112 9.902 278.802 11.728
202203 10.081 287.504 11.579
202206 10.398 296.311 11.588
202209 10.432 296.808 11.606
202212 10.568 296.797 11.758
202303 10.706 301.836 11.713
202306 11.677 305.109 12.638
202309 12.261 307.789 13.154
202312 9.734 306.746 10.479
202403 15.390 312.332 16.271
202406 15.526 314.175 16.319
202409 16.575 315.301 17.359
202412 14.391 315.605 15.057
202503 19.549 319.799 20.186
202506 17.942 322.561 18.368
202509 19.415 324.800 19.739
202512 22.436 324.054 22.862
202603 24.940 330.213 24.940

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 3.28 mean?
Transnational (NSA:TRCNP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.28 as of Jul. 26, 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 Transnational and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 4.30. Over the past decade, Transnational's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 8.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Transnational ranks #236 out of 279 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Transnational's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Transnational's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.28 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 4.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 8.23. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11. Transnational's value of 3.28 is 195.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transnational ranks #236 out of 279 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Transnational has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transnational's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Transnational ranks #236 out of 279 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Transnational in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11. Transnational's value of 3.28 is 195.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Transnational's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 8.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.30 vs. the industry median of 1.11, Transnational 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.11, based on 279 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. Transnational's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.28 is 195.5% 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 Transnational and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transnational's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.28, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transnational stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transnational (NSA:TRCNP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦72.72, compared to a current price of ₦39.05 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.28, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 4.30 and 195.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.11. Transnational's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Transnational (NSA:TRCNP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.28 as of Jul. 26, 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 Transnational (NSA:TRCNP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transnational stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₦39.05 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₦72.72. GuruFocus considers Transnational to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:TRCNP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.28 (24% below median its 10-year median of 4.30)
  • GF Value™: ₦72.72 vs. price of ₦39.05 (46.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 195.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#236 of 279)

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


Transnational Business Description

Address 38b Glover Road, Transnational House, Ikoyi, Lagos, NGA
Transnational Corp PLC is a diversified conglomerate. Its business segments are Power, Oil and Gas, Hospitality, Corporate Centre, and Agro-allied. The group generates the majority of the revenue from the Power segment. In the Power segment, the company through its subsidiary, is engaged in the generation of electric power. The group provides hospitality services to the customers in the Hospitality segment. Oil and Gas segment includes exploration, refining, and marketing of petroleum products, and in the Agro-Allied segment, the group processes fruit concentrates from fruits. The Corporate Centre segment is the parent Company, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc, and the other non-operational subsidiaries.
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