NWG (NatWest Group) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.33 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 359% Above Median

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What is NatWest Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

NatWest Group NWG -1.76% 70 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 359% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates NWG with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,282 Banks companies, NatWest Group ranks worse than 51.4% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), NatWest Group's current share price is $18.41. NatWest Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $13.85. NatWest Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.33.

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

NWG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.29   Max: 1.36
Current: 1.32

During the past years, NatWest Group's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.36. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.29.

NWG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
51.4% of 1282 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 1.29 vs NWG: 1.32

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.

NatWest Group's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $14.681. 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 $13.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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NatWest Group  (NYSE:NWG) 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.


NatWest Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


NatWest Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NatWest Group'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.

NatWest Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

NatWest Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 0.38 0.35 0.73 1.25

NatWest Group Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.97 1.00 1.25 1.06 1.27

NatWest Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, NatWest Group'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.


NatWest Group Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, NatWest Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NatWest Group 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.

NatWest Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=18.41/13.85
=1.33

* 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.

NatWest Group's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, NatWest Group'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)
=14.681/142.3000*142.3000
=14.681

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 142.3000.

NatWest Group Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 12.835 101.500 17.994
201612 11.092 102.200 15.444
201703 10.962 102.700 15.189
201706 11.426 103.500 15.709
201709 11.771 104.300 16.060
201712 11.663 105.000 15.806
201803 12.240 105.100 16.572
201806 11.372 105.900 15.281
201809 11.188 106.600 14.935
201812 10.349 107.100 13.750
201903 10.828 107.000 14.400
201906 10.450 107.900 13.782
201909 9.727 108.400 12.769
201912 10.164 108.500 13.330
202003 9.734 108.600 12.755
202006 9.583 108.800 12.534
202009 9.936 109.200 12.948
202012 10.468 109.400 13.616
202103 11.030 109.700 14.308
202106 11.633 111.400 14.860
202109 10.834 112.400 13.716
202112 10.620 114.700 13.175
202203 10.482 116.500 12.803
202206 9.815 120.500 11.591
202209 8.202 122.300 9.543
202212 9.202 125.300 10.450
202303 9.560 126.800 10.729
202306 9.830 129.400 10.810
202309 9.887 130.100 10.814
202312 10.699 130.500 11.666
202403 11.021 131.600 11.917
202406 11.493 133.000 12.297
202409 12.281 133.500 13.091
202412 12.371 135.100 13.030
202503 13.322 136.100 13.929
202506 14.077 138.400 14.474
202509 14.258 138.900 14.607
202512 14.266 139.900 14.511
202603 14.604 140.800 14.760
202606 14.681 142.300 14.681

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 1.33 mean?
NatWest Group (NWG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.33 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 NatWest Group and its competitors. This is 359% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, NatWest Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, NatWest Group ranks #659 out of 1282 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is NatWest Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
NatWest Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.33 is 359% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 1.36. The Banks industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. NatWest Group's value of 1.33 is 3.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NatWest Group ranks #659 out of 1282 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NatWest Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NatWest Group's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, NatWest Group ranks #659 out of 1282 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places NatWest Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.29. NatWest Group's value of 1.33 is 3.1% above this benchmark. Historically, NatWest Group's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 1.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 1.29, NatWest Group 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 1,282 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. NatWest Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.33 is 3.1% 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 NatWest Group 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. NatWest Group's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33, which is 359% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NatWest Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NatWest Group (NWG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.73, compared to a current price of $18.41 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33, which is 359% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 3.1% above the Banks industry median of 1.29. NatWest Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 NatWest Group (NWG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.33 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 NatWest Group (NWG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NatWest Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.41 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.73. GuruFocus considers NatWest Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NWG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.33 (359% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
  • GF Value™: $14.73 vs. price of $18.41 (25% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.1% above the Banks median (#659 of 1282)

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


NatWest Group Business Description

Address Gogarburn, PO Box 1000, Edinburgh, GBR, EH12 1HQ
NatWest Group derives around 90% of its total income from the United Kingdom. The bank operates a retail, commercial, and private bank in the UK, offering clients lending and payment services as well as asset management services.
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