NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha (XNEP:NMBMF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.67 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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XNEP:NMBMF NMB Microfinance Bittiya Sanstha Ltd XNEP:NMBMF
52 GF Score
Price NPR599.80
GF Value NPR2,172.06
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha XNEP:NMBMF +1.66% 52 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.67 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.92. GuruFocus rates XNEP:NMBMF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR2,172.06 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 354 Credit Services companies, NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha ranks worse than 90.96% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-21), NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's current share price is NPR599.80. NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was NPR163.45. NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.67.

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

XNEP:NMBMF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.66   Med: 4.92   Max: 6.29
Current: 3.73

During the past years, NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 6.29. The lowest was 3.66. And the median was 4.92.

XNEP:NMBMF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.96% of 354 companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 0.89 vs XNEP:NMBMF: 3.73

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.

NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was NPR569.644. 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 NPR163.45 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.

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NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha  (XNEP:NMBMF) 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.


NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha'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.

NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha 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 0.00 5.71 5.07 4.60 3.89

XNEP:NMBMF vs V, MA, AXP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha'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.


NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha 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.

NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=599.80/163.45
=3.67

* 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.

NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha'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)
=569.644/333.0200*333.0200
=569.644

Current CPI (Apr. 2026) = 333.0200.

NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201607 127.470 240.628 176.414
201610 139.568 241.729 192.277
201701 65.716 242.839 90.120
201704 80.751 244.524 109.976
201707 105.340 244.786 143.310
201710 109.636 246.663 148.020
201801 91.298 247.867 122.663
201804 92.709 250.546 123.227
201807 96.508 252.006 127.533
201810 97.885 252.885 128.903
201901 100.513 251.712 132.981
201904 109.422 255.548 142.594
201907 118.815 256.571 154.218
201910 125.979 257.346 163.024
202001 53.577 257.971 69.164
202004 96.819 256.389 125.757
202007 98.147 259.101 126.147
202010 104.917 260.388 134.182
202101 108.552 261.582 138.198
202104 115.490 267.054 144.018
202107 124.483 273.003 151.849
202110 129.937 276.589 156.447
202201 134.357 281.148 159.146
202204 138.771 289.109 159.848
202207 145.356 296.276 163.383
202210 141.133 298.012 157.712
202301 142.867 299.170 159.032
202304 149.767 303.363 164.408
202307 138.180 305.691 150.533
202310 133.110 307.671 144.077
202401 129.960 308.417 140.327
202404 126.208 313.548 134.046
202407 129.514 314.540 137.123
202410 130.254 315.664 137.416
202501 135.822 317.671 142.385
202504 0.000 320.795 0.000
202507 130.888 323.048 134.928
202510 140.017 0.000
202601 562.653 325.252 576.091
202604 569.644 333.020 569.644

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 3.67 mean?
NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha (XNEP:NMBMF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.67 as of Aug. 21, 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 NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.92. Over the past decade, NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.66 to 6.29. According to the industry distribution chart, NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha ranks #322 out of 354 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.67 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.66 to a high of 6.29. The Credit Services industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89. NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's value of 3.67 is 312.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha ranks #322 out of 354 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha ranks #322 out of 354 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89. NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's value of 3.67 is 312.4% above this benchmark. Historically, NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.66 to 6.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.92 vs. the industry median of 0.89, NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha 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 Credit Services company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Credit Services companies is 0.89, based on 354 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. NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.67 is 312.4% 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 NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.67, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha (XNEP:NMBMF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR2,172.06, compared to a current price of NPR599.80 — trading 72.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.67, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.92 and 312.4% above the Credit Services industry median of 0.89. NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha (XNEP:NMBMF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.67 as of Aug. 21, 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 NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha (XNEP:NMBMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NPR599.80 is trading 72.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR2,172.06. GuruFocus considers NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:NMBMF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.67 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.92)
  • GF Value™: NPR2,172.06 vs. price of NPR599.80 (72.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 312.4% above the Credit Services median (#322 of 354)

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


NMB Microfinance Bittiyanstha Business Description

Address Street 3, New Road, Zenex Plaza, Kaski, Pokhara, NPL
NMB Microfinance Bittiya Sanstha Ltd is a Nepal-based financial institution engaged in providing microfinance services to low-income and underserved households across the Hilly, Mountain, and Terai regions of Nepal. The company mainly serves individuals in the informal sector, focusing on financial inclusion and income-generating activities. Its services include micro-lending, savings and deposit products, and microinsurance.
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