Newag (WAR:NWG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.92 (As of Aug. 19, 2026) — 126% Above Median

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WAR:NWG Newag SA WAR:NWG
93 GF Score
Price zł92.80
GF Value zł70.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Newag Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Newag WAR:NWG -2.21% 93 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.92 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 2.18. GuruFocus rates WAR:NWG with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of zł70.66 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 718 Transportation companies, Newag ranks worse than 91.5% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-19), Newag's current share price is zł92.80. Newag's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł18.87. Newag's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.92.

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

WAR:NWG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96   Med: 2.18   Max: 7.04
Current: 5.06

During the past years, Newag's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.04. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 2.18.

WAR:NWG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.5% of 718 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.275 vs WAR:NWG: 5.06

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.

Newag's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł26.748. 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 zł18.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Newag  (WAR: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.


Newag Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Newag Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Newag'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.

Newag Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Newag Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Newag 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 3.75 4.20 4.80 5.23 5.62

WAR:NWG vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Newag'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.


Newag Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Newag's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Newag 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=92.80/18.87
=4.92

* 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.

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

For example, Newag'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)
=26.748/163.0700*163.0700
=26.748

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 163.0700.

Newag Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 8.671 99.552 14.203
201609 8.662 99.064 14.259
201612 9.008 100.366 14.636
201703 9.226 101.018 14.893
201706 8.297 101.180 13.372
201709 8.342 101.343 13.423
201712 8.966 102.564 14.255
201803 8.911 102.564 14.168
201806 9.241 103.378 14.577
201809 9.335 103.378 14.725
201812 11.006 103.785 17.293
201903 10.974 104.274 17.162
201906 10.530 105.983 16.202
201909 11.043 105.983 16.991
201912 12.262 107.123 18.666
202003 12.986 109.076 19.414
202006 13.637 109.402 20.327
202009 13.765 109.320 20.533
202012 15.379 109.565 22.889
202103 16.729 112.658 24.215
202106 15.511 113.960 22.195
202109 16.278 115.588 22.965
202112 15.491 119.088 21.212
202203 16.592 125.031 21.640
202206 15.124 131.705 18.726
202209 15.265 135.531 18.367
202212 15.755 139.113 18.468
202303 16.331 145.950 18.247
202306 16.617 147.009 18.433
202309 16.633 146.113 18.563
202312 17.827 147.741 19.677
202403 18.153 149.044 19.861
202406 17.897 150.997 19.328
202409 18.900 153.439 20.086
202412 19.564 154.660 20.628
202503 20.726 157.021 21.524
202506 20.434 157.509 21.155
202509 23.840 158.000 24.605
202512 25.461 158.320 26.225
202603 26.748 163.070 26.748

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 4.92 mean?
Newag (WAR:NWG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.92 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 Newag and its competitors. This is 126% above median its historical median of 2.18. Over the past decade, Newag's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 7.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Newag ranks #657 out of 718 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is Newag's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Newag's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.92 is 126% above median its 10-year median of 2.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 7.04. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Newag's value of 4.92 is 285.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Newag ranks #657 out of 718 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Newag has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newag's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Newag ranks #657 out of 718 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Newag in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Newag's value of 4.92 is 285.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Newag's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.96 to 7.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.18 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Newag 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 Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.28, based on 718 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. Newag's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.92 is 285.9% 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 Newag and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Newag's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.92, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 2.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newag stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newag (WAR:NWG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł70.66, compared to a current price of zł92.80 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.92, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 2.18 and 285.9% above the Transportation industry median of 1.28. Newag's overall GF Score™ is 93/100. 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 Newag (WAR:NWG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.92 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 Newag (WAR:NWG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newag stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of zł92.80 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł70.66. GuruFocus considers Newag to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WAR:NWG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.92 (126% above median its 10-year median of 2.18)
  • GF Value™: zł70.66 vs. price of zł92.80 (31.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100
  • Industry Position: 285.9% above the Transportation median (#657 of 718)

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


Newag Business Description

Other Exchanges N0GA:Germany
Address ul. Wyspiań­skiego 3, 33–300, Nowy Sacz, POL
Newag SA is a Poland-based company engaged in heavy machinery sector. The Company operations are divided into four segments: the Electric and Diesel Multiple Units segment produces electric MUs for electrified railway lines of passenger transportation.
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