National Investment Trust (XMAU:NIT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.19 (As of Aug. 31, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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XMAU:NIT National Investment Trust Ltd XMAU:NIT
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What is National Investment Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

National Investment Trust XMAU:NIT 55 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates XMAU:NIT with a GF Score™ of 55/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 973 Asset Management companies, National Investment Trust ranks better than 92.81% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-31), National Investment Trust's current share price is MUR9.00. National Investment Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MUR47.89. National Investment Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.19.

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

XMAU:NIT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17   Med: 0.23   Max: 0.72
Current: 0.19

During the past years, National Investment Trust's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.72. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.23.

XMAU:NIT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
92.81% of 973 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.85 vs XMAU:NIT: 0.19

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.

National Investment Trust's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MUR41.860. 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 MUR47.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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National Investment Trust  (XMAU:NIT) 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.


National Investment Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


National Investment Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Investment Trust'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.

National Investment Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

National Investment Trust Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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National Investment Trust Quarterly Data
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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 0.23 0.21 0.18 0.24 0.19

XMAU:NIT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, National Investment Trust'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.


National Investment Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, National Investment Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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National Investment Trust 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.

National Investment Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.00/47.89
=0.19

* 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.

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

For example, National Investment Trust'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)
=41.86/330.2130*330.2130
=41.860

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

National Investment Trust Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 35.226 238.132 48.847
201606 35.339 241.018 48.417
201609 35.486 241.428 48.536
201612 35.111 241.432 48.022
201703 35.284 243.801 47.790
201706 35.598 244.955 47.988
201709 35.433 246.819 47.405
201712 35.002 246.524 46.884
201803 34.829 249.554 46.086
201806 35.430 251.989 46.428
201809 35.326 252.439 46.210
201812 36.902 251.233 48.503
201903 37.410 254.202 48.596
201906 37.890 256.143 48.847
201909 38.021 256.759 48.898
201912 39.046 256.974 50.174
202003 39.405 258.115 50.412
202006 40.532 257.797 51.918
202009 40.883 260.280 51.868
202012 40.857 260.474 51.796
202103 42.382 264.877 52.836
202106 45.543 271.696 55.352
202109 45.331 274.310 54.569
202112 55.618 278.802 65.874
202203 46.405 287.504 53.299
202206 46.162 296.311 51.444
202209 46.550 296.808 51.789
202212 45.840 296.797 51.001
202303 46.171 301.836 50.512
202306 37.991 305.109 41.117
202309 37.771 307.789 40.523
202312 39.445 306.746 42.463
202403 39.362 312.332 41.615
202406 39.278 314.175 41.283
202409 39.076 315.301 40.924
202412 39.194 315.605 41.008
202503 39.033 319.799 40.304
202506 40.729 322.561 41.695
202512 41.589 324.054 42.379
202603 41.860 330.213 41.860

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 0.19 mean?
National Investment Trust (XMAU:NIT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.19 as of Aug. 31, 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 National Investment Trust and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, National Investment Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, National Investment Trust ranks #70 out of 973 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is National Investment Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
National Investment Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.19 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.72. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. National Investment Trust's value of 0.19 is 77.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Investment Trust ranks #70 out of 973 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Investment Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, National Investment Trust ranks #70 out of 973 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places National Investment Trust in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. National Investment Trust's value of 0.19 is 77.6% below this benchmark. Historically, National Investment Trust's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.85, National Investment Trust 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.85, based on 973 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. National Investment Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.19 is 77.6% 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 National Investment Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Investment Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
National Investment Trust (XMAU:NIT) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.19. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 77.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. National Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 4 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 National Investment Trust (XMAU:NIT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.19 as of Aug. 31, 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.

National Investment Trust Business Description

Address Sir William Newton Street, Level 8, Newton Tower, Port Louis, MUS, 11328
National Investment Trust Ltd is a closed-end fund. It invests in shares and securities in both the local and international markets. The investment objective of the NIT Local Equity Fund is to produce both income and capital growth from a diversified portfolio of domestic securities. The company has eight Funds under namely, the NIT Local Equity Fund, NIT Global Opportunities Fund, NIT North America Fund, NIT Europe Fund, NIT Emerging Markets Fund, NIT Global Healthcare Fund, NIT Global Bond Fund and the NIT Global Value.
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