Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.58 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 52% Above Median

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TSX:FNV Franco-Nevada Corp TSX:FNV
91 GF Score
Price C$346.87
GF Value C$383.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Franco-Nevada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Franco-Nevada TSX:FNV +7.18% 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.58 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 4.99. GuruFocus rates TSX:FNV with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of C$383.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,519 Metals & Mining companies, Franco-Nevada ranks worse than 85.52% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-20), Franco-Nevada's current share price is C$346.87. Franco-Nevada's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$45.74. Franco-Nevada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.58.

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

TSX:FNV' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.15   Med: 4.99   Max: 8.72
Current: 7.58

During the past years, Franco-Nevada's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.72. The lowest was 3.15. And the median was 4.99.

TSX:FNV's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
85.52% of 1519 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.51 vs TSX:FNV: 7.58

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.

Franco-Nevada's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$59.961. 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 C$45.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Franco-Nevada  (TSX:FNV) 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.


Franco-Nevada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Franco-Nevada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Franco-Nevada'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.

Franco-Nevada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Franco-Nevada Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Franco-Nevada 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 5.24 7.18 6.51 7.69 6.47

TSX:FNV vs NEM, AU, RGLD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Franco-Nevada'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.


Franco-Nevada Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Franco-Nevada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Franco-Nevada 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.

Franco-Nevada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=346.87/45.74
=7.58

* 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.

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

For example, Franco-Nevada'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)
=59.961/133.5265*133.5265
=59.961

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Franco-Nevada Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 30.807 101.765 40.422
201612 30.989 101.449 40.788
201703 31.288 102.634 40.706
201706 32.784 103.029 42.488
201709 30.834 103.345 39.839
201712 32.316 103.345 41.754
201803 32.583 105.004 41.434
201806 33.135 105.557 41.915
201809 33.185 105.636 41.947
201812 33.335 105.399 42.231
201903 33.771 106.979 42.151
201906 34.039 107.690 42.205
201909 34.444 107.611 42.739
201912 35.201 107.769 43.614
202003 35.839 107.927 44.340
202006 36.054 108.401 44.411
202009 36.262 108.164 44.765
202012 36.516 108.559 44.914
202103 36.867 110.298 44.631
202106 37.084 111.720 44.322
202109 38.632 112.905 45.688
202112 40.308 113.774 47.306
202203 41.030 117.646 46.569
202206 41.621 120.806 46.004
202209 43.507 120.648 48.151
202212 45.433 120.964 50.151
202303 46.515 122.702 50.618
202306 46.207 124.203 49.675
202309 47.690 125.230 50.849
202312 40.275 125.072 42.997
202403 40.962 126.258 43.320
202406 41.631 127.522 43.591
202409 42.130 127.285 44.196
202412 44.369 127.364 46.516
202503 46.891 129.181 48.468
202506 46.827 129.892 48.137
202509 50.228 130.287 51.477
202512 54.631 130.366 55.955
202603 57.672 132.262 58.223
202606 59.961 133.527 59.961

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 7.58 mean?
Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.58 as of Aug. 20, 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 Franco-Nevada and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 4.99. Over the past decade, Franco-Nevada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.15 to 8.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Franco-Nevada ranks #1299 out of 1519 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 85.5%.
Is Franco-Nevada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Franco-Nevada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.58 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 4.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.15 to a high of 8.72. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Franco-Nevada's value of 7.58 is 402% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franco-Nevada ranks #1299 out of 1519 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Franco-Nevada has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franco-Nevada's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Franco-Nevada ranks #1299 out of 1519 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Franco-Nevada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51. Franco-Nevada's value of 7.58 is 402% above this benchmark. Historically, Franco-Nevada's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.15 to 8.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.99 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Franco-Nevada 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.51, based on 1,519 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. Franco-Nevada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.58 is 402% 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 Franco-Nevada and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franco-Nevada's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.58, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 4.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franco-Nevada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$383.59, compared to a current price of C$346.87 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.58, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 4.99 and 402% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.51. Franco-Nevada's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.58 as of Aug. 20, 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 Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franco-Nevada stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$346.87 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$383.59. GuruFocus considers Franco-Nevada to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:FNV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.58 (52% above median its 10-year median of 4.99)
  • GF Value™: C$383.59 vs. price of C$346.87 (9.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 402% above the Metals & Mining median (#1299 of 1519)

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


Franco-Nevada Business Description

Address 199 Bay Street, Suite 2000, Commerce Court West, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5L 1G9
Franco-Nevada Corp is a precious-metals-focused royalty and investment company. The company owns a diversified portfolio of precious metals and royalty streams, which is actively managed to generate the bulk of its revenue from gold, silver, and platinum. The company does not operate mines, develop projects, or conduct exploration. The company's short-term financial performance is linked to the price of commodities and the amount of production from its portfolio of producing assets. Its long-term performance is affected by the availability of exploration and development capital. The company holds a portfolio of assets, diversified by commodity, revenue type, and stage of a project.
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