Novabase SGPS (XLIS:NBA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.90 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 81% Above Median

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What is Novabase SGPS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Novabase SGPS XLIS:NBA -0.27% 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.90 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates XLIS:NBA with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,573 Software companies, Novabase SGPS ranks worse than 60.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Novabase SGPS's current share price is €7.40. Novabase SGPS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €2.55. Novabase SGPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.90.

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

XLIS:NBA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63   Med: 1.6   Max: 3.71
Current: 2.97

During the past 13 years, Novabase SGPS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.71. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 1.60.

XLIS:NBA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
60.01% of 1573 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.24 vs XLIS:NBA: 2.97

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.

Novabase SGPS's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €1.336. 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 €2.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Novabase SGPS  (XLIS:NBA) 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.


Novabase SGPS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Novabase SGPS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novabase SGPS'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.

Novabase SGPS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Novabase SGPS 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 2.00 1.55 1.96 2.19 3.43

Novabase SGPS Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 1.96 0.00 2.19 0.00 3.43

XLIS:NBA vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Novabase SGPS'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.


Novabase SGPS Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Novabase SGPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Novabase SGPS 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.

Novabase SGPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=7.40/2.55
=2.90

* 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.

Novabase SGPS's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Novabase SGPS's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=1.336/124.2400*124.2400
=1.336

Current CPI (Dec25) = 124.2400.

Novabase SGPS Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 2.839 100.998 3.492
201712 2.286 102.479 2.771
201812 2.261 103.159 2.723
201912 2.344 103.592 2.811
202012 1.949 103.354 2.343
202112 2.241 106.191 2.622
202212 2.017 116.377 2.153
202312 2.919 118.032 3.073
202412 2.106 121.585 2.152
202512 1.336 124.240 1.336

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 2.90 mean?
Novabase SGPS (XLIS:NBA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.90 as of Aug. 03, 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 Novabase SGPS and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 1.60. Over the past decade, Novabase SGPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 3.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Novabase SGPS ranks #944 out of 1573 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is Novabase SGPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Novabase SGPS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.90 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 1.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 3.71. The Software industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Novabase SGPS's value of 2.90 is 29.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novabase SGPS ranks #944 out of 1573 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Novabase SGPS has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novabase SGPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Novabase SGPS ranks #944 out of 1573 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Novabase SGPS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24. Novabase SGPS's value of 2.90 is 29.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Novabase SGPS's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 3.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 2.24, Novabase SGPS 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 Software company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.24, based on 1,573 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. Novabase SGPS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.90 is 29.5% 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 Novabase SGPS and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novabase SGPS's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.90, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 1.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novabase SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novabase SGPS (XLIS:NBA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.23, compared to a current price of €7.40 — trading 74.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.90, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 29.5% above the Software industry median of 2.24. Novabase SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Novabase SGPS (XLIS:NBA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.90 as of Aug. 03, 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 Novabase SGPS (XLIS:NBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novabase SGPS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.40 is trading 74.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.23. GuruFocus considers Novabase SGPS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XLIS:NBA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.90 (81% above median its 10-year median of 1.60)
  • GF Value™: €4.23 vs. price of €7.40 (74.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 29.5% above the Software median (#944 of 1573)

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


Novabase SGPS Business Description

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Address Avenida D Joao II, 34, Parque das Nacoes, Lisbon, PRT, 1998-031
Novabase SGPS is engaged in holding and managing financial holdings in other companies. The Group operates through two business areas: Next-Gen (NG), which generates maximum revenue and operates under the Celfocus commercial brand, providing IT consulting and services focused on the Financial Services and Telecommunications industries across Europe and the Middle East; and Value Portfolio (VP), which develops venture capital activities. The Next-Gen and IT Service segment focuses on Design & UX, insights through data, native & scalable cloud, digital architecture, exposure to APIs, AI/Analytics, automation of tests & engineering, continuous delivery, and intelligent operations. The Group operates in Portugal, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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