Nepal Life Insurance Co (XNEP:NLIC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.78 (As of Sep. 05, 2026) — Near Median

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XNEP:NLIC Nepal Life Insurance Co Ltd XNEP:NLIC
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Price NPR696.00
GF Value NPR1,397.81
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Nepal Life Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Nepal Life Insurance Co XNEP:NLIC 87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Sep. 05, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates XNEP:NLIC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR1,397.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Insurance companies, Nepal Life Insurance Co ranks better than 78.43% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-05), Nepal Life Insurance Co's current share price is NPR696.00. Nepal Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was NPR896.62. Nepal Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.78.

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

XNEP:NLIC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 0.72   Max: 0.93
Current: 0.77

During the past years, Nepal Life Insurance Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.93. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.72.

XNEP:NLIC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
78.43% of 408 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 1.415 vs XNEP:NLIC: 0.77

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.

Nepal Life Insurance Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was NPR126.582. 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 NPR896.62 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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Nepal Life Insurance Co  (XNEP:NLIC) 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.


Nepal Life Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Nepal Life Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nepal Life Insurance Co'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.

Nepal Life Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Nepal Life Insurance Co Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.78 0.64 0.75 0.86

Nepal Life Insurance Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.77 0.86 0.82 0.87 0.85

XNEP:NLIC vs MET, AFL, PRU: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Nepal Life Insurance Co'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.


Nepal Life Insurance Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Nepal Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nepal Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Nepal Life Insurance Co 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.

Nepal Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=696.00/896.62
=0.78

* 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.

Nepal Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Nepal Life Insurance Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr. 2026)
=126.582/333.0200*333.0200
=126.582

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

Nepal Life Insurance Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 683.767 240.628 946.308
201610 729.051 241.729 1,004.383
201701 524.673 242.839 719.516
201704 625.184 244.524 851.445
201707 653.719 244.786 889.354
201710 712.929 246.663 962.526
201801 747.365 247.867 1,004.117
201804 772.237 250.546 1,026.440
201807 793.765 252.006 1,048.942
201810 868.676 252.885 1,143.945
201901 901.539 251.712 1,192.754
201904 966.013 255.548 1,258.870
201907 1,005.453 256.571 1,305.042
201910 1,118.518 257.346 1,447.424
202001 1,190.862 257.971 1,537.308
202004 1,244.759 256.389 1,616.800
202007 904.419 259.101 1,162.441
202010 998.356 260.388 1,276.835
202101 1,161.779 261.582 1,479.061
202104 1,229.300 267.054 1,532.954
202107 116.917 273.003 142.620
202110 1,344.491 276.589 1,618.800
202201 1,418.869 281.148 1,680.651
202204 1,482.432 289.109 1,707.590
202207 101.979 296.276 114.626
202210 1,615.125 298.012 1,804.857
202301 1,691.721 299.170 1,883.133
202304 1,758.377 303.363 1,930.277
202307 124.162 305.691 135.262
202310 108.926 307.671 117.900
202401 111.727 308.417 120.640
202404 129.967 313.548 138.038
202407 128.578 314.540 136.132
202410 115.928 315.664 122.302
202501 133.918 317.671 140.389
202504 129.338 320.795 134.267
202507 137.263 323.048 141.500
202510 131.505 0.000
202601 124.947 325.252 127.931
202604 126.582 333.020 126.582

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 0.78 mean?
Nepal Life Insurance Co (XNEP:NLIC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 as of Sep. 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 Nepal Life Insurance Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Nepal Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Nepal Life Insurance Co ranks #88 out of 408 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Nepal Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Nepal Life Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 is near median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 0.93. The Insurance industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Nepal Life Insurance Co's value of 0.78 is 44.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nepal Life Insurance Co ranks #88 out of 408 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nepal Life Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nepal Life Insurance Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MET and AFL?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Nepal Life Insurance Co ranks #88 out of 408 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Nepal Life Insurance Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42. Nepal Life Insurance Co's value of 0.78 is 44.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Nepal Life Insurance Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 1.42, Nepal Life Insurance Co 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 Insurance company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Insurance companies is 1.42, based on 408 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. Nepal Life Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.78 is 44.9% 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 Nepal Life Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nepal Life Insurance Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nepal Life Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nepal Life Insurance Co (XNEP:NLIC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR1,397.81, compared to a current price of NPR696.00 — trading 50.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 44.9% below the Insurance industry median of 1.42. Nepal Life Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Nepal Life Insurance Co (XNEP:NLIC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.78 as of Sep. 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.

Is Nepal Life Insurance Co (XNEP:NLIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nepal Life Insurance Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR696.00 is trading 50.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR1,397.81. GuruFocus considers Nepal Life Insurance Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:NLIC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.78 (near median its 10-year median of 0.72)
  • GF Value™: NPR1,397.81 vs. price of NPR696.00 (50.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.9% below the Insurance median (#88 of 408)

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


Nepal Life Insurance Co Business Description

Address Kamaladi, Baluwatar Complex, Kathmandu, NPL
Nepal Life Insurance Co Ltd is a Nepal based life insurance company. The company's operating segments include Endowment Life, Money Back, Jeevan Sahara, Jeevan Sarathi, and Term Life Insurance Policy. Company includes various product's like Ketaketi Sunaulo Bhawishya Jeevan Beema Yojana, Sunaulo Bhabisya Jeevan Beema Yojana, Jeevan Unnati Beema Yojana, Naulo Jeevan Sambriddhi Jeevan Beema Yojana, Anmol Jeevan Beema Yojana, iEnsure Jeevan Beema Yojana, Gramin Sawadhik Jeevan Beema Yojana and many more.
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