Navient (STU:10D) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.44 (As of Sep. 16, 2026) — 46% Below Median

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STU:10D Navient Corp STU:10D
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What is Navient Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Navient STU:10D -2.31% 59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates STU:10D with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.16. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Credit Services companies, Navient ranks better than 75.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-16), Navient's current share price is €8.45. Navient's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €19.31. Navient's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.44.

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

STU:10D' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.37   Med: 0.81   Max: 1.19
Current: 0.44

During the past years, Navient's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.19. The lowest was 0.37. And the median was 0.81.

STU:10D's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
75.97% of 258 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.835 vs STU:10D: 0.44

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.

Navient's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €22.365. 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 €19.31 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Navient  (STU:10D) 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.


Navient Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Navient Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Navient'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.

Navient Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Navient 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 1.52 1.07 1.07 0.70 0.57

Navient 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 0.67 0.60 0.58 0.37 0.39

STU:10D vs WRLD, FINV, GDOT: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Navient'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.


Navient Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

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

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


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Navient 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=8.45/19.312
=0.44

* 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.

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

For example, Navient'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)
=22.365/333.9520*333.9520
=22.365

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Navient Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.966 241.428 15.169
201612 12.135 241.432 16.785
201703 12.049 243.801 16.504
201706 11.400 244.955 15.542
201709 11.417 246.819 15.447
201712 11.035 246.524 14.948
201803 11.255 249.554 15.061
201806 12.104 251.989 16.041
201809 12.531 252.439 16.577
201812 12.562 251.233 16.698
201903 12.776 254.202 16.784
201906 12.618 256.143 16.451
201909 13.495 256.759 17.552
201912 13.849 256.974 17.998
202003 9.629 258.115 12.458
202006 9.761 257.797 12.644
202009 10.369 260.280 13.304
202012 10.735 260.474 13.763
202103 12.973 264.877 16.356
202106 13.625 271.696 16.747
202109 14.637 274.310 17.819
202112 14.917 278.802 17.868
202203 17.100 287.504 19.863
202206 19.733 296.311 22.240
202209 22.378 296.808 25.178
202212 21.423 296.797 24.105
202303 21.529 301.836 23.820
202306 22.085 305.109 24.173
202309 23.281 307.789 25.260
202312 22.013 306.746 23.965
202403 22.903 312.332 24.488
202406 23.435 314.175 24.910
202409 22.483 315.301 23.813
202412 24.756 315.605 26.195
202503 23.652 319.799 24.699
202506 21.968 322.561 22.744
202509 21.288 324.800 21.888
202512 21.387 324.054 22.040
202603 21.970 330.213 22.219
202606 22.365 333.952 22.365

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 0.44 mean?
Navient (STU:10D) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44 as of Sep. 16, 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 Navient and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, Navient's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Navient ranks #62 out of 258 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Navient's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Navient's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 1.19. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Navient's value of 0.44 is 47.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Navient ranks #62 out of 258 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Navient has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Navient's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WRLD and FINV?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Navient ranks #62 out of 258 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Navient in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84. Navient's value of 0.44 is 47.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Navient's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.37 to 1.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 0.84, Navient 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Credit Services companies is 0.84, based on 258 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. Navient's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44 is 47.3% 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 Navient and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Navient's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Navient stock overvalued right now?
Navient (STU:10D) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.44. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.16, compared to a current price of €8.45 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 47.3% below the Credit Services industry median of 0.84. Navient's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Navient (STU:10D), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.44 as of Sep. 16, 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 Navient (STU:10D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Navient stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.45 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.16.

Key valuation signals for STU:10D:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.44 (46% below median its 10-year median of 0.81)
  • GF Value™: €8.16 vs. price of €8.45 (3.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.3% below the Credit Services median (#62 of 258)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:10D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Navient Business Description

Other Exchanges NAVI:USA0K5R:UK
Address 13865 Sunrise Valley Drive, Herndon, VA, USA, 20171
Navient Corp provides technology-enabled education finance solutions that simplify complex programs and help millions of people achieve success. The company operates its business in two segments: Federal Education Loans, and Consumer Lending. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Federal Education Loans segment, in which the company owns and manages the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) loans, generating revenue mainly in the form of net interest income. The Consumer Lending segment owns and manages private education loans and is the master servicer for these portfolios. Through its Earnest brand, the company also refinances and originates in-school private educational loans.
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