Northwest Copper (TSXV:NWST) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.60 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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TSXV:NWST Northwest Copper Corp TSXV:NWST
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What is Northwest Copper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Northwest Copper TSXV:NWST +3.70% 27 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:NWST with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,533 Metals & Mining companies, Northwest Copper ranks better than 70.25% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-05), Northwest Copper's current share price is C$0.28. Northwest Copper's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was C$0.47. Northwest Copper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.60.

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

TSXV:NWST' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 0.58
Current: 0.58

During the past years, Northwest Copper's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.58. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

TSXV:NWST's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
70.25% of 1533 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs TSXV:NWST: 0.58

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.

Northwest Copper's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was C$0.002. 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$0.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Northwest Copper  (TSXV:NWST) 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.


Northwest Copper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Northwest Copper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northwest Copper'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.

Northwest Copper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Northwest Copper Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.39 0.32 0.29 0.55 0.92

Northwest Copper Quarterly Data
Nov20 Feb21 Jun21 Sep21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 0.55 0.37 0.39 0.97 0.92

Northwest Copper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Northwest Copper'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.


Northwest Copper Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Northwest Copper 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.

Northwest Copper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=0.28/0.47
=0.60

* 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.

Northwest Copper's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Northwest Copper's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=0.002/130.3661*130.3661
=0.002

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 130.3661.

Northwest Copper Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201511 0.594 100.421 0.771
201602 0.592 100.421 0.769
201605 0.589 101.765 0.755
201608 0.545 101.686 0.699
201611 0.532 101.607 0.683
201702 0.525 102.476 0.668
201705 0.493 103.108 0.623
201708 0.460 103.108 0.582
201711 0.411 103.740 0.516
201802 0.392 104.688 0.488
201805 0.383 105.399 0.474
201808 0.377 106.031 0.464
201811 0.369 105.478 0.456
201902 0.389 106.268 0.477
201905 0.394 107.927 0.476
201908 0.391 108.085 0.472
201911 0.387 107.769 0.468
202002 0.230 108.559 0.276
202005 0.330 107.532 0.400
202008 0.326 108.243 0.393
202011 0.325 108.796 0.389
202102 0.195 109.745 0.232
202106 0.704 111.720 0.821
202109 0.710 112.905 0.820
202203 0.571 117.646 0.633
202206 0.537 120.806 0.579
202209 0.478 120.648 0.517
202212 0.459 120.964 0.495
202303 0.422 122.702 0.448
202306 0.413 124.203 0.433
202309 0.402 125.230 0.418
202312 0.005 125.072 0.005
202403 0.352 126.258 0.363
202406 0.348 127.522 0.356
202409 0.341 127.285 0.349
202412 0.004 127.364 0.004
202503 0.334 129.181 0.337
202506 0.331 129.892 0.332
202509 0.311 130.287 0.311
202512 0.002 130.366 0.002

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 0.60 mean?
Northwest Copper (TSXV:NWST) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.60 as of Aug. 05, 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 Northwest Copper and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Northwest Copper ranks #456 out of 1533 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is Northwest Copper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Northwest Copper's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Northwest Copper's value of 0.60 is 57.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northwest Copper ranks #456 out of 1533 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Northwest Copper has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northwest Copper's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northwest Copper ranks #456 out of 1533 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Northwest Copper in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Northwest Copper's value of 0.60 is 57.1% below this benchmark. 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 1.40, based on 1,533 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. Northwest Copper's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.60 is 57.1% 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 Northwest Copper and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northwest Copper's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northwest Copper stock overvalued right now?
Northwest Copper (TSXV:NWST) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.60. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60 and 57.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.40. Northwest Copper's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Northwest Copper (TSXV:NWST), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.60 as of Aug. 05, 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.

Northwest Copper Business Description

Other Exchanges NWCCF:USA34S0:Germany
Address 100 King Street West, Suite 5600, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5X 1C9
Northwest Copper Corp is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Canada. It is a copper-gold explorer with a pipeline of various projects in different stages located in British Columbia. The company's project portfolio comprises the East Niv, Kwanika-Stardust, Lorraine, Top Cat, and the Milligan West properties. It also holds ownership interests in several other properties located in British Columbia, including the Arjay, Tchentlo, UDS, and Croy-Bloom properties.
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